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In which the public learns about licensing
Teleread has an interesting post entitled How to give away an ebook after you’ve read it in which the author suggests people purchase ebooks for their local library rather for themselves, thus allowing multiple people to read the book (once the original purchaser has had a chance to read it). Sounds like a great idea,…
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CFP: Web 2.0 Applications for Distance Learning: JLIDLS
The Journal of Library and Information Service for Distance Learning, a peer-reviewed journal published by Routledge/Haworth Press, is planning a special issue on the topic of Web 2.0 applications, particularly as these applications may be utilized to support library services for distance students. JLISDL welcomes the submission of manuscripts for this special issue. The journal…
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CIL – The Mobile-ized Library
The May issue of Computers in Libraries, vol 29(5), is a special issue on The Mobil-ized Library. Looks like of the big aggregators only Gale has the full text just yet, but here’s the TOC to whet your appetite.
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Screencasts from the Patron’s Point of View
Over on Tame the Web, Mick Jacobsen describes how he decided to produce his screencasts not from the librarian point of view, but from the Patron Point of View (PPOV). Which video do you think would be viewed more: Learn How to Search LegalForms or Find a Customizable Contract for Your Business? I think the…
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Search Engine finds a new home
My heart skipped a beat this AM when Jesse Brown mentioned on the Search Engine podcast that due to cutbacks at the CBC, the show had been canceled. But he followed up with the good news that the show had been picked up by TVO, "Ontario's public educational media organization and a trusted source of…
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