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Learn Ruby: 29 of The Best Online Educational Resources to Learn to Ruby and Ruby on Rails | SkilledUp
The very best ways to learn Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and the art of building dynamic web applications, including free and paid tutorials, instructor-guided courses, community support, reference materials, and the tools you need to get going. Learn Ruby: 29 of The Best Online Educational Resources to Learn to Ruby and Ruby on Rails | SkilledUp.
6 Steps To Building A Killer LinkedIn Profile Infographic | Fast Company
There are undeniable benefits to networking with professionals on linkedin, but you’re not the only person who thinks so. Here’s how to compete with the other 277+ million people looking for opportunities.
Read about all six steps here: 6 Steps To Building A Killer LinkedIn Profile Infographic | Fast Company | Business + Innovation.
Full infographic from LinkHumans below.
35 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in December | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org
‘Tis the season for online learning, especially in the library field! December’s calendar is brimming with exciting and free learning opportunities for librarians looking for professional development. Check out this list of 35 gratis webinars, just in time for the holidays!
Read: 35 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in December | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org.
The Best of Internet Librarian 2013 | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org
Every year there are two amazing conferences focusing on information technology and libraries hosted by Information Today – Computers in Libraries and Internet Librarian. They feature the field’s top innovators sharing their insights, recent project experiences, and practical tips. If you couldn’t make this year’s event, here are 10 stellar presentations that will catch you up:
Presentation topics:
- Managing Devices & Gadgets
- Open Source Solutions & Apps
- Project Management
- Tech Tools for Engaging Communities
- Usability Testing: On Board & On a Shoestring
- Using Web Analytics for Site Improvement
- Super Searcher Secrets
- The New State of Search: Google, Discovery, & Apps
- Clarifying Copyright for the Classroom Teacher
- Embedded Librarianship With Google Docs
Access them here: The Best of Internet Librarian 2013 | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org.
The Future of MOOCs | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org
Great MOOCs resource which includes links for:
- History of MOOCs
- Major MOOC Providers
- MOOC Aggregators
- MOOCs and Libraries
- The Future of MOOCs
A Survival Guide for the Newly Unemployed | LifeHacker
Six step survival guide to unemployment. (Note: Some of the resources mentioned are U.S. specific. There are likely comparable services available in your country.)
The Beginner’s Guide to Spotify | Mashable
Digital music might not have the same allure as sitting down to listen to a record on your turntable, but what it lacks in atmosphere, it makes up for in convenience — especially when you aren’t home with your collection.
It’s been five years since Spotify publicly launched and shifted the music industry’s focus toward streaming as a way to combat illegal downloading. While the streaming business model is far from perfect, even the most casual music fan should test out streaming while it’s still growing.
If you’re just dipping your toe into the stream, follow our beginner’s guide and soon you’ll be listening to Spotify’s massive library without the worry of losing precious hard drive space.
Macro topics:
- Signing Up
- Organizing Your Music
- Sharing and Discovering Tunes
30 Library Stories You May Have Missed in October | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org
October was chock-full of library-related articles and blog posts which were both educational and entertaining. My two favorite resources for the month would have to be the article illustrating 37 Ways To Proudly Wear Your Love Of Books, as well as the informative and thought-provoking article by Brian Mathews, Seven things to think about as wearable computing emerges. Here are all 30 of the library stories you may have missed out on last month.
Read: 30 Library Stories You May Have Missed in October | Ellyssa Kroski | OEDB.org.
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