a new public library in London with an unusual shape

Only 11 students in the survey, but as we saw with our usability testing, patterns tend to emerge with even a small group of people. 

A separate LibGuide was spun-off just for staff training ... one of those guides is this one - a LibGuide about LibGuides. 

Iowa academic libraries -- Symphony users include Dordt, Drake, and Morningside

Regional Groups -- including the Upper Midwest Region Users Group

Lots of links to reports and articles about library software including ILS vendors. Great resources!

  "Old models of library operation may disappear, but that does not mean they can't be replaced.  Academic libraries' central book model is temporarily insulated by high prices, but change will come just the same.  The time provided by this insulation should be used to explore sources of content like local special collections with clear ownership and distribution rights.  Without restrictions like those imposed by many third party vendors, special collections can provide a proving ground for next generation interfaces and services. This home-grown expertise within libraries can then be applied on a wider basis in the future.                 The examples and efforts discussed in this column share one thing at their core, and that is that they are services made by libraries, for libraries.  As a collective institution, libraries have great expertise in building sustainable preservation systems capable of lasting many years.  Third party vendors do not have a proven track record on building long term preservation systems for electronic resources at this point in time.  By placing our trust, funds, and collections in the hands of those third parties we turn libraries into middlemen.  For the short term gain of providing easy access to next generation library services, we risk disintermediation by those vendors and removal from the service equation entirely.  Libraries of all types and sizes can look inward and grow from our strengths.  Major publishers and content providers aren't likely to allow new services with the same scope libraries enjoyed in the past.  Fortunately, special collections and collaborative efforts are accessible to even the smallest library as perfect opportunities for gaining relevant experience and expertise.  By basing that experience and expertise on homegrown services built by and for libraries, they can ensure a sustainable future of next generation services."

Interesting little case study example of patron-driven acquisition. 

other examples of SirsiDynix OPACs - all at public libraries, though

Index labels and examples of expert search in WorldCat; short code commands for things like title, series, isbn and many others

A great image for a future presentation on sources (cough, cough) about th paradox cycle of rumors and such on Wikipedia.

A bookmarklet to add to any browser to run a search on a specific item from Amazon, WorldCat, etc. in our OPAC.  Search for "Briar Cliff" and we're the first result. Drag the bookmarklet link to the browser's bookmark bar. 

One-hour professional development modules for educators to teach themselves about copyright and primary sources of various kinds.

LibGuide help for creating search boxes to various providers, with the code to use

Embed a ProQuest search widget on a web page

WorldCat search widgets to embed on websites ... not as tweakable as I remember them being, especially not the 3rd example.  2nd example can be played with, though. 

EBSCO search widgets to embed on websites or guides -- step-by-step instructions