“Digital Preservation and Nuclear Disaster: An Animation”…05.06.09

Digital Preservation and Nuclear Disaster: An Animation on YouTube from DigitalPreservationEurope:

“21 Reasons Why Learning About Emerging Technologies is Part of Every Librarian’s Job”…05.06.09

Thanks to Judith Siess at OPL Plus for poining out Kathryn Greenhill’s 21 reasons why learning about emerging technologies is part of every librarian’s job… with the following list:

“..1. Performing core business better…

2. Increased productivity…

3. Gaining international perspective…

4. Finding out what other libraries are doing…

5. Understanding all formats of information…

6. Trend watching…

7. Repurposing our traditional skills…

8. Understanding technical background when dealing with vendors…

9. Being prepared for when a tool moves out of early adoption phase…

10. Understanding the redefinition of our core business…

11. Managing our tech-savvy workers…

12. No-one else knows your users as well as you do…

13. Fun….

14. Providing better service to our clients…

15. So we can tell the IT department what we want…

16. Our professional users are required to keep up…

17. Many user interfaces have become ‘pseudo-standards’…

18. Can’t predict the future–-so experimentation is insurance…

19. Crowds are fickl…

20. Collaborate better…

21. Experimenting increases skills…”

Pictures of New Kindle DX Released…05.05.09

PC World today reported:

“Yesterday we found out a bigger screen Kindle is coming on Wednesday, today pictures and details regarding the new Kindle DX have surfaced. Amazon’s new e-book reader will have a 9.7-inch display and sports new features such as a built-in PDF reader.

Dubbed as the DX, the Kindle 2 successor will also have the ability to make notes and highlights on your documents while the 9.7-inch screen (3.7-inch larger than on the Kindle 2) will be optimal for viewing newspapers, magazines and textbooks in a format similar to their paper predecessor…”

The Boy Genius report today posted pictures of Amazon’s new Kindle DX:

“QR Tags and Mobile Phones in the Library”…05.05.09

QR Tags and Mobile Phones in the Library is a University of Huddersfield blog in the UK by Andrew Walsh described as “Currently trying to introduce elements of the mobile world into our University library. This is to keep track of what I’ve done!“

Here is an outline of his QR Code Project:

“Over the coming year I’ve received some funding to spread QR codes around our (University of Huddersfield) library.

Dave Pattern (hello Dave!) had already put them on our catalogue just a few weeks ago.

So far the outline plan is to:

1) Survey all students coming into the library on a particular day to check awareness of QR codes and then repeat this in a years time.
2) Put QR codes on all our printed journal boxes linking to SFX which will check our online holdings – so print journals link up with electronic.
3) Put some directional codes (containing just text) in various places (so scan the one for law on floor 4 of the library, small staircase and it could display text saying “go up 2 floors, turn left and you will pass first the law journals, then law reports, then get to the books.”.
4) Link some QR codes with mobile friendly videos and display then put them in the places where the help would be needed most (e.g. “how to use the copiers” near each photocopier.
Put codes in a lot of the printed guides to link to relevant online resources or contact details.
5) Find an interesting way of promoting what the codes actually are! May be able to get a little game set up by September…”

Use of QR Codes in a Library OPAC at the UK’s University of Bath:

“100 Tips, Tools, and Resources for Librarians on Twitter”…05.05.09

“100 Tips, Tools, and Resources for Librarians on Twitter” from Learn-gasm:

“…Resources for Learning Twitter

If you are just beginning, take advantage of these resources to help you learn how to get started on Twitter.

1. Twitter 101 – 8 tips to get started on Twitter. These eight steps break it down simply and provide great advice. A few helpful tools are also included.
2. A Basic Guide to Twitter. Not only can you learn how to get started using Twitter with this blog post, there is also a handy glossary included.
3. The Beginner’s Guide to Twitter. This blog post offers great advice for getting started using Twitter.
4. Twitter 101: Clarifying the Rules for Newbies. Learn how to avoid these three Twitter mistakes.
5. Birds of a Feather Twitter Together. This article will have novices feeling comfortable by cutting through some of the confusion on how to use Twitter.
6. Twitter Etiquette. This wiki page offers plenty of information on Twitter etiquette.
7. VIDEO: A beginner’s guide to Twitter. The video is specifically for business use for Twitter, but the accompanying article offers helpful suggestions for those just starting out.
8. How to Use Twitter: Tips for Bloggers. The tips here are beneficial reminders for both bloggers and microbloggers.
9. Ten Top Twitter Tips. Learn how to use “@” and “d” as well as other helpful tips here.
10. Want to learn Twitter? Watch this video. Watch this video to learn how you can start using Twitter.
11. Mastering Twitter in 10 Minutes…Or Less (Version 2). Download this free tutorial to start learning Twitter right away.
12. Lunch n Learn: Twitter for Beginners. This video presented by Birmingham City University is a good place to start learning Twitter.
13. Twitter Guide for Beginners. This simple overview will break down the basics for you.

