26 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in August | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.
Ellyssa’s always popular monthly post listing free webinars for librarians. Boopsie-Daisy, Easy-Peasy! One librarian’s experience with Boopsie mobile app development and Inclusive Library Programs for People with Intellectual Disabilities are must attend for me. Always a great range of topics!
For years, venture investors and entrepreneurs were all about software. Now, more and more money is flowing into hardware. Why the excitement over hardware? The way I see it, there are five key trends driving the hardware renaissance. See the full article: Five trends driving the hardware boom | Tech Culture – CNET News.
After spending some intimate time with Chromecast this weekend, I can say with confidence that the $35 dongle is a game-changer for Google, even if the device is not without its flaws.
See the complete review: Chromecast: The Tell-All On This Google Game-Changer | Information Space.
Because sometimes I just need to reflect and remember why I spend so much time in the company of the written word. Maybe you do, too? See the full post: Why We Read | Dear Author
I loved this post. The author reflects on all the reasons why she reads. I identified many of the same reasons for why I read, including because I have to, gaining empathy and expanding the imagination.
Libraries are moving toward a green and sustainable model for their library architecture, interior design, and energy consumption. They are keeping the future in mind and taking action to protect the environment through the greening of their buildings.
See the full post: A Quick Guide to Green Libraries | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.
See the full discussion: 13 Best Free Audio Editing Apps | Mashable.
For an LIS class group assignment in 2012, we evaluated and compared a few different audio editing applications (Audacity, LMMS, Traverso and WaveSurfer) and Audacity came out the winner on the majority of criteria, usability and range of features available.
We live in a world of ups and downs, but handling the positive aspects tends to come a bit easier than the negative. With the right skill set, however, you can manage negativity when it comes your way.
via How to Manage Negativity and Use It to Your Advantage | LifeHacker.
Topics discussed include:
On July 30, ALA President Barbara Stripling unveiled the “Declaration for the Right to Libraries” during a signing ceremony at Nashville (Tenn.) Public Library. The Declaration is the cornerstone document of Stripling’s presidential initiative, “Libraries Change Lives,” which is designed to build the public will and sustain support for America’s right to libraries of all types—academic, special, school, and public. Stripling’s initiative will focus on transformative library practices in literacy, innovation, and community engagement.
via Declaration for the Right to Libraries | American Libraries Magazine.
4 Dazzling Stargazing Maps | Mashable.
The 4 stargazing maps discussed:
Quotable: “Without a better option that combines simple blogging with a strong community feel, it’s likely that LiveJournal will remain Russia’s primary blogging platform — unless, of course, another young idealist builds a brave new platform with free speech, not profit, in mind.”
via LiveJournal Still Rules in Russia | Mashable.
Some comments about censorship in Russia that may be of interest in the article.
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