Comments for Librarienne

Comment on Nooks and Crannies by Mark

Mark — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 11:43:56 +0000

Did you really write “had great articles”?

Welcome to the enlightened “dark side.” I hope you know almost everyone else in our field considers “library journals” and “great articles” to be oxymoronic.

Comment on Word of the day: Cooperations by thedonofpages

thedonofpages — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:19:21 +0000

Search online under Interlibrary software?

Comment on Libraries in plural by epist

epist — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:50:24 +0000

I’m thinking about the sister-city approach, but my adviser is suggesting that I narrow in on just cooperatives that actually share resources with each other.

The subject is a passionate interest of mine, and something I hope to build on later. Thus, the extra time for this class is really just laying the groundwork for a bigger project down the road. Lucky me!

Comment on Libraries in plural by thedonofpages

thedonofpages — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:24:05 +0000

I wonder if you have checked out the sister city program, and if the libraries in a pair of sister cities have shared programs.
I also wonder why you picked such a poor subject. What subjects were done a year ago, and which would be the easiest to copy? Either a subject should be as quick and painless as possible, or a subject in which you have a passionate interest so the excess time spent is a pleasure.

Comment on The Ultimate Debate: Do Libraries Innovate? by Do Libraries Innovate « Library 2.0

Do Libraries Innovate « Library 2.0 — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 22:39:04 +0000

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Comment on The Ultimate Debate: Do Libraries Innovate? by Gary L. Harris

Gary L. Harris — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 12:53:53 +0000

I heartily disagree with the idea that there is no venue for reaching librarians other than ALA. To wit: I have followed this discussion on numerous blogs and lists. Some were related to ALA, but most were not. I am grateful that ALA provided the venue for “this” particular topic, but librarians are having these discussions online everyday.

Comment on Librarians get shushed by A

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 19:52:22 +0000

heehee, you got link love from American Libraries Direct! woohoo!

Comment on The Ultimate Debate: Do Libraries Innovate? by Karin Dalziel

Karin Dalziel — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:05:00 +0000

But then, what form could this imaginary conversation venue take in order to accommodate the most librarians and the greatest diversity of librarians?

Honestly, I think this is why so many people are trying so hard to change ALA from within. It’s difficult and slow, yes, but there’s really no other venue that will reach the number of libraries and librarians that ALA can. Before such a venue can be created in ALA, the culture has to change.

After thinking about this session for a while, I find it interesting that no one asked “Do libraries need to innovate?” It may be the nature of the people attracted to that particular meeting. The question keeps rattling around in my head, though – do ALL libraries need to innovate? How much? Is non-technological innovation enough?

Comment on Libraries2Go: Handheld Devices and Libraries by Mark

Mark — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:43:27 +0000

Oh, you students and your darn thinking.

Comment on Celebrity Meets Library by nc

nc — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:30:37 +0000

I’ve wondered about this connection as well. Although I’m sure the argument is that these are the people who public library patrons want to read/view/etc., so having them at the conference makes librarians aware of them, it *is* very very odd.