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Wednesday 26 May 2010

7 days of library news:

"The library is the intellectual heartbeat of the community. It is the key to the universe of the mind."
"a frequent patron (quoted in the Staten Island Advance)"
Geek the Library, Tuesday 25 May 2010

UK web archive from the British Library. Browse by subject and explore the Special Collections
(Via @ArtsLibrarian.)
British Library, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Youngsters bring library messages to the airwaves
"Young people from North Manchester are currently being heard on the airwaves of a local radio station having created a series of adverts about North City Library."
Manchester Library and Information Service:, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Are the days of free public libraries coming to an end?
Podcast, "With Rick Curach - Tauranga City Councillor and Bob McKee - the Chief Executive of CILIP".
cilip podcasts, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Liverpool library plans unveiled
"pounds 50 million project"
Northwest Regional Development Agency, Tuesday 25 May 2010

New faces of Birmingham's library unveiled
"first of 26 local people who will be chosen over the next three years to be ambassadors for the pounds 187 million building which is due to open in 2013" (Via Google News.)
Birmingham Mail, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Ian McEwan wins comic fiction award for "Solar"
Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize for comic fiction.
Reuters, Tuesday 25 May 2010

RFID tags for rare books and special reference collections
Information request.
LIB-RFID, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Managing the transition from cassette - responses
Research results.
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Shelving - free to good home
Edinburgh.
LIS-LINK, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Library WebQuest – What is Web 3.0?
"WebQuest (an online, self-paced tutorial all about Web 2.0 and its services)"
LibeRaCe's Library Blog, Tuesday 25 May 2010

I’m WAVEing at you?
"one of my MA classmates on how Google Wave is being adopted by the library community"
schammond, Tuesday 25 May 2010

Just Do It (yourself)... free tools to empower
Network, video, posters, presentations, magazines or journals, podcasts.
thewikiman, Tuesday 25 May 2010

The Conversation
"Considering the issues that will define the future of the Library and Information Profession" - platform provided by CILIP, but open to anyone to comment.
Research by Design, Tuesday 25 May 2010

CILIP is a "white, middle-class, suited man"
'During The Conversation it has been said that CILIP can be personified as "Masculine, white, middle-class, wearing a suit". Do you agree? And, more importantly, how would you like CILIP to look 10 years from now? What does it need to become?'
The Conversation, Monday 24 May 2010

Love your libraries public inquiry film
"UNISON library staff at our love your libraries day"
UNISON tv, Monday 24 May 2010

'Rough ride' predicted for libraries after spending cuts
'a prelude to "significant reductions" in budgets to be outlined this autumn when the chancellor announces spending for the next three years'
theBookseller.com, Monday 24 May 2010

The model digital library branch: Reality or just a wish?
"I would argue that now is the time for libraries to work on putting together a comprehensive digital branch approach, offering millions of books, millions of newspapers and magazines, and open acess 24/7"
Teleread, Monday 24 May 2010

Micro Volunteering Opportunity - No. 10
"The Rosetta Project is an online library of fine illustrated antique children's books" (Via Google News.)
i-volunteer.org.uk, Monday 24 May 2010

The autumn cuts will be the deepest
"The first cut announced today of pounds 61m to the general DCMS pot..." (Via Google News.)
BBC News, Monday 24 May 2010

RFID and job cuts
Information request.
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Monday 24 May 2010

Books in the home 'boost children's education'
"Keeping just 20 books in the home can boost children’s chances of doing well at school, according to a major study."
Alan Gibbon's Blog, Monday 24 May 2010

Archive: Organization 2.0: Building the Participatory Library
"Best Practices for Social Software", "Trends & Technologies".
ALA TechSource, Monday 24 May 2010

"Want to be part of a reading group but don't want to go to meetings? You might like 'At home with Faber' our new online reading group"
Orkney Library.
@OrkneyLibrary, Friday 21 May 2010