Ways to Use Twitter in the Library

Here are some simple suggestions to get you started using Twitter in your library.

1. New book arrivals. Let your patrons know what new books arrive at your library by Twittering the information.
2. Library Events. Keep followers current on all the fun events occurring at the library.
3. Take a poll. Use PollDaddy to ask your patrons for their opinions or get feedback on what’s happening at the library.
4. Stay in touch. Keep up with other librarians so you can share ideas and projects and learn from each other.
5. Send alerts. Allow patrons to sign up to be notified when requested material is available.
6. Send past due notices. Tweet past due notices to patrons as a gentle reminder that they are late.
7. Create alerts for specific groups. Announce news and events meant for specific groups such as teens, children, or book groups.
8. Announce closing time. Let patrons know when the library is about to close.
9. Send computer alerts. Whether someone’s allotted time on the computer is about to end or if several computers have suddenly become available, let users know.

Librarians Talk About Twitter

These librarians share their suggestions, experience, and opinions on using Twitter.

1. Twitter on ALA and Some Advice. The Shifted Librarian offers a great post on using Twitter in the library.
2. Twitter Dominated ALA Midwinter. Kenley Neufeld tells about the success of Twitter during the ALA Midwinter in January 2009.
3. Twitiquette: A Short but Helpful guide to Twittering Conference Meetings. This librarian offers a powerful reminder for what not to do when Twittering.
4. Twitter Explained for Librarians, or 10 ways to use Twitter. David King gives the basics about Twitter and how you can use it in your library.
5. Library Twitter?. Learn how this librarian was won over to Twitter.
6. Learn More: Twitter. Find out why Twitter can work well for a library and see a few examples of Tweets here.
7. Twitter Update or how I was able to exploit the latest social networking site without really trying. Learn how this librarian uses Twitter for a variety of functions.
8. All a Twitter: Want to Try Microblogging?. Ellyssa Kroski offers tips, tools, Tweeting libraries and more in this article.
9. Finding other librarians using Twitter. Learn how to use Twellow to find other librarians on Twitter with this blog post.
10. Managing the ebb and Follow on Twitter. This librarian shares valuable Twitter tools here.
11. two notes about twitter. Jessamyn West offers a link to an interesting library Twitter feed and also discusses the criteria she uses when selecting who to follow.
12. A Guide to Twitter in Libraries. This article from iLibrarian offers plenty of information and resources to effectively use Twitter in the library.
13. Picador Launches Twitter Book Club. Find out how this book club incorporates Twitter.
14. Use Twitter? Check Out dm fail. Learn why it’s important not to send private messages on Twitter.

Librarians Twittering

Follow these librarians to see how others are using Twitter.

1. shifted. Follow Jenny Levine on her popular Twitter feed as she shares library and ALA goodness.
2. Kenley Neufeld. This community college librarian Tweets about social media, books, and more.
3. Librarians Matter. Kathryn Greenhill provides library information and news with an Australian perspective.
4. Librarian. This globe-trotting librarian shares global library experiences via Twitter.
5. jessamyn. Follow this popular and entertaining librarian’s Tweets.
6. Janette Fuller. This librarian from Houston Tweets tips and positive thoughts–among other topics.
7. infodiva. LIS, politics, and pop culture rub elbows among these Tweets.
8. ALA Twitter Feeds. Check out these ALA units and staff members who Twitter.
9. Top 10 Twittering Librarians. This list from July 2008 provides ten popular librarians you can follow on Twitter.
10. Law School and Law Library Feeds. This list of Twitter feeds includes law libraries and law schools.
11. Just Tweet It Librarians Directory. Find other librarians on Twitter and add yourself as well.
12. Twittering Librarians – join our tapestry. Join the school librarians here as they form a social network and share their Tweets, too.
13. How to Use Twitter as a Twool. Find out how to optimize your Twitter experience with this post from the Stark County Law Library.

