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Wednesday 6 May 2009

7 days of library news:

One of the most hotly tipped pop acts of 2009 is coming to Lancashire to teach young people how it’s done - in libraries
@MLA_gov, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Pounds 2m Wymondham library has won an award for structural excellence
@MLA_gov, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Government names inspector for Wirral libraries inquiry
(Via Google News.)
Wirral News, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
Conference.
Information Literacy Weblog, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Library Campaign
"meeting this Saturday"
Tom Roper's Weblog, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Library Associations (ARL, ALA, ACRL) Ask Judge to Assert Vigorous Oversight of Proposed Google Book Search Settlement
ResourceShelf, Tuesday 5 May 2009

University of Washington to Examine the Benefits of Free Access to Computers in Public Libraries
(Via Library Journal Library News From The Web.)
IMLS, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Looking to Big-Screen E-Readers to Help Save the Daily Press
(Via Library Link of the Day.)
The New York Times, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Omeka
"Omeka is a free and open source collections based web-based publishing platform for scholars, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, educators, and cultural enthusiasts. Its 'five-minute setup' makes launching an online exhibition as easy as launching a blog. Omeka is designed with non-IT specialists in mind, allowing users to focus on content and interpretation rather than programming. It brings Web 2.0 technologies and approaches to academic and cultural websites to foster user interaction and participation." (Via IRN Issue 172 - May 2009.)
Omeka, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Libraries Agency
"We are a network of creative professionals with backgrounds in marketing and business development, and with a wealth of experience in the library sector./ You can now draw on that expertise to widen user engagement and effectively communicate the value of your services." (Via IRN Issue 172 - May 2009.)
Libraries Agency, Tuesday 5 May 2009

IFLA
"IFLA have a new website./ International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users." (Via IRN Issue 172 - May 2009.)
IFLA, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Facet Publishing
"Facet Publishing's website has undergone a major redesign and upgrade so it can deliver an attractive and rich shopping experience for its growing online customer base. Facet Publishing is the commercial publishing and bookselling arm of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals" (Via IRN Issue 172 - May 2009.)
Facet Publishing, Tuesday 5 May 2009

traditional libraries don't have a future?
"The Amy Goodwin interview with Brewster Kahle on the google lawsuit is simply stunning on the role of libraries and commercial digitization" (Via PLGnet−L.)
Democracy Now!, Tuesday 5 May 2009

Lyn Brown's TWFY page
TheyWorkForYou.com
@ijclark, Monday 4 May 2009

Lyn Brown Addresses UNISON Library Conference
Chair of the All-Party Group on Libraries, Literacy and Information Management.
@ijclark, Monday 4 May 2009

Saturday May 9
The Library Campaign AGM.
The Good Library blog, Monday 4 May 2009

China book doctor helps patients turn over new leaf
"restoring ancient books"
Reuters UK, Monday 4 May 2009

The secret behind Google's book scanning project
(Via Google News.)
guardian.co.uk, Monday 4 May 2009

Councillors miss Old Town library meeting
Swindon. (Via Google News.)
This Is Wiltshire, Monday 4 May 2009

A Case Study of Enterprise Wiki Usage
iLibrarian, Monday 4 May 2009

Ebook Source: Project Gutenberg
suite101.com, Monday 4 May 2009

Twitter for Libraries (and Librarians)
Information Today, Inc., Monday 4 May 2009

Libraries get self-service desks
Derbyshire.
BBC News, Sunday 3 May 2009

Survival of the fittest tag: Folksonomies, findability, and the evolution of information organization
(Via Library Link of the Day.)
First Monday, Sunday 3 May 2009

Why is CILIP so hot?
CILIP 2.0.
HotStuff 2.0, Saturday 2 May 2009

Dangerous Questions at the Reference Desk: A Virtue Ethics Approach
Abstract. (Via ticTOCs.)
MetaPress, Saturday 2 May 2009

Scheme aimed to save libraries from closure
Swindon.
Swindon Advertiser, Saturday 2 May 2009

Public Library Journal - Winter 2008 articles available
lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries, Saturday 2 May 2009

Children's literature in Scotland
Anabel's Children's Literature Blog, Saturday 2 May 2009

West Lothian Libraries new ezine
@JeanetteCastle, Friday 1 May 2009

Pounds 3.5m to modernise libraries in Wales
(Via Google News.)
South Wales Argus, Friday 1 May 2009

The Five Eras of the Social Web
Stephen's Lighthouse, Friday 1 May 2009

Reinventing the Book in the Age of the Web
LISNews, Friday 1 May 2009

Library Cats: an Interactive Map
LISNews, Friday 1 May 2009

Information Services query
Information request.
lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries, Friday 1 May 2009

From swine flu to CILIP 2.0 Manifesto?
CILIP open session on Web 2.0.
Library and Information Update, Friday 1 May 2009

Differentiation Is At The Core Of The Library Experience
Designing Better Libraries, Friday 1 May 2009

