SEMLS Tech Watchhttp://www.semls.org/community/technews/Keeping up with technology and how it can be used in libraries.enMon, 29 Jun 2009 12:47:00 PDTMovable Type 3.33 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/semlstechhttp://feedburner.google.comThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.Handheld Librarian Conference http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/XREWC3wLLPs/handheld_librarian_conference.html109511086179Kathy LussierMon, 29 Jun 2009 12:47:00 PDTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.275The first-ever Handheld Librarian Online Conference looks interesting. Since it is an online conference, it may be a little more accessible to SEMLS members than other conferences that require travel.

There is a session on Kindle lending programs, which is something I know several SEMLS members are considering. It looks like several sessions will also focus on utilizing texting in reference services as well as one on Twitter.

If I decide to participate in the conference, I will post updates via my Twitter account.

]]>The first-ever Handheld Librarian Online Conference looks interesting. Since it is an online conference, it may be a little more accessible to SEMLS members than other conferences that require travel. There is a session on Kindle lending programs, which is...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/06/handheld_librarian_conference.htmlUS 20th in broadband penetrationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/UYXRR4e6ays/us_20th_in_broadband_penetrati.html104Kathy LussierFri, 19 Jun 2009 14:08:20 PDTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.271This is unacceptable. US 20th in broadband penetration, trails S. Korea, Estonia - Ars Technica.

Found via @acarvin

]]>This is unacceptable. US 20th in broadband penetration, trails S. Korea, Estonia - Ars Technica. Found via @acarvin...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/06/us_20th_in_broadband_penetrati.htmlLegitimize Social Media in Educationhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/PY2X2-PUVXI/legitimize_social_media_in_edu.html10010279Kathy LussierFri, 19 Jun 2009 09:39:56 PDTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.270TeachPaperless: This is the Moment: Legitimize Social Media in Education Found via @lbraun2000. ]]>A post on why this past week's use of Twitter to disseminate information about the protests in Iran and allow Iranian people to communicate should be a wake-up call to schools to stop blocking social media sites. TeachPaperless: This is...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/06/legitimize_social_media_in_edu.htmlExcerpts from Tuesday's Workshop: Where the Customer Ishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/b5cbKqJ58N0/excerpts_from_tuesdays_worksho.htmlKathy LussierFri, 05 Jun 2009 14:48:48 PDTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.261SEMLS Continuing Education podcast. These discussions addressed finding the time to provide Web 2.0 services in the library, otherwise known as the "Time Suck" discussion, and whether it is important to moderate Web 2.0 activity. ]]>Did you miss out on Linda Braun's workshop Tuesday on meeting customers where they are in an online world? Check out some excerpts from the discussion on the SEMLS Continuing Education podcast. These discussions addressed finding the time to provide...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/06/excerpts_from_tuesdays_worksho.htmlMyths and Realities of Launching a Wikihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/zPnEfCAl_8g/myths_and_realities_of_launchi.html95Kathy LussierFri, 22 May 2009 10:37:39 PDTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.259Wiki Myths, Wiki Reality -- CMS Watch - while working on my Learning 2.0 class. It talks about the high expectations of how a wiki can transform a work culture and why those expectations are unrealistic. I've found many of these myths to be true when I've worked on my own wikis. ]]>Found this article today - Wiki Myths, Wiki Reality -- CMS Watch - while working on my Learning 2.0 class. It talks about the high expectations of how a wiki can transform a work culture and why those expectations are...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/05/myths_and_realities_of_launchi.htmlCan Libraries Lend a Kindle?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/zoxWNNl0tkI/can_libraries_lend_a_kindle.html4951Kathy LussierThu, 16 Apr 2009 12:21:51 PDTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.251Since SEMLS is about to give away its Kindle, I thought I should post this LJ article about whether a library has the legal right to circulate a Kindle. Mixed Answers to "Is It OK for a Library To Lend a Kindle?" - 4/7/2009 - Library Journal In my mind, I don't see how Amazon could say a library wouldn't have the legal right to lend a Kindle. What are your thoughts?

]]>Since SEMLS is about to give away its Kindle, I thought I should post this LJ article about whether a library has the legal right to circulate a Kindle. Mixed Answers to "Is It OK for a Library To Lend...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/04/can_libraries_lend_a_kindle.htmlIn Defense of the Kindlehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/0yK9wfxZQXo/in_defense_of_the_kindle.html495163Kathy LussierThu, 05 Mar 2009 11:53:48 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.233In Defense of the Kindle - The Atlantic (March 5, 2009) Personally, I still prefer print, but I believe literature will thrive in an electronic world no matter how people choose to read it. Found via Library Stuff. ]]>A nicely-written piece about the continued importance of literature in an electronic world. A rare books librarian's argues in the Atlantic that the Kindle will not lead to the "end of the culture of letters: - In Defense of the...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/03/in_defense_of_the_kindle.htmlTexting improves literacyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/zcK5lH40kkM/texting_improves_literacy.html6261Kathy LussierWed, 25 Feb 2009 06:52:55 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.232I've spoken to many librarians who probably disagree with this article: BBC NEWS | Technology | Texting 'improves language skill' So what are your thoughts?

