Submitted by Librarianbyday
from blog:
Six months ago (almost to the day) I wrote the post that started the Library Day in the Life meme, which led to Lori Reed creating the wiki where people who participated signed up so we could share. Many of us actually post a weeks worth of days.
There was some discussion of doing it again [...]. (Read More)
The Library of Digress:
In times of economic hardship people have less disposable income and thus tend to cut down on their luxury goods expenditure. The purchasing of books, DVDs, music, new technologies and branded groceries, alongside outings to the theatre, cinemas and football matches become less frequent as we all try to tighten our belts a (Read More)
Superpatron - Friends of the Library, for the net:
On the Diane Rehm show on WAMU this morning: 11:00 The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard TimesThere's a recording there too.Librariestoday have become multimedia centers, offering not only books but DVDs,e-books and Internet access. They can also be an especially importantcommunity resource during times of economic hardshi (Read More)
ResourceShelf:
The Annual Reports of the Librarian of Congress highlight programs, projects and activities that occurred during the year at the Library, as well as details of its normal operations in Washington and around the world.Direct to Library of Congress Annual Report–FY 2007 (84 pages; PDF)See Also: Archive of LC Annual Repo (Read More)
CLA Weblog:
January 6, 2009John Cruz, Appointments SecretaryOffice of the GovernorState CapitolAttention: Deputy Appointments Secretary Monica ReaDear Mr. Cruz.The California Library Association, established in 1895, represents over 3,400 Libraries and professionals in California who are helping to keep Libraries as vibrant and releva (Read More)
Library News:
You asked for an easier method of getting access to library materials, and we were listening. Beginning for the spring semester, the UI Libraries is partnering with Central Mail Services to deliver books to your UI campus office, including Oakdale Campus and the UIHC.Once you find a book you would like to check out, a reque (Read More)
LibraryBytes:
Every once in awhile, I run across a truly amazing project that totally makes my heart smile. This one tonight really caught me off guard … for it’s so beautifully simple (both application and approach) in capturing the core essence of what libraries are really all about… community & sharing stories Remember When - A (Read More)
Communications & Legal Studies:
Alert from: erea@listserv.vub.ac.beRe: New special issue publication: Media and Communication in Europe: Babel RevisitedComlaw blog: I reformatted the post, below. Note that the IC Library has the reviewed books by Georgios Terzis in our reference section. I’ve linked to the catalog records. I’ve also linked (Read More)