So, I had to put together a matrix for ebook shopping for the Gadget Group in the Libraries. I tried to do a straightforward comparison, but as with all technology, that’s not always easy. I love my Kindle, but Nook Color looks like it might be a great ereader/tablet platform (Android based) for under 300$. It certainly is lighter than
and really you should go to the site to see the rollovers. http://xkcd.com/877/
I have been to alot of meetings over the years – some great, some not so great, some pointless, some redundant, some effective… Over the years I have gathered together my tactics for both being a participant and being the organizer. Meeting organizersA meeting organizer doesn’t even have to be the person in charge of the actual meeting. Organization: Agendas.
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I need some feedback. I have multiple blogs out there. Some are more up to date than others; but none are particularly scandalous.From 2000-2006, I art blogged. I blogged my art process. I blogged new art works. I blogged my heath problems. I blogged a photo friday EVERY friday. I photoblogged from my camera. It was much more personal than
Andy Woodworth is doing a MARC Madness of library terms. It’s all in silly good fun and I encourage you to stop by his blog and participate. Who says librarians don’t have a sense of humor?
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My social media policy:Use appropriate social media tools to professionally connect and cultivate a community of interesting individuals while sharing my experience, knowledge, and creativity. I will not friend/follow network everyone for the sake of numbers. Best practices1. Participate2. Be respectful and appropriate – remember your audience3. Share but don’t overshare – if your mom or boss shouldn’t see it,
Interesting that the 3 big take-aways from my presentation on digital identity, networking & branding seem to be: If you don’t build your digital identity, someone else will. – I say this all of the time. Anyone who has heard me preach teach/talk on identity, know that I firmly believe it. It’s kind of a control your destiny kind of