Monthly Archives: February 2014

Programming advice

robinna/ February 25, 2014/ my projects/ 0 comments

So, someone asked me how I learned all of the web stuff that I know. It’s a combination of a lot of different resources but what I finally realized is the secret to everything (perhaps, even life itself): All you really need to understand is the structure, some of the basic commands, and how the code works. With that and

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3D technology – the next industrial revolution

robinna/ February 18, 2014/ Technology, STEM, 3D/ 0 comments

As schools across the country are beginning to prepare children for what some have called “the next industrial revolution” by assimilating 3D printing technology into their curriculum, toy manufacturing giant Hasbro is planning to incorporate the technology into kids’ playtime. More here and here References:http://www.3dprinterworld.com/article/3d-systems-hasbro-team-bring-3d-printing-playtime http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/17/hasbro-3d-printing-children-kids

U.S. Copyright Office seeks comments on orphan works & mass digitization under U.S. copyright law

robinna/ February 17, 2014/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

“Background: The Copyright Office is reviewing the issue of orphan works [1] under U.S. copyright law in continuation of its previous work on the subject and to advise Congress on potential legislative solutions. As part of its current review, the Office is considering recent developments in the legal and business environments regarding orphan works in the context of: (1) occasional

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the future of libraries – community spaces for the community

robinna/ February 4, 2014/ 3D/ 0 comments

Librarians are “part wizard, part genius, part explorer. The work they do everyday changes people’s lives.” YES. I do think she gets to the heart of the transition for libraries and this article speaks to that issue http://narrative.ly/long-live-the-book/what-is-a-library/ So what is the treehouse for academia? Building a space for learning and knowledge, creation and collaboration; however, we can’t forget that

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