Museums UK-wide prepare to retell our stories to a watching world for the Cultural Olympiad
Stories of the World.
MLA, Friday 1 May 2009

CILIP Council Open meeting; review and report
Phil Bradley's weblog, Friday 1 May 2009

Library of Congress launch Linked Data Subject Headings
Panlibus, Friday 1 May 2009

Mash Oop North!
"Mashed Library UK"
Sintoblog, Friday 1 May 2009

Library of Congress Releases Official Linked Data Site
"Library of Congress Subject Headings"
Library Journal, Friday 1 May 2009

The Cell Phone Police
"can we really justify banning their use"
Library Journal, Friday 1 May 2009

Urban Library Journal 15.2 2009
ULJ, Friday 1 May 2009

Judge's Delay and Antitrust Inquiry Raise Questions About Google Book Search Settlement
Library Journal, Friday 1 May 2009

If You Teach Them, They Will Come: Using Information Literacy Instruction as Outreach
Informed Librarian Online, Friday 1 May 2009

Google stands by book search deal
(Via Library Link of the Day.)
BBC News, Friday 1 May 2009

Library Philosophy and Practice is happy to announce the publication of a special issue...
Library Philosophy and Practice, Friday 1 May 2009

New Automated Library Vending Solution-GoLibrary
Information Today, Inc., Friday 1 May 2009

A Quick Start for OCLC's Web-Scale Management Services
Information Today, Inc., Friday 1 May 2009

Public libraries: Swindon hoo-ha
Library and Information Update, Thursday 30 April 2009

Bloomsbury Library Online
"I don't think there is any doubt that electronic books will play an increasing role in the future of public libraries"
Sintoblog, Thursday 30 April 2009

It's a test designed to invoke an emotional response
Includes example of Kindle and iPod text speak.
LISNews, Thursday 30 April 2009

The Complete eBook Reader Line Up
LISNews, Thursday 30 April 2009

To mobile library managers and staff: Mobilemeet 2009 - Last minute reminder
lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries, Thursday 30 April 2009

Nintendo Wii Games
Information request.
lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries, Thursday 30 April 2009

Mobile Library
Information request.
lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries, Thursday 30 April 2009

Public libraries - Wirral's fate steps closer
Library and Information Update, Thursday 30 April 2009

CILIP 2.0: the aftermath
Chuukaku.com, Thursday 30 April 2009

Info from yesterdays CILIP open session on Web 2.0
When I grow up I want to be a Librarian!, Thursday 30 April 2009

UK Library use of RFID - Audit
"UK national profile for ISO 28560-2"
RFID - Changing libraries for good?, Thursday 30 April 2009

Focus group - if you are a librarian and in Second Life
"30 April 2009, 12noon - 1pm SLT (8-9pm UK time)"
Information Literacy Weblog, Thursday 30 April 2009

How to repair old books
(Via Library Journal Library News From The Web.)
BookFinder.com, Thursday 30 April 2009

Benjamin Franklin letters found in British Library
(Via AL Direct, April 29, 2009.)
UCSanDiego, Thursday 30 April 2009

OCLC Challenges ILS Vendors with Web-Based Management Service
American Libraries, Thursday 30 April 2009

Swindon library battle continues
theBookseller.com, Wednesday 29 April 2009

US looks into Google's e-book "monopoly"
theBookseller.com, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Justice Dept. Opens Antitrust Inquiry Into Google Books Deal
LISNews, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Library Book Recommendation
Stephen's Lighthouse, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Presentation Posting Backlog
Stephen Abram.
Stephen's Lighthouse, Wednesday 29 April 2009

The one where we give presentation advice
Humour.
Obnoxious Librarian from Hades, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Tolkien gets downloads; Potter stays on paper
"Some authors want to be downloaded as e-books, but some resist"
LISNews, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Wirral's library inquiry gets underway today with appointment of chairman
Wirral Globe, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Community rejects library plan
Swindon.
Swindon Advertiser, Wednesday 29 April 2009

SURVEY OF RFID EQUIPMENT
Information request.
LIB-RFID-UK, Wednesday 29 April 2009

12 Inspiring Stories of Successful Social Networkers
iLibrarian, Wednesday 29 April 2009

How to Build a Strong Reputation With Comments
iLibrarian, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Pounds 80k for invisible library work
Belfast.
BBC News, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Book page thief sentence halved
Farhad Hakimzadeh.
BBC News, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Wirral library inquiry head named
BBC News, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Google Deadline Delayed Four Months as Steinbeck Motion Granted
Library Journal, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Breaking Down the Components of OCLC's New Library System
Library Journal, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Tough Questions Emerge on OCLC's Competitive Advantage and Data Policies
"Reactions to the announcement of an OCLC library system bring new light to ongoing OCLC debates."
Library Journal, Wednesday 29 April 2009

Revolutionary Espresso Book Machine launches in London
(Via Library Link of the Day.)
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 29 April 2009