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As textbook costs skyrocket, cheaper rental options surge - 0 views

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Scott Peterson on 13 Sep 13

Textbook prices have increased several times more than inflation, and it's been an issue for years about new textbooks being required every year with little or no difference. This initiative is largely happening from university bookstores that are trying to stem costs by letting students rent textbooks for large enrollment classes. While a good idea, it seems to only be fighting a flood of costs, in particular as publishers move to electronic textbooks that have the access controlled by them.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Textbook prices have increased several times more than inflation, and it's been an issue for years about new textbooks being required every year with little or no difference. This initiative is largely happening from university bookstores that are trying to stem costs by letting students rent textbooks for large enrollment classes. While a good idea, it seems to only be fighting a flood of costs, in particular as publishers move to electronic textbooks that have the access controlled by them.</div>

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Half of 2011 papers now free to read - 0 views

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Scott Peterson on 29 Aug 13

An interesting article showing the progress of open-access despite DRM and publisher control. However, my next question remains unanswered: Are these the papers that people want to read?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An interesting article showing the progress of open-access despite DRM and publisher control. However, my next question remains unanswered: Are these the papers that people want to read?</div>

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The ALA Ebook Standoff - 1 views

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Megan Durham on 01 Oct 12

A look at the big e-book debate between libraries and publishers.

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Digital Public Library of America » Blog Archive » Dan Cohen Named Founding E... - 0 views

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shared by Jennifer Parsons on 05 Mar 13 - No Cached

At the Center, Cohen has overseen projects ranging from new publishing ventures (PressForward) to online collections (September 11 Digital Archive) to software for scholarship (the popular Zotero research tool).
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Jennifer Parsons on 05 Mar 13

This sounds like a good choice, and makes me even more excited for what the DPLA could have in store.

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What is metadata? A Christmas themed exploration. | Information Culture, Scientific Ame... - 1 views

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shared by Jennifer Parsons on 10 Jan 13 - No Cached

Broadly speaking, metadata is simply a structured description of something else. The most popular example of metadata comes from the library catalog. Each book has a title, author, call number, publisher, ISBN etc. listed in the online catalog. These elements comprise the book’s metadata, and there are rules to make sure that things are standardized.
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Jennifer Parsons on 10 Jan 13

Includes one of the best brief descriptions of metadata that I've found. The author also, using example photos, illustrates the importance of metadata and its relevance to a material being used.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Includes one of the best brief descriptions of metadata that I've found. The author also, using example photos, illustrates the importance of metadata and its relevance to a material being used.</div>

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Sharla Lair on 11 Jan 13

Nice! Thanks for sharing Jennifer.

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Next ALCTS e-Forum: BISAC and Beyond, April 17-18 - 0 views

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  BISAC and Beyond: Making Word-Based Classification Your Own April 17-18, 2012 Hosted by Logan MacDonald and Loretta Mainock Please join us for an e-forum discussion. It's free and open to everyone! Registration information is at the end of the message. Each day, sessions begin and end at: Pacific: 7am - 3pm Mountain: 8am - 4pm Central: 9am - 5 pm Eastern: 10am - 6pm Description: Many libraries are considering moving away from traditional classification systems like Dewey or LC in favor of word-based systems based on BISAC, a classification scheme used by book retailers and publishers. Reclassifying a library collection takes thought, planning, courage, and sweat. How can a word-based classification system benefit your customers? Join the conversation and talk to other libraries who have already ditched Dewey or are considering making the switch. Topics for discussion may include: Why switch to a BISAC-based system? Adapting BISAC for the needs of your customers Planning the conversion process Tips, tricks, and FAQs for reclassifying collections Using BISAC for collection development Rethinking the 'flow' of your nonfiction collection Merchandising with BISAC BISAC and the MARC record Leveraging BISAC in the OPAC to add discovery points Logan Macdonald is the Collection Development Manager for Anythink Libraries in Adams County, Colorado. In 2008, Logan helped develop WordThink, Anythink's BISAC-based classification system that was implemented district-wide in 2009. Prior to joining Anythink, Logan worked for the Montrose Regional Library District in Montrose, Colorado and University of Washington Libraries in Seattle. He is frequently introduced by colleagues as "The Man Who Killed Dewey." Loretta Mainock is the Anythink Buyer for children's materials and also purchases econtent, music and dvd's for Anythink Libraries. She has been with the library district for more than 15 years. She has been in
  