Tools to Enhance Your Twitter Experience

These tools and apps will help make your Twitter experience easier and more convenient.

1. TweetDeck. This app allows you to create groups of Tweets to better manage your information.
2. GroupTweet. Create groups to facilitate Tweeting. This is a great tool for specialty groups such as young adults, book clubs, or library employees.
3. bit.ly. With character count being so important, this service shortens URLs so that you use fewer characters when sharing web links.
4. tweetparty. This tool creates Twitter groups and allows you to communicate directly with them.
5. TweetGrid. Create a customized search dashboard to create easier Twitter searches.
6. Tweetree. This tool puts your Tweets in context so when an entire conversation starts, everything is grouped together.
7. TwitterFone. Call and leave a voice message that will be turned into a Tweet with this tool.
8. Tweet Later. Write Tweets that you can schedule for posting at future times. This is a great way to line up reminders and announcements that are tied to specific dates.
9. TwitterNotes. Use this app to keep notes among your Tweets that are only for you to read.
10. LoudTwitter. Send Tweets to your library blog with this tool.
11. Password protected text notes. If privacy becomes an issue, use this tool to send notes to Twitter that only those with the password can read.
12. postica. Use this app to post sticky notes on Twitter for a visual reminder.
13. Twishlistter. Create a Twitter wish list with this tool to let your patrons know what your library may be needing.

Educational Twitter Tools

Share these fun and educational tools with patrons or use them yourself.

1. Atlas. Explore the world with Tweets that are shown on a map. You can also explore nearby places in that geographic location.
2. weather. Get weather news and weather events occurring around the world from the Science News Blog.
3. EarthquakeNews. From the USGS Earthquake Center, get Tweets on any earthquake that hits around the world and registers over 2.5.
4. GeoTwitterous: Personalized Twitter on a Map. This article describes how GeoTwitterous works as a great app to map your Twitter network.
5. Twitxr. Send photos from your mobile phone to your Twitter account with this app.
6. Plinky. Each day this app provides a prompt in the form of a question or challenge, then you can reply by posting text, photos, maps, or whatever you can use to answer the prompt.
7. QuoteURL. Put many different Tweets together on one page with this app. Libraries with several different Twitter groups will like this.
8. TwitPic. This app lets you share photos on Twitter.
9. Outwit Me. This site offers “intelligent Twitter games” and is a great way to bring Twitter into the library for the younger crowd.
10. twiggit. This tool combines Digg with Twitter and lets you find news articles and more.
11. TwitterLocal. Use this app to find Tweets from a specific geographic location.
12. TweetScan. Type in keywords and have Tweets that match your keywords emailed to you. Use this as a Twitter research shortcut.
13. Tweetizen. Find specific groups on Twitter that share the same interests or start your own group.
14. Twrivia. Get a new trivia question each day with this tool.

Find Twitter Apps

Applications can enhance your Twitter experience, so use these resources to find great apps or learn how to stay up-to-date with the latest apps.

1. Top 10 Twitter Hacks. This blog post offers more than ten suggestions, so check out several ways to make Twitter work for you here.
2. Twitter Fan Wiki Apps. Here’s an huge listing of Twitter apps grouped by Desktop, Web, and Mobile apps, then further sub-grouped by Windows, Mac, or specific topics.
3. The Top 21 Twitter Applications (According to Compete). This resource provides the top 21 Twitter apps that received the most traffic based on the number of monthly unique visitors.
4. Twapps. Find the latest Twitter apps archived here.
5. Twi5.com. Visit this website for the latest Twitter apps or sign up for their RSS feed to get new apps sent directly to you.
6. twtapps. These Twitter apps are all pretty simple–and free.
7. i-Stuff Twitter. Find specific apps for Twitter on this site that brings together interesting and useful technology apps.
8. Smashing Feeds. This resource provides Twitter news as well as many Twitter apps.
9. Twitter tips – tools for your tweets. Not only can you find tools to enhance your Tweets, you also learn the basics of using Twitter.
10. 5 Good Ways to Discover Twitter Applications. Learn how you can stay on top of the latest apps coming out for Twitter here.

Advice to Help Improve Your Twitter Experience

These resources offer plenty of advice to help you make the most of Twitter.

