An Oral History Of Apple Design: 1992–2013 | Co.Design

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Most efforts to explain design at Apple end up reducing a complex 37-year history to bromides about simplicity, quality, and perfection–as if those were ambitions unique to Apple alone. So Fast Company set out to remedy that deficiency through an oral history of Apple’s design, a decoding of the signature as told by the people who helped create it. A longer version of the story that includes material not published elsewhere is available in the Byliner original ebook, Design Crazy.

Read the full article: An Oral History Of Apple Design: 1992–2013 | Co.Design | business + design.

Dual Degree Programs | Hack Library School

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Have you ever considered pursuing another Master’s degree while going for your MLS?…Today I want to outline some considerations for pursuing simultaneous Masters’ degrees. It may just be a good fit for you!

Read the full story: Dual Degree Programs | Hack Library School.

Critically-Aclaimed Novel Is Banned In Arizona After Parent Complains About Sexually Explicit Passage | HuffPost

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Parental complaints concerning an erotic excerpt in Cuban-American author Cristina García’s critically-acclaimed novel “Dreaming in Cuban” has prompted an Arizona school district to ban the book from classrooms this week, the Associated Press reports.

See the full story: Critically-Aclaimed Novel Is Banned In Arizona After Parent Complains About Sexually Explicit Passage | HuffPost.

The rise of wearable technology [Infographic] | Guardian Professional

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The rise of wearable technology – infographic | Media Network | Guardian Professional

The rise of wearable technology – infographic | Media Network | Guardian Professional

Cool Bookish Places: The National Library of Israel | BookRiot

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I’m cheating a little with this one. See, the National Library of Israel is definitely a cool bookish place, but it doesn’t strictly….exist. At least not yet.

At this point, the library is in its design and competition phase, but Moshe Safdie, just released high-resolution renderings of his proposed design, and it is marvelous.

National Library of Israel

Read the full story with more pics: Cool Bookish Places: The National Library of Israel | BookRiot.

Librarian Quietly Saved $1 Million For Gift Back To Library | HuffPost

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Carol Sue Snowden, a librarian at the Columbus Metropolitan Library, was known by her peers for her modest lifestyle. She drove a used Chevrolet, lived in a condominium, and was happy to indulge in little other than her passion for books.

It was precisely because of this frugal lifestyle that she was able to accomplish something monumental: She’d saved over $1 million, donating all of it to libraries and reading programs she’d come to love.

Read the full story: Librarian Quietly Saved $1 Million For Gift Back To Library | HuffPost.

You Can Now Explore the Galapagos Islands With Google Street View | Gizmodo

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The Galapagos is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, and it was key in Charles Darwin’s findings in forming the the scientific argument of evolution. You may never get to travel to the volcanic archipelago in person, but now thanks to Google, you can explore it through 360-degree imagery on Street View.

The full story: You Can Now Explore the Galapagos Islands With Google Street View | Gizmodo.

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10 Ingenious Inventions for People With Disabilities | Mashable

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10 Ingenious Inventions for People With Disabilities | Mashable

Inventions discussed:

  1. Kenguru Electric Car
  2. SMART Belt
  3. Braille Smartphone
  4. Lucy 4 Keyboard
  5. Eyeborg
  6. DynaVox EyeMax
  7. Braille EDGE 40 Display
  8. iBot Stair-Climbing Wheelchair
  9. iRobot Home Robots
  10. DEKA Bionic Arm

Power Tumbl’ng: Why Tumblr Is a Great Way to Reach Teen Patrons | The Digital Shift

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Should libraries and librarians use Tumblr? Is it wise to wade into this alluring sea of wacky photos, pop-culture commentary, and gifs—snippets of moving images—in order to virtually chat about best book lists, library events, title recommendations, and our favorite quotes?

Yes, and here’s why. The key to a useful social network is to strategically use communication tools, understand each network’s reach, and guarantee ease of use for all involved. Tumblr can be a successful way to connect to new and diverse audiences, provided you understand who you’ll be attracting to your site and how to use Tumblr to your advantage.

The post includes 8 tips for successful tumbling.

See the full story: Power Tumbl’ng: Why Tumblr Is a Great Way to Reach Teen Patrons | The Digital Shift.

This Is Why There Aren’t Enough Women In Tech | ValleyWAG

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This Is Why There Aren’t Enough Women In Tech | ValleyWAG
The discussion in the above post includes anecdotal stories of female computer science students and women in technology.

Taking computer science classes as a female post-secondary student, I recall the overwhelming ratio of males to females in classes. There were 5 girls to 45 guys on the first day of Intro to Java, with 2 of the girls dropping the class within a few weeks. When I decided to do a directed study in my final term of my undergrad I had two professors who signed on to guide me. Once of them was a computer science professor and he was never available to help me or provide guidance. That experience was demoralizing and there was a real fear I would not attain a pass for the course and graduate on time. From my experiences since then, I do think it is much harder for women to be hired and advance in technology related careers than men. The issue of culture fit being discussed here begins in university classes. There needs to be more inclusivity and acceptance of women in STEM fields.

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