Category Archives: Librarianship

Do-It-Yourself GIS: 20 Free Tools & Data Sources for Creating Data Maps | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

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The world of mapping and presenting data sets through geographical representations is no longer relegated to GIS librarians and highly trained technologists. New free and open source applications now make it possible to create complex and robust data visualizations in the form of maps that display statistics and poll results. Here’s a guide to 20 free applications and data sources.

via Do-It-Yourself GIS: 20 Free Tools & Data Sources for Creating Data Maps | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.

There are 6 data visualization tools listed and 14 sources for GIS mapping data.

Also see my list of Interactive Mapping Resources on The Modern MLIS. I have categorized resources as either digital libraries, visualization tools or stargazing maps. There is only a little overlap with Ellyssa’s list.

You may also like:  Ten Places to Find and Create Data Visualizations | FreeTech4Teachers

10 Treehouse, Dollhouse, and other Truly Unique Libraries – Parts I & II | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

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10 Treehouse, Dollhouse, and other Truly Unique Libraries – Part I | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

10 Treehouse, Dollhouse, and other Truly Unique Libraries – Part II | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

10 Treehouse, Dollhouse, and other Truly Unique Libraries – Part I - OEDB.org

 

35 Powerful Cloud Tools for Modern Librarians | Stephen’s Lighthouse

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“These tools work as an alternative to Microsoft’s expensive Office Suite. Choose from the products below to save money on expensive software licensing while also keeping software current with more frequent updates. These Cloud apps may also integrate with automation services (see below) for increased productivity and efficiency.”

35 Powerful Cloud Tools for Modern Librarians | Stephen’s Lighthouse.

The 25 Best Websites for Music Lovers | Flavorwire

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There are the obvious music sites that everyone reads — Pitchfork, Stereogum, Spin, Resident Advisor (if you’re into electronic music), etc. But there are a galaxy of other sites out there, so here are our favorites: 25 of the sites you may not be reading already, but probably should be.

  1. Aquarium Drunkard
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
  3. Disco Naivete
  4. DatPiff
  5. The Quietus
  6. 20 Jazz Funk Greats
  7. Ad Hoc
  8. Fact
  9. Arthur
  10. ISO50
  11. Slicing Up Eyeballs
  12. Crystal Vibrations
  13. Rose Quartz
  14. Self-Titled
  15. One Week One Band
  16. YVYNYL
  17. Egotripland
  18. Maura Magazine
  19. 14tracks
  20. Dr. Schluss’ Garage of Psychedelic Obscurities
  21. House of Disco
  22. Raven Sings the Blues
  23. Mess + Noise
  24. Cyclic Defrost
  25. Hardcore for Nerds

See the full story: The 25 Best Websites for Music Lovers | Flavorwire.

You may also like: My long list of Music Discovery resources. | The Modern MLIS

Digital magazines: how popular are they? | theguardian.com

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The latest magazine circulation figures show promising digital results for the industry – but is it enough to offset the fall in print?

Digital edition circulation statistics of predominantly UK magazine readership.

See the full story: Digital magazines: how popular are they? | News | theguardian.com.

New IFLA Global Trends Report | American Libraries Magazine

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It’s designed to assess “the impact of new technology on our global information environment,” said IFLA President Ingrid Parent, introducing the new IFLA Trend Report August 19[, 2013] during the World Library and Information Congress in Singapore.

Commissioned in 2012 and involving social scientists, economists, business leaders, educators, legal experts, and technologists, Riding the Waves or Caught in the Tide? examines “high-level societal trends,” challenging library professionals to be aware that:

  • (1) new technology will both expand and limit who has access to information,
  • (2) online education will transform and disrupt traditional learning,
  • (3) boundaries of data protection and privacy will be redefined,
  • (4) hyper-connected societies will listen to and empower new groups, and
  • (5) the global information economy will be transformed by new technologies.

via New Report Portends Global Societal Trends, as IFLA Continues in Singapore | American Libraries Magazine.

New Report Portends Global Societal Trends, as IFLA Continues in Singapore | American Libraries Magazine

Basic Tips for Working with Patrons with Disabilities | Hack Library School

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Although I’ve been interested in making libraries and archives more accessible to persons with disabilities for a while now, I’ve been spending this summer specifically working on learning more about laws, programs, and first-person perspectives on disability. While it’s a challenge to learn about what’s out there, working with patrons with disabilities doesn’t have to be complex.

See the full story: Basic Tips for Working with Patrons with Disabilities | Hack Library School.

Librarians in the Intelligence Process | The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog

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Librarians in the Intelligence Process…08.19.13 | The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog.

Library of three million books at centre of Baghdad culture hub | The Art Newspaper

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A vast public library planned for Baghdad will be the centerpiece of a new culture hub under an ambitious new masterplan driven by the Iraqi Ministry of Youth and Sport. The drop-shaped building, designed by AMBS architects in London, will house up to three million books, including rare manuscripts.

“The library will be at the heart of the Youth City; a masterplan of 1.2 million sq. m, with over 30 new buildings, including residential, cultural, official and sports venues,” says a press statement from AMBS architects.

Baghdad Library

See the full story: Library of three million books at centre of Baghdad culture hub | The Art Newspaper.

Badass Librarians Imitate Beastie Boys’ for ‘Sabotage’ Remake [VIDEO] | Mashable

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If you thought the Beastie Boys’ music video for “Sabotage” was already funny, you’ll laugh your fake wigs and mustaches off watching these librarians’ take on the famous clip.

The librarians are on a hunt for their kind of criminals — people who talk too loud, forget to return borrowed items and spill their open coffee on books. Beware because these ladies take pride in serving sweet, sweet justice.

Equipped with suspenders, sunglasses and donuts in hand, the librarians are a force of hilarity to be reckoned with. Complete with projectile-paperbacks and high-speed book cart pursuits, this version of “Sabotage” will remind you that having a library card is one of the most badass things ever.

via Badass Librarians Imitate Beastie Boys’ for ‘Sabotage’ Remake [VIDEO]  | Mashable.