1. How to Succeed at Twitter. Mitch Wagner discusses the personal and professional connections made through Twitter versus simply boosting the number of your followers.
2. Kevin Rose: 10 Ways to Increase Your Twitter Followers. Take the advice offered by the founder of Digg and second-most-followed person on Twitter.
3. Twitter Fan Wiki /Hashtags. Learn all about hashtags and how to use them in this article.
4. 8 great Userscripts for Twitter users. These eight userscripts will have you using Twitter a much more conveniently.
5. 35 Twitter Tips from 35 Twitter Users. This advice ranges from simply being honest to information on specific apps to better manage your Twitter use.
6. Twitter Reading List. This listing includes many Twitter resources grouped by year.
7. TwiTip. Find plenty of advice for using Twitter to your best advantage on this blog.
8. How Twitter Can Make You a Better (and Happier) Person. This blog post explains some of the virtues of Twitter and how you can use it advantageously.
9. Twitter Freaks. This Diigo community offers a great selection of resources for using Twitter.
10. The Unforeseen Consequences of the Social Web. An important reminder, this article explains why you should think carefully before posting just anything on the Internet.
11. 100 Totally Free Twitter Power Strategies. Find great tips as well as connect with other Twitterers here.
12. 5 Good Reasons to Learn How to Use Twitter for Business and Personal Use. Learn five good reasons why you may want to start Twittering.
13. My attempt at helping journos learn Twitter. Watch this two-part webinar to learn about Twitter from the journalists’ perspective.
14. 50 Easy Ways to Improve Your Twitter Experience. Find apps, tools, tips, and more to help make the most of your Twitter experience…”

“Twitter for Libraries (and Librarians)”…05.05.09

“Twitter for Libraries (and Librarians)” by Sarah Milstein from the May 2009 issue of Information Today is a good read. Here is an excerpt:

“…EFFECTIVE USE OF THE TWITTERVERSE

The essence of Twitter is conversation. Libraries, however, tend to use it as a broadcast mechanism. Libraries on Twitter should encourage followers to interact with the library—ask questions, share links, re-Tweet interesting posts from others, and reply when people message you (those are prefaced with @ your account name). For professional development, look for conference coverage on Twitter.

Given the many potential uses of Twitter for libraries—not to mention the likelihood that your patrons are already on it—it’s a great medium to embrace. And at just a few sentences a day, the lightweight format doesn’t require much time to make a big impact. The accounts above will give you a feel for library Twittering (for more libraries that Twitter, check out www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Twitter).

Bear in mind that the medium is new, and libraries have only begun to skim the surface of Twittering. But as a service designed for exchanging information, Twitter holds great promise for libraries of all kinds, and your creativity will expand its utility.“

On-site Cloud Computing Product from IBM…05.05.09

The Business Mirror reported yesterday:

“International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)…will start selling a machine that allows customers to operate their own cloud-computing centers on site.

The CloudBurst device is equipped with software that controls users’ networks of server computers, maintaining and programming them automatically, IBM said in a statement. That allows them to create their own cloud in-house instead of relying on systems over the Internet.

Cloud computing typically delivers software and services through an external data center, accessible via the Web, so users don’t maintain their own servers. More corporations are leaning toward so-called ‘private clouds’ on site so they can protect their data with their own security, said IBM’s Tom Rosamilia, who’s in charge of the product…

IBM’s device, going on sale this quarter, is 1.7 inches high and 19 inches wide. The price starts at $45,000. (Bloomberg)”

Cloud Computing De-Mystified…05.05.09

Here is a excerpt from a good article yesterday title Cloud Computing – Been There, Done That which is worth digesting:

“The Information Technology (IT) Industry and publications have lately been abuzz with …Cloud Computing. While some claim it is the next disruptive technology, others suggest it to be the harbinger of the diminishing role of the Systems Integrator. A closer examination reveals that it is neither. But whatever descriptor is finalized for Cloud Computing, harvesting its benefits will still require the guidance and direction of smart integration.

Cloud Computing de-mystified

While there are many definitions for Cloud Computing from credible sources…

• Gartner defines cloud computing as a style of computing in which massively scalable ITrelated
  capabilities are provided “as a service” using Internet technologies to multiple
  external customers.
• Forrester defines cloud computing as a pool of abstracted, highly scalable, and managed
  compute infrastructure capable of hosting end-customer applications and billed by
  consumption.

