I missed the summit type thing on the future of libraries in Darien a few weeks back so I’m really enjoying getting to read the work product from that meeting. I think sometimes our profession suffers from a lack of focus, though that may just be me talking about my own shortcomings. In any case, please read and comment The Darien Statements on the Library and Librarians
Author: jessamyn
no jokes, just a fun application
Ben Ostrowsky has made a nifty little app where you can text the word LIBRARY and your zip code to a number and receive the name and address of your local library in return. Handy! [thanks matt]
#cil2009
I’m at Computers in Libraries and it’s a whirlwind of good folks, good information and some terrible rooms (and a few good ones). Wireless is working decently, so I’ll be around on Twitter and the chatmachine. Say hi if you see me. My talks, the one I gave today and the one I’m giving tomorrow, are available at this URL.
give OCLC some feedback?
I’ve been following the OCLC policy change stuff from the position of a vaguely interested observer. My local public libraries aren’t members and aren’t affected terribly much, but of course I think the policy changes are a step in the wrong direction, a big and bold one. From a friend’s twitter stream [which I read via LiveJournal] comes this comment which I agree with.
Wow. A research company hired by OCLC seems to be unclear on the difference between a survey and a push poll.
If you haven’t given your feedback yet, even if you’re not an OCLC member, please do.
cool kids go to the library they don’t just marry librarians
