Monthly Archive:: October 2014
30 Oct 2014
Positions available on SPLAT!
The Special Projects Library Action Team (SPLAT), sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL), has several positions to fill at the end of 2014. ICfL is currently soliciting applications from individuals who are working in the Idaho library community to serve a three-year term on SPLAT. We need representatives from all types of libraries
22 Oct 2014
Public WiFi – More Dangerous Than You Think
You all know me… I’m concerned about personal security and privacy and staying safe online. I think it’s an important part of our lives and certainly an important part of information literacy in ANY library. And it’s challenging to balance how much you choose to share about yourself on social networking sites while remaining safe
15 Oct 2014
Culture eats strategy for breakfast!
Technology is a means to create meaningful conversations with people. Digital transformation comes down to people. http://www.altimetergroup.com/2014/09/the-2014-state-of-digital-transformation-infographic/
13 Oct 2014
PowToon: Superpowered Presentations!
With the concepts of “Show, Don’t Tell,” and “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words,” firmly imprinted on my brain, I decided to make a presentation about this website, using this website, instead of talking about this website. But, before I do that I should mention three things: 1) This website is called PowToon, and
09 Oct 2014
A Good Book + A Fun Walk = Storywalk!
If you’re looking for a fun, creative way to get your Library out into the community, you might try a Storywalk. Developed by the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition to promote outdoor activity for kids, a Storywalk is a combination of an engaging story, a scavenger hunt, and a walk around town. The basic design
04 Oct 2014
Trends, Futurists, and Much More!
Just finishing the second week of a San Jose State University MOOC, entitled “The Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends.” So many resources to share — here are a few just to get started: Organizations To Watch Institute for Ethics: Emerging Technologies (Links to an external site.) “A nonprofit think tank which promotes ideas about how