"Ever seen a tank literally covered in books? ...: 'Weapon of Mass Instruction'
(Via @readwithsandy.)
Everyone's Art Car Parade 2004, Friday 21 May 2010

Three novelists vie for pounds 10,000 Desmond Elliott prize
(Via @leedslibraries.)
BBC News, Friday 21 May 2010

"1-in-5 US consumers about to buy an iPad"
(Via @jbnann.)
PadGadget, Friday 21 May 2010

"Social Media Revolution 2 (Refresh) « Socialnomics – Social Media Blog ... If your library isn't on board, read this.
(Via @ALALibrary.)
Socialnomics – Social Media Blog, Friday 21 May 2010

"The latest update of the US Public Library Survey data is now available on the IMLS site"
(Via @LISResearch.)
Institute of Museum and Library Services, Friday 21 May 2010

Quantum by Manjit Kumar
Comic strip book review.
Unshelved, Friday 21 May 2010

Children's librarians fear cuts lie ahead
Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians (ASCEL).
theBookseller.com, Friday 21 May 2010

A Book Grab by Google By Brewster Kahle
"A court in the Southern District of New York will soon make a decision that could determine our digital future. We are very close to having universal access to all knowledge. Let’s not stumble now."
washingtonpost.com, Friday 21 May 2010

A field trip to the Internet Archive
"Archive founder Brewster Kahle took an hour to show me around the place and talk about its work -- an increasing amount of which has little to do with old Web pages."
What's New at the Internet Archive, Friday 21 May 2010

Solicitor for library projects wanted
"prepared to work pro bono and help with the work of saving and promoting the public library service"
The Good Library Blog, Friday 21 May 2010

Reinventing books, magazines and newspapers in the digital age
Stephen's Lighthouse, Friday 21 May 2010

Residents' views wanted on future of library service
South east Northumberland, "series of focus groups". (Via Google News.
News Post Leader, Friday 21 May 2010

Library Watch scheme launched in Southend
Southend, "A CRIME-BUSTING initative...". (Via Google News.)
Echo, Friday 21 May 2010

James Murdoch attacks British Library for digitising newspapers
(Via Google News.)
guardian.co.uk, Friday 21 May 2010

Public and private sectors join in pounds 540,000 city library revamp
York, "to transform the central library into a state-of-the-art Explore Centre". (Via Google News.
Yorkshire Post, Friday 21 May 2010

Why James Murdoch was wrong to attack the British Library
"the library's intention to provide unrestricted access to digital material" (Via Google News.
guardian.co.uk, Friday 21 May 2010

Some Info on setting up Nintendo Wiis in Libraries
"I attach a document, as the payback, that attempts to pull together all the info supplied, in a structured way, that I hope will be helpful for those looking to implement a Nintendo Wii Service."
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Friday 21 May 2010

Rubbish wanted!
"New satirical (?) library blog"
LIS-LINK, Friday 21 May 2010

12 Applications to Make Your Facebook Page More Engaging
iLibrarian, Friday 21 May 2010

Knitters pick up prize
"a learning project which knitted together nine elderly carers and 104 schoolchildren at Parr Library in Merseyside.."
MLA, Friday 21 May 2010

Opening up new spaces
"self-organised learning groups which are using open spaces in museums, libraries and archives across the country"
MLA, Friday 21 May 2010

Libraries deliver health and well-being support
"English public libraries’ significant contribution to health and well-being in communities is highlighted in new research"
MLA, Friday 21 May 2010

Coalition and Culture
'Commenting on libraries, he [Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport Jeremy Hunt] said: "We are proud of a public library network which enables everyone access to great literature, learning and information without charge, no matter where they live."'
MLANEWS, Friday 21 May 2010

Deep Web Wiki
"It certainly found content and databases that I wasn't aware of, so if you're really stuck and/or want to explore the hidden/invisible/deep web. this is worth a try."
Phil Bradley's weblog, Friday 21 May 2010

UNESCO review published
"Towards inclusive knowledge societies: a review of UNESCO's action in implementing the WSIS outcomes"
Information Literacy Weblog, Friday 21 May 2010