  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">BISAC and Beyond: Making Word-Based Classification Your Own April 17-18, 2012 Hosted by Logan MacDonald and Loretta Mainock Please join us for an e-forum discussion. It's free and open to everyone! Registration information is at the end of the message. Each day, sessions begin and end at: Pacific: 7am - 3pm Mountain: 8am - 4pm Central: 9am - 5 pm Eastern: 10am - 6pm Description: Many libraries are considering moving away from traditional classification systems like Dewey or LC in favor of word-based systems based on BISAC, a classification scheme used by book retailers and publishers. Reclassifying a library collection takes thought, planning, courage, and sweat. How can a word-based classification system benefit your customers? Join the conversation and talk to other libraries who have already ditched Dewey or are considering making the switch. Topics for discussion may include: Why switch to a BISAC-based system? Adapting BISAC for the needs of your customers Planning the conversion process Tips, tricks, and FAQs for reclassifying collections Using BISAC for collection development Rethinking the 'flow' of your nonfiction collection Merchandising with BISAC BISAC and the MARC record Leveraging BISAC in the OPAC to add discovery points Logan Macdonald is the Collection Development Manager for Anythink Libraries in Adams County, Colorado. In 2008, Logan helped develop WordThink, Anythink's BISAC-based classification system that was implemented district-wide in 2009. Prior to joining Anythink, Logan worked for the Montrose Regional Library District in Montrose, Colorado and University of Washington Libraries in Seattle. He is frequently introduced by colleagues as "The Man Who Killed Dewey." Loretta Mainock is the Anythink Buyer for children's materials and also purchases econtent, music and dvd's for Anythink Libraries. She has been with the library district for more than 15 years. She has been in</div>
  
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Ayah Bdeir: Building blocks that blink, beep and teach | Video on TED.com - 3 views

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Sharla Lair on 29 Mar 12

We have to get these! We can create our own little MOBIUSbots!

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anonymous on 30 Mar 12

http://littlebits.cc/ Ayah Bdeir is from the MIT Media Lab. I love the Media Lab - it produces the coolest of cool ideas. I'm not sold on using these to make a bot, but I'm definitely going to get some for Freya.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"><a href="http://littlebits.cc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://littlebits.cc/</a> Ayah Bdeir is from the MIT Media Lab. I love the Media Lab - it produces the coolest of cool ideas. I'm not sold on using these to make a bot, but I'm definitely going to get some for Freya.</div>

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Jennifer Parsons on 30 Mar 12

Wow, I cannot wait until Henry is old enough to play with these!

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Tumblrarian 101: Tumblr for Libraries and Librarians - 1 views

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Megan Durham on 28 Aug 12

I think I have a Tumblr account (?) but obviously I don't use it. Anyone have one? Tumblr got me a job. Being intimidated by the prospect of a "full-size" blog, I joined Tumblr in February 2011. Since then I've shamelessly promoted my "name" and stalked down as many libraries/librarians on the site as I could find. I've connected with libraries, librarians, library students, publishers, writers, readers, Doctor Who fanatics, and cat lovers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I think I have a Tumblr account (?) but obviously I don't use it. Anyone have one? Tumblr got me a job. Being intimidated by the prospect of a "full-size" blog, I joined Tumblr in February 2011. Since then I've shamelessly promoted my "name" and stalked down as many libraries/librarians on the site as I could find. I've connected with libraries, librarians, library students, publishers, writers, readers, Doctor Who fanatics, and cat lovers.</div>

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Scott Peterson on 30 Aug 12

A bit too much of a fan piece but a general description of how librarians can use Tumblr as networking. The basic function is similar to Twitter--namely microblogging, but post aren't limited to 140 characters of text and can include image, videos, and audio clips.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A bit too much of a fan piece but a general description of how librarians can use Tumblr as networking. The basic function is similar to Twitter--namely microblogging, but post aren't limited to 140 characters of text and can include image, videos, and audio clips. </div>

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College & Research Libraries News | Relational communications: Developing key connections - 0 views

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Jennifer Parsons on 19 Jul 12

Florida State University librarians describe a program devised by FSU to encourage faculty to use open access publishing. I like how they focused just as much on educating their library staff and giving them the time and space needed to then go and open recruit faculty, and the resources to keep up the interest.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Florida State University librarians describe a program devised by FSU to encourage faculty to use open access publishing. I like how they focused just as much on educating their library staff and giving them the time and space needed to then go and open recruit faculty, and the resources to keep up the interest.</div>

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Georgia College Produces Student-Written E-Textbook -- Campus Technology - 0 views