…another way to look at Cloud Computing is that it is a highly automated, readily scalable, on-demand computing platform of virtually unlimited processing, storage and ubiquitous connectivity, always available to carry out a task of any size and charged based on usage! Audacious – though possible today in a limited manner – it is certainly poised to be as pervasive a platform like the internet, in the very near future…

The Future of Cloud Computing

The adoption of Cloud Computing is not without resistance or confusion. Torn between the appeal for cost savings and fear of loss of control, customers are struggling with how to take advantage of the cloud. How confidential will their data be? How will they handle issues around data privacy, intellectual property, regulatory requirements, and protection of “secret sauce” formulas? It is critical to understand that for most businesses the cloud is not a panacea. Unlike the ‘electricity grid’ where individual power generation units ceased to exist, not everything in IT will or should end up in the  cloud – at least not just yet. The strategy defining usage of the cloud should be on the CIO’s agenda. A trusted Systems Integrator should be involved in the strategic design of the architecture for how a particular company may optimally exploit the cloud.

The cloud trend today closely resembles the offshoring phenomenon. Just as the initial concerns and resistance to offshoring gave way to intelligently architected and governed models to protect the integrity of customer data while taking advantage of the lower cost options, a similar trend will emerge on the cloud front. It will start with resistance to the cloud, followed by the offering of a choice of cloud environments, finally leading to Cloud Computing becoming mainstream and an integral part of the compute environment for most businesses…”

The Wolfram|Alpha “knowledge engine” Launch Imminent…05.04.09

Here is the site when it goes live:

New Amazon Kindle Announcement Slated for May 6…05.04.09

According to the All Things Digital post New Amazon Device Debuts Wednesday today:

“The last time Amazon (AMZN) held a press conference in New York City was in February, when it introduced the Kindle 2.0. Now it is scheduling one for Wednesday morning at Pace University in lower Manhattan.

Expect a new, large format device that’s optimized for reading newspapers and magazines.

Here’s the full text of the invitation that just showed up in my inbox: ‘We’d like to invite you to an Amazon.com press conference scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 am ET. The press conference is scheduled to take place at the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace University, located at 3 Spruce Street, New York City. Doors will open for registration at 9:30 am ET.’…”

FREE Cloud Antivirus Software…05.01.09

According to LifeHacker in their post Panda Cloud Antivirus is a Lightweitht, Always-Updated Virus Killer [Downloads] today:

“Windows only: Panda Cloud Antivirus uses the power of cloud computing to scan and eliminate viruses from your PC that can identify new malware in almost real time.

…Cloud Antivirus uses their cloud system to do the work of classifying and scanning for new viruses, and is constantly updated with the latest virus information based on information from every other PC running the software.

The client is lightweight, taking a mere 16mb of RAM on our test system—and while it caches a copy of the definitions for offline use, it doesn’t seem to take much drive space either…

Panda Cloud Antivirus is a free download for 32-bit Windows only, and according to CNET will stay free for personal use even after it is released from beta…”

“Public Data on Google”…05.01.09

New Google search feature that makes it easy to find and compare public data:

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Tips Beyond the Basics – Part 2…05.01.09

A while back I mentioned Part 1 of SEO Tools.  Here is SEO Tools 101, Part 2 from SearchEngineWatch excerpted:

“Before jumping into more tools, I’d like to address a comment posted for ‘SEO Tools, Part 1‘ that suggested ‘…throw away all of your SEO tools and focus on producing great content — content that your prospective customers will truly benefit from reading/knowing…’ I agree wholeheartedly.

The very essence of SEO is developing good quality content that gives your visitors what they need: the right information they’re looking for. Additionally, if the search engines see that you have the type of content that users are searching for, they’ll reward you by sending more traffic your way.

The tools I cover in this two-part article won’t solve your problems if you have poor content. But they will help identify problem areas you should address…

SEO Browser Toolbars

Many types of toolbars and add-ons provide extra functionality to your browser…

I recommend using them sparingly…

…four seem to get the most attention. SEO Toolbar, SEO Quake, SEOmoz, and RankQuest. Most seem to favor the Firefox browser…

Domain Name Online Tools

Having the right keywords strategically placed in your site is very important for SEO, but having them in your domain name is better…

Site Analytics Tools

…With a good analytics tool set up, you should be able to get most of this information already for your site…

Let’s start with Compete….

