This is a great visual of collaborative 2.0 tools by Robin Goodhttp://www.mindmeister.com/12213323Reminds me of this visual I found yesterday --- but with links!  

At the last SPLAT meeting, Memo brought up the topic of QR2 codes -- here is some more information from Ning Library 2.0http://library20.ning.com/profiles/blogs/qr-codes-for-libraries-some?xg_source=activity

A few weeks ago Boise Public Library hosted an excellent program about leadership and what effective leadership means in our times. Philip H. Eastman II lead the talk, which is based on his book "The Character of Leadership: An Ancient Model for a Quantum Age." The 7 characters of leadership include rather revolutionary ideas about what great leadership really entails. Firstly, as Eastman said you have to love people to be a leader/manager. The 7 characteristics are:

Faith: Lead based on a clear set of positive core values that are demonstrated through your leadership actions.

Justice: Lead by doing what is right even when it is difficult and costly; leading in a selfless manner and fostering a personal and team accountability.

Temperance: Lead with a personal humility, passion and self-control.

Hope: Lead by sincerely and convincingly articulating a bright future, especially when the immediate circumstances are bleak.

Wisdom: Lead by effectively applying your accumulated knowledge and experience to current situations.

Love: Lead by demonstrating a genuine concern, care and compassion for people.

Courage: Lead by boldly seizing opportunities and firmly dealing with challenges.

I was really inspired by this compassionate approach to leadership. To learn more visit there website at www.characterofleadership.com

This is a great hour-long overview of what did and didn't happen at ALA Midwinter in
Boston in January 2010.  Four techys give their 10 minute overview with a
few Q&A's.  You will hear about

• www.thecopia.com -- a new social e-book platform
• www.blioreader.com -- a new ebook platform designed for the visually impaired
• Mobile Discovery Tools: MyLibrary, Polaris Mobile PAC, OCLC/Red Laser, Library Thing/Local, SyrsiDynix BookMyne
• Augmented Reality -- what it is and how it might be used by libraries
• Discovery Systems
• Failing to Win -- a cultural shift in viewing failure as a part of success, rather than a negative
• Finally, flexibility, deconstruction, serendipity, and community as growing trends in the transition of the library world as well as the world as a whole.
• Two more apps: Foursquare and GoogleBuzz

Get your favorite beverage or snack and enjoy! Listen

Whoa! This awesome parody is just so great, and pretty funny. I found the link on the blog Library Cloud and I think that the point is that even when embracing new technology, always ask your users and always respond to their needs.