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Megan Durham on 16 Aug 12

E-Textbooks | News Georgia College Produces Student-Written E-Textbook Nine graduate students in an Advanced Technology for Teachers course at Georgia College have published their own e-textbook, Using Technology in Education, through Apple's iBookstore. The free, downloadable textbook is available on the iPad via iBooks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">E-Textbooks | News Georgia College Produces Student-Written E-Textbook Nine graduate students in an Advanced Technology for Teachers course at Georgia College have published their own e-textbook, Using Technology in Education, through Apple's iBookstore. The free, downloadable textbook is available on the iPad via iBooks.</div>

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Generate and keep really secure passwords for free | ITworld - 0 views

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Of course, they could look for a username that sounds like you in the list of 8 million LinkedIn and EHarmony logins and then just use the password published there, or the ones posted following the hack of 77 million user accounts at Sony or the 130 million credit-card accounts taken from the clearinghouse that processes your credit card payments, or tens of thousands lost by a New York electric utility or the California government services agency you thought was unquestionably trustworthy or the 24 million emails and user names swiped from Zappos or almost anywhere else.
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you should use a different highly secure password at every site you use.
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That way, no matter what web-site login database is breached next, your loss can be limited to only the information (or money) on that one site,
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KeePass -- one of two apps with unquestioned leads; both come with Firefox and Internet Explorer extensions or web sites you can used independently; LastPass – the other of the two leaders. Both are stable, quick, reliable and free;
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  I've used LastPass. It's nice, but I prefer to have something local if possible. I'm not really concerned with their security, but it's nice to have your passwords offline.
  
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KeePass;
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  This one doesn't have a browser integration but it can be kept on a usb key for portability
  
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Kindle Worlds - 1 views

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Megan Durham on 23 Jul 13

New stories inspired by books, shows, movies, comics, music, and games people love. Welcome to Kindle Worlds, a place for you to publish fan fiction inspired by popular books, shows, movies, comics, music, and games. With Kindle Worlds, you can write new stories based on featured Worlds, engage an audience of readers, and earn royalties.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">New stories inspired by books, shows, movies, comics, music, and games people love. Welcome to Kindle Worlds, a place for you to publish fan fiction inspired by popular books, shows, movies, comics, music, and games. With Kindle Worlds, you can write new stories based on featured Worlds, engage an audience of readers, and earn royalties.</div>

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Megan Durham on 23 Jul 13

Here is more info. about Kindle Worlds. I'm surprised authors are ok with this- it seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Here is more info. about Kindle Worlds. I'm surprised authors are ok with this- it seems like a lawsuit waiting to happen.</div>

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Megan Durham on 23 Jul 13

Though this could turn into a cool library program. . . or at the very least a lively copyright conversation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Though this could turn into a cool library program. . . or at the very least a lively copyright conversation.</div>

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Stunning idea: digital library in Bucharest subway station [pictures] - 0 views

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shared by Megan Durham on 12 Jul 13 - No Cached

Megan Durham on 12 Jul 13

Vodafone Romania, in collaboration with a publishing house Humanitas, launched an ambient advertising campaign, which is simply fantastic. A Victoria Square metro station was turned into... a digital library. The walls are being covered with large format posters, from top to bottom. Bucharest commuters who enter the station suddenly discover that they're in an impressive library.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Vodafone Romania, in collaboration with a publishing house Humanitas, launched an ambient advertising campaign, which is simply fantastic. A Victoria Square metro station was turned into... a digital library. The walls are being covered with large format posters, from top to bottom. Bucharest commuters who enter the station suddenly discover that they're in an impressive library.</div>

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Megan Durham on 12 Jul 13

@Sharla can we use this to promote the new Ebsco ebook purchase. . . we just need a big wall!

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Will e-publishing help Africa switch on to reading? - 0 views

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Scott Peterson on 06 Dec 13

An interesting idea, as much of the third world is skipping traditional infrastructure for things like wireless, and material produced by by and targeted to local interests and history would sell well.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An interesting idea, as much of the third world is skipping traditional infrastructure for things like wireless, and material produced by by and targeted to local interests and history would sell well.</div>

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As textbook costs skyrocket, cheaper rental options surge - 0 views

Half of 2011 papers now free to read - 0 views

The ALA Ebook Standoff - 1 views

Digital Public Library of America » Blog Archive » Dan Cohen Named Founding E... - 0 views

What is metadata? A Christmas themed exploration. | Information Culture, Scientific Ame... - 1 views

Next ALCTS e-Forum: BISAC and Beyond, April 17-18 - 0 views

Ayah Bdeir: Building blocks that blink, beep and teach | Video on TED.com - 3 views

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