Quantcast is another great tool…

…you might have better luck with Alexa…Remember, these tools attempt to provide you with information based on their limited data access, so be careful not to take it too literally…”

Bill Gates Comments on Amazon’s Kindle E-Reader…05.01.09

Here are the comments by Bill Gates on the Kindle excerpted from  Bill Gates on Jeff Bezos at Time Magazine:

“Lately, Jeff’s pioneering spirit has taken him in some new directions. He would like nothing more than to be the first to provide a cheap and safe way for anyone to fly into space and started a company called Blue Origin to devise the technology. That’s pretty cool, but his biggest legacy of all might be more down to earth — a modest-looking white-and-silver digital device called the Kindle. This electronic book is Jeff’s brainchild and may well revolutionize not only how we acquire books and periodicals but also how bookworms like me actually read them. That would put him in the same ranks as Johannes Gutenberg.”

ALSO check out the Kindle user demographics:

FREE Mind Mapping Tool “Personal Brain”…05.01.09

Here you can read out the FREE personal mind mapping tool PERSONAL BRAIN:

“Simply type in your ideas. Drag and drop files and web pages. Any idea can be linked to anything else. Using your digital Brain is like cruising through a Web of your thinking. See new relationships. Discover connections. Go from the big picture of everything to a specific detail in seconds…”

Library Universe – “Mindspot”…05.01.09

FREE Webinar – Librarians “Leading in Difficult Times”…05.01.09

There will be a new, FREE SirsiDynix Institue webinar “Leading in Difficult Times“:

“As a library system director I get asked for advice regularly, but in the last few months the requests have been growing louder. How do I control the fear, what is leadership in tough times all about, why is inaction not an option this time around? Join Kitty Pope as she walks through the process and the message which is all about hope and courage.”

Date : May 13, 2009

Start Time : 12 p.m. Eastern

Length : 01:00:00

Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine Now in Modular Data Center…05.01.09

It is amazing that the Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” is now housed in a shipping container containing a Sun Microsystems modular datacenter.  Below is a description of it from Wayback Machine comes to life in new home.

You should view their fascinating success story video.

“The Wayback Machine is a 150 billion page web archive with a front end to serve it through the archive.org website.

Today the new machine came to life, so if you using the service, you are using a 20′ by 8′ by 8′ ‘machine’ that sits in Santa Clara, courtesy of Sun Microcomputer. It serves about 500 queries per second from the approximately 4.5 Petabytes (4.5 million gigabytes) of archived web data. We think of the cluster of computers and the Modular Datacenter as a single machine because it acts like one and looks like one. If that is true, then it might be one of the largest current computers…”

OCLC – One OPAC to Rule Them All?…05.01.09

The Distant Librarian’s post on the latest from OCLC here is interesting:

“…OCLC has announced that they’re going to offer a fully online ILS (Integrated Library System). As in, no desktop client for acquisitions or circulation, and Worldcat.org as the public interface.  The official press release is here, Andrew Pace has a short piece, and Marshall Breeding at Library Journal has a good writeup, in which he says, ‘While it’s too early to predict the numbers of libraries that will shift from traditional ILS products to services offered through WorldCat Local, the dynamics of the library automation industry will inevitably change. … OCLC now will compete with such companies as SirsiDynix, Ex Libris, Innovative Interfaces, Polaris, The Library Corporation, Serials Solutions, and a myriad of other companies that offer ILS products, electronic resource management systems, link resolvers, federated search platforms and discovery interfaces.”

This all follows the recent release of the OCLC report: “Online Catalogs: What Users and Librarians Want”.

Personal Network Bill of Rights…05.01.09

I really liked this from the Blue Skunk blog post PLN Bill of Rights and Responsibilities:

“…Personal Network Member Bill of Rights and Responsibilities

1. I have the right not to be social 24/7 – either online or in person.
2. I have the right to time for reflection and responsibility for doing so.
3. I have the right to use only the tools that suit my learning style.
4. I have the right to stop using a tool when it is no longer useful.
5. I have the right to not be on the cutting edge all the time or feel I need to always know all there is to know.
6. I have the right to choose those with whom I learn in my personal learning network and responsibility to learn from those with whom I don’t always agree.
7. I have the right and responsibility to disagree and the responsibility to do it professionally.
8. I have the responsibility to become familiar with a tool before sharing it with others.
9. I have the responsibility to share my knowledge with others in my network.
10. I have the right and responsibility to not let online activities keep me from my friends, my family, my workplace, or my community.

That’s it. No more beating myself up for punching that ‘Mark All as Read’button!…”

The Librarian is IN…05.01.09

I was unplugged and off-line for over a week and now I’m experiencing information overload trying to get caught up and digest everything I missed.  Anyway, I’m back in the saddle. The unconnected time was good but it’s also nice to be back.