This white paper written by Virginia Feher and I started out as a conversation about the changes brought about by automation within the UGA Libraries. Over the years, I have documented some of the changes in automation (including 5 migrations/conversions of the ILS – Library catalog!) through discussions with colleagues within the Libraries and outside. This article not only provides
This evening I’m doing hands-on database and cataloging training (focus on metadata/cataloging and quality control) for the Owens Library; Tuesday and Weds, I am teaching for Lyrasis on FRBR (get FRBRized!) and then another session on Introducing RDA: 1, Structure, Principles and Core Elements (Live Online) which makes for lots of time juggling and very early mornings so that I
Look what is featured over at semanticweb under industry news… http://semanticweb.com/new-semantic-web-book-for-librarians_b25441 “You’ll learn how to start and track trends using social media, find hidden content online, and search for reusable online content, crucial skills for those looking to be better searchers. The authors explain how to explore data and statistics through WolframAlpha, create searchable metadata in Flickr, and give meaning
Okay, so here is one of my goals I am pitching for next year: Become well versed in the fundamentals of RDA, focusing specifically on the changes between AACR2 and RDA, so that I can serve as a resource person for [my Unit]; additionally learn more about “future” data carriers: RDFa and other Semantic Web schemas and how they connect
Privacy and You, December 14 10am-12n here at Training and Development. (Note this class is open to UGA staff & faculty only – if you are not a UGA employee and are interested in a class, please contact me. I will be teaching an open class on privacy in late December) “Do you know how to keep your social media
UGAers ~ New & free class for you! If you’re a Facebook user and don’t know about security settings, this is a class for you. If you travel and use public wifi, this is a class for you! Privacy & YOU:Focusing on best practices and practical tips for maintaining your privacy using skills that can be applied to any website
Customer service and technology (usg staff council) View more presentations from robin f Kind of a whirlwind topic but we tweeted some people, checked out Facebook Pages & stats AND created a QRcode. All in 1 hour!
UGA Librarians at COMO. Building a Green Library: Lessons Learned from Three Georgia Academic LibrariesThree Georgia library directors, Gene Ruffin, Loren Pinkerman, and Bill Potter, will discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in building an environmentally sustainable or “green” building. Virginia Feher(UGA), Gene Ruffin, Bill Potter(UGA), Loren Pinkerman One Size Fits No One: Unique Embedded Librarian Programs in Georgia UniversitiesAcademic
GEORGIA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC PAPER PRESENTATIONS October 6, 2011 Olympia I Room, 10:00a – 11:50 a 10:00 Pete Bursi: YBP Award Winner Why We Still Matter 10:12 Jackie Radebaugh Using the Social Design Model to Enhance Electronic Browsing and Document Linking in Online Journal Databases 10:24 Jason Puckett Open Source Software and Librarian Values
LinkedIn: Web 2.0 Social Media Panel (2008)UGA faculty Kaye Sweetser, Janet Frick, withDavid Noah from the Center for Teaching and Learning discuss Web 2.0 Social Media at the Student Learning Center. Facilitated by robin fay