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Visual literacy [presentation]

robinna/ November 18, 2013/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

A presentation on Leveraging Visual Literacy for Communication by Nicole Brown : The ability to critically engage with and communicate through visual materials is becoming a core competency for participation in today’s highly visual culture. This presentation will share successful techniques for using images in libraries. Visual learning objects will show how images can frame an instruction session by capturing

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Celebrating open access (quick overview) and links

robinna/ October 22, 2013/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

Do you what openaccess is and why it is important? Openaccess can save time in preparing instructional materials through reducing barriers to sharing educational content and research. Openaccess can provide new collaboration opportunities for faculty and students. Openaccess can provide new educational resources to students and faculty. “Peter Suber characterizes the core concept of open access this way: open access

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Really sorry – Linked data session at GLA/COMO

robinna/ September 26, 2013/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

Ok, for any of you who might have considered going to the Linked data session on Friday at COMO, I won’t be there. Surprise – I’m on the schedule but I can’t go (I thought I was pulled off a while ago) 😉 So, no linkeddata at COMO, but I’m going to do a virtual session on my topic as

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Sorry for the break!

robinna/ July 4, 2013/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

I don’t usually go so long without publishing, but there has been a lot going on for me. Stay tuned.Also, don’t forget to check out my facebook page for art and creative technology news (plus the occasional painting). You do not need to have a facebook account! Visit me at http://www.facebook.com/robinfayarts/

Mendeley news – Acquired by Elsevier, Open Data & more

robinna/ May 31, 2013/ Uncategorized/ 0 comments

Mendeley has been acquired by elsevier & other tidbits via the Mendeley May Librarian Newsletter (the talk about Mendeley is very interesting): ——————–This month we’re giving a look inside our relationship with open data, looking for your feedback on a new user resource, and inviting you to participate in upcoming programs. 1. Mendeley Vision2. What do you think: New User

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