Change how you read online
"These two tools make reading long form text online so much easier and more convenient"
ALA TechSource, Friday 21 May 2010

An Ecological 'Call for Clarity'
Quotation of the Day, "ecologically unsound and unsustainable practices."
Shelf Awareness, Friday 21 May 2010

Who You Gonna Call?
"[New York Public] library is facing serious budget cuts, and they thought having us do something awesome there might serve to remind people of how great the NYPL is." (Via Library Link of the Day.)
YouTube, Friday 21 May 2010

Understanding the Deep Web
"The article discusses the concept of Deep Web and differentiates between Deep and Surface Web. It also provides the tools and tips for searching the Deep Web."
Library Philosophy and Practice, Friday 21 May 2010

M-Libraries 2
New publication, "research and case studies from all corners of the globe on the development and delivery of library services and content to mobile devices."
facet publishing, Friday 21 May 2010

The Tech Set
"practical, fast-paced guides", "current thinking and best practice for a wide range of library-related tech trends".
facet publishing, Friday 21 May 2010

Video Resource: A Massive Treasure Chest of Author Interviews (1988-2004)
ResourceShelf, Friday 21 May 2010

Single link library advocacy sites
'I am collecting a list of single-link "save the library" sites or other library value advocacy sites...' (Via AL Direct May 19, 2010.)
librarian.net, Friday 21 May 2010

Mind the (Information) Gap
"This helps explain a lot of librarians roles as bridges between information and knowledge."
Stephen's Lighthouse, Wednesday 19 May 2010

"Sharp increase in book lending to children and a massive surge in online use in public libraries"
(Via @Kate_Millin.)
MLA, Wednesday 19 May 2010

"Bad Cover Version - why jackets are being stifled by supermarkets"
"When browsing, we rely on a jacket's visual clues to tell us what kind of book we're looking at, and whether we are likely to enjoy it." (Via @Foyles.)
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 19 May 2010

"LIRG Strategy 2010-2015 now available"
Library and Information Research. (Via @LISResearch.)
Library and Information Research, Wednesday 19 May 2010

OverDrive to launch apps
theBookseller.com, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Daily Telegraph to launch book club
theBookseller.com, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Lost Man Booker found
"launched to honour titles published in 1970, which missed out on consideration for the Booker when the rules were changed"
theBookseller.com, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Open Source Solutions for Library Online Requirements
Free one-hour webinar, "YourLibrarySite.com (YLS), is a technology company focused on the use of open source web development tools."
LISNews, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Jay Leno Hates Libraries
US controversy.
LISNews, Wednesday 19 May 2010

British Library to digitise 40 million pages of archived newspapers
Telegraph.co.uk, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Hundreds forced to evacuate Central Library following a bomb scare
(Via Google News.)
Birmingham News, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Ghostbusters called in over case of libraries' disappearing funds
(Via Google News.)
guardian.co.uk, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Music rental
Information request.
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Library Foyer lettings policies
Information request.
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Wednesday 19 May 2010

FW: BIC children's categories
Information request, "the E4Libraries categorisation scheme (published in 2008) for children’s books".
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Local Studies/History- Archive Photographs
Information request.
LIS-PUB-LIBS, Wednesday 19 May 2010

21 Rules for Social Media Engagement
iLibrarian, Wednesday 19 May 2010

BL to digitalise old newspapers for the Internet
"Brightsolid the British Library online publishing wing is in charge of the project"
LIBRARYTWOPOINTZERO, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Digital Access Scotland
"new forum established by SLIC"
slainte, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Ultimate Guide to Cataloging Software
"data on a total of 42 products"
I want to, Wednesday 19 May 2010

Sylvia Beach's Legacy: Communicating 'Vitality of the Book'
Shelf Awareness, Wednesday 19 May 2010

The May/June 2010 issue of D-Lib Magazine is now available
"Special Issue on Digital Libraries in China"
D-Lib, Wednesday 19 May 2010