]]>I've spoken to many librarians who probably disagree with this article: BBC NEWS | Technology | Texting 'improves language skill' So what are your thoughts?...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/02/texting_improves_literacy.htmlThe new Kindle is now available for pre-orderhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/sdW3Lf7TqVw/the_new_kindle_is_now_availabl.html50495251Kathy LussierMon, 09 Feb 2009 08:57:32 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.227Press Release regarding the new Kindle. Longer battery life, sharper images, faster page turns and a new read-to-me feature are included in the device ]]>Amazon has issued its Press Release regarding the new Kindle. Longer battery life, sharper images, faster page turns and a new read-to-me feature are included in the device...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/02/the_new_kindle_is_now_availabl.htmlLooking for Help with SEMLS Tech Watchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/ajSiaXBjycE/looking_for_help_with_semls_te.htmlKathy LussierThu, 05 Feb 2009 08:05:14 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.222It's hard to believe, but I have been doing this blog for four years now. But anyone who is following it knows that I am a sporadic poster. I can go months without posting a single item and then post three items in a single week.

While I was moving my blog last night, I happened to check the stats for my RSS feed and noticed that people are actually reading this thing, which was exciting to see! However, I also felt bad because readers could be getting so much more out of it if I were a more consistent blogger.

So I'm putting out a call for help. I know there are a lot of people in the region who enjoy working with technology and thinking of ways it can be used in libraries. If there is a combined effort in sharing what we discover about technology, I'm hopeful that the blog can be a much more useful information tool for SEMLS members.

Are there are any SEMLS members interested in helping me co-author the blog? If so, leave a comment here or send me an e-mail at klussier@semls.org.

]]>It's hard to believe, but I have been doing this blog for four years now. But anyone who is following it knows that I am a sporadic poster. I can go months without posting a single item and then post...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/02/looking_for_help_with_semls_te.htmlScience Reference Center Subscription is Now Activehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/8G4BO8H9vbc/science_reference_center_subsc.htmlKathy LussierWed, 04 Feb 2009 19:06:29 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.217As many of you know, SEMLS has selected Ebsco’s Science Reference Center as the new database subscription available to SEMLS members this year. The funds for a new database subscription were made available after the state took over the region’s ProQuest newspaper subscriptions. Ebsco has finished setting up access for SEMLS members. Since we already subscribe to Literary Reference Center through Ebsco, the access information is similar to what you use for that product. To access Science Reference Center and Literary Reference Center from one link, use the following URL: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cookie,uid&custid=xxxx With this URL, you need to replace xxxx with your library's Ebsco customer ID. This is the same customer ID that is used in your library's link to Literary Reference Center. It usually starts with the letter s and is followed by seven numbers. If you want to link directly to Science Reference Center, the URL is: http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cookie,uid&profile=scienceref&custid=xxxx Once again, the xxxx needs to be replaced with your library's Ebsco customer ID. If you have any questions about setting up access for this subscription or cannot find your Ebsco customer ID, feel free to send an e-mail to helpdesk@semls.org.
]]>As many of you know, SEMLS has selected Ebsco’s Science Reference Center as the new database subscription available to SEMLS members this year. The funds for a new database subscription were made available after the state took over the region’s...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/01/science_reference_center_subsc.htmlWikipedia Changes May Become More Restrictivehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/cAPHT5CjgHM/wikipedia_changes_may_become_m.htmlKathy LussierWed, 04 Feb 2009 19:06:29 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.218According to the NY Times, Wikipedia may restrict who can make updates to the encyclopedia. Under the new system, only registered, reliable users will be able to make live updates to Wikipedia. All others will be flagged to be reviewed by one of those reliable users. Will librarians be more accepting of Wikipedia with these rules? And is this a good move for Wikipedia? According to the article, under a test case with German Wikipedia, some revisions took as long as three weeks to appear on the site.
]]>According to the NY Times, Wikipedia may restrict who can make updates to the encyclopedia. Under the new system, only registered, reliable users will be able to make live updates to Wikipedia. All others will be flagged to be reviewed...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/01/wikipedia_changes_may_become_m.htmlDigital Paper: a few years late, and not so flexible - The Boston Globehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/0IFdaW6K1JA/digital_paper_a_few_years_late.htmlKathy LussierWed, 04 Feb 2009 19:06:29 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.219Digital Paper: a few years late, and not so flexible - The Boston Globe

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]]>Digital Paper: a few years late, and not so flexible - The Boston GlobePosted using ShareThis...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/01/digital_paper_a_few_years_late.htmlTop 100 Web Apps for 2008http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/IV01lBTTXco/top_100_web_apps_for_2008.htmlKathy LussierWed, 04 Feb 2009 19:06:29 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.220OK - so it's the beginning of the new year, and it looks like I'll be posting a bunch of lists over the next couple of days. Here are the Top 100 Web Apps for 2008 from WebWare. Some, like WordPress, Flickr, and Pandora, are old favorites. Others, like ooVoo, are fairly new. I'll have to spend some time over the next week checking out some of these sites.
]]>OK - so it's the beginning of the new year, and it looks like I'll be posting a bunch of lists over the next couple of days. Here are the Top 100 Web Apps for 2008 from WebWare. Some, like...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/01/top_100_web_apps_for_2008.htmlTop Technology Breakthroughs from Wired Magazinehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/semlstech/~3/qpMn1laxWQA/top_technology_breakthroughs_f.htmlKathy LussierWed, 04 Feb 2009 19:06:29 PSTtag:www.semls.org,2009:/community/technews//7.221Wired's list of Top Technology Breakthroughs for 2008 gives us some good ideas of what will be seeing over the next couple of years. Some, like the edible chip, are just creepy. Others, like flexible displays, could have a big impact on libraries as we continue to wait for the eBook device that will catch on with the public.
]]>Wired's list of Top Technology Breakthroughs for 2008 gives us some good ideas of what will be seeing over the next couple of years. Some, like the edible chip, are just creepy. Others, like flexible displays, could have a big...http://www.semls.org/community/technews/2009/01/top_technology_breakthroughs_f.html