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I like how they feature a group of collections on the home page and then include a separate section of additional collections. It clearly shows which are of greater importance and leaves no question of where users can click to start exploring. On the con side, only some of these featured collections lead to digitized primary source materials. We need to make it clear for our users which collections are available online and which only include online finding aids.

You have to view this in iTunes or a mobile device. It's an interesting collection of iconic images/designs that this museum feel are classic in the sense of their longevity. The include a short video with each entry and talk a bit about their selection. They even include the Kalashnikov rifle as on of their iconic designs.

A flickr collection of search interface examples and patterns compiled by Peter Morville. Includes a few libraries.

found via http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/20Rlibrary.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin NextReads is an email-based outreach service that not only promotes your library and its collection, but reaches remote users and visitors to your virtual library branch-your website. Each book in every newsletter is accompanied by a brief, original annotation and a catalog link so that patrons can simply click on the link to search your catalog.

found via http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/20Rlibrary.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin

An open source collection management system. List of sites using omeka at http://omeka.org/codex/Sites_Using_Omeka

A few links about innovative new ways to do librarianship along with challenge to build a Pinterest collection that describes envisions what future libraries will be.

"A collection of inspirational websites using media queries and responsive web design"

Due to the Library's frequent movement of collections the last few years, interactive floor plans are not currently available. Below is a description of what can be found on each floor while new floor plans are being devised.

collection of coding techniques for parsing traditional library data

Yes, silly. But inspirationally it has valid design merit.

If we're looking for some artwork to spice up the office, I say we pick a few prints from this site... Might I recommend Super Powers or Beer, though, they all rock.

This new feature for Zotero will come in use for Fred's grant.

This new feature for Zotero will come in use for Fred's grant.

Really interesting way to crowd-source transcription of handwritten material