I finally get it – I think. There’s nobody better to learn from about cloud computing than Roy Tennant and Andrew Pace. At their session at CIL 2009 today they explained that cloud computing is a “style of computing in which dynamically scalable & often virtualized resources are provided as a service over the Net” [...]
Congratulations to Donna Scheeder on her new appointment as Acting Law Librarian of Congress. The Law Library of Congress is the largest law library in the world with over 50% of its collection in languages other than English. The Legal Reseearch Directorate advises the US Congress on foreign and comparative law. Here’s a recent interview [...]
After spending many years in the information industry with a focus on information technology and information management, I’m wondering if these areas are as cyclical as the real estate biz. In the early 90s when I was involved in Mecklermedia’s Internet World events, I was one of a small number of women which mushroomed very [...]
As I read this article, Web 2.0 Tools can Foster Growth in Tough Times, about retailer Zappos.com use of Twitter, it made me wonder if libraries could use Zappos.com model to engage their communities in a new way. Of course, staff would have to be able to use the technology, see the value in it, [...]
Yippee, it’s spring, finally! I’ve seen a robin and the cardinals are in the backyard. It’s been a bright sunny week — love it. And there are only a few patches of ice and snow in shady corners. But the best part is today’s Google pic by illustrator Eric Carle. His most famous book, The [...]
I love the title of Nancy Dixon‘s new blog, Conversation Matters. She “focuses on the people side of knowledge management. Our most effective knowledge sharing tool is conversation. The words we choose, the questions we ask, and the metaphors we use to explain ourselves, are what determine our success in creating new knowledge, as well [...]
I like this first guide about Twitter, one of a series on the 2.0 world, from the FASTForward Blog. Covers what Twitter is, case studies & best practices, key tools, the science (how it works), and the future.
I feel like I have at least some influence into Library Journal‘s annual Movers & Shakers list of top library leaders since many of their choices come from the ranks for Information Today conference alumni. We find and feature them and LJ honors them. Great! Congratulations to this year’s movers and shakers. Erik Boekesteijn & [...]
Isn’t this an interesting Google pic? Reminded me of snow and red rock. I love the southwest of the US with its wonderful red rock, always stimulates me when I’m around it. And to see red rock hills and mountains with snow is such a treat. However, this Google pic was designed for a different [...]
This article, Beyond Facebook and LinkedIn, talks about social networking sites on the web that have more specific purposes or narrower audiences. It reminded me of Bill Drew‘s Library 2.0 Ning community of almost 4000 members. So many communities, so little time!