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My take on the eBook Summit – Part 1
I’m glad I was able to attend but I have to admit, I’m a little disappointed. It was well put together. The interface was slick. They tried to recreate the conference feel online and mostly were able...
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My take on the eBook Summit – Part 2
This is a continuation from Part 1. The first break out session I attended was Ebook “What If’s”: Issues that Impact Scenario Planning with Bobbi Newman, Matt Hamilton, Sarah Houghton-Jan and Josh...
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My take on the eBook Summit – Part 3
The last in a three part post about the eBook Summit I promise. (Part 1) (Part 2) My questions and real take are at the end of this post. I mentioned my take on Mr. Kelly’s presentation earlier so I’ll...
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New Library!
Last night my library opened a branch that had been closed for 16 months for renovation. The space doubled from 12,000 to 24,000 and has lots of new materials, computers, study rooms, and all sorts of...
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Why I’m Optimistic
Coins A few weeks ago I was asked by my boss to prepare a short presentation on change and libraries for the library’s staff development days in December. It’s been a great reason to read and really...
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Time Travel, History and Fun
Last Saturday the Department of Recreation and Parks hosted the first Hunt for Henrico History. The event was held at the Deep Run Recreation Center at Deep Run Park. Over 800 people came to the...
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Jack and the Wonder Beans!
Last Saturday I took my kids to a great Library program! Some students from Theatre VCU put on a great show at the Gayton Library. It was an Appalachian rendition of the classic fairy tale Jack and the...
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My eBook Clinic Experience
I wrapped up my first round of eBook Clinics last night and it has been quite the experience. I went to all of the libraries in my library system (8) and over the past 4 weeks to try and help people in...
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Notes from 2012 LITA National Forum
I’ve finished writing up my notes from this year’s LITA National Forum (October 5-8). I don’t think they do justice to the amazingly smart people who presented. I’ve tried to include links to the...
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My new toys are here!
I’ve gotten all of my new toys! I received the iPad, Nook and Sony Reader today. I must say that I’m pretty giddy! It’s kinda like Christmas in October. My plans for a “Technology Petting Zoo” are...
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