SLANZA Connected Librarians

This is a very interesting article that appeared last week and has created a lot of comment online. There is quite a backlash against it including an article in the current Listener saying that there is no 'should' in reading for pleasure. I am firmly of the opinion that any reading is GOOD reading and won't apologise for what I read!

SLANZA Connected Librarians T2 2014

via: email -- Hi all, This might be of interest to the Auckland librarians. Creative Commons is hosting a free public event on the future of the commons in Auckland on 9 July. We'll be talking about free and open textbooks, research, heritage and culture, with a range of special guests.  The event will be held at Sky City after the Nethui conference. Please feel free to spread the word to anyone who might be interested. You don't need to attend the Nethui conference (though you should feel free to do that, too!) More information and RSVP here: http://creativecommons.org.nz/2014/06/nethui-meetup-generation-open/ Cheers, Matt Matt McGregor Public Lead  Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand 027 227 8668 | 64 4 4705 779 creativecommons.org.nz groups.creativecommons.org.nz

The past - remixed & remastered. Includes graphics, galleries, lists, timelines, maps etc.

Looks amazing

Uses images and graphics to help explain global conflicts over the past 100 years. Useful WWI information for the centenary of its outbreak. Originally shared by Senga on the listserv.

Everyday exploration of chemical compounds. Infographics on the chemistry behind things like: the smell of frying bacon, grapefruit, and tanning lotion.

"Informing New Zealand" textbook has now been updated and revised and is available as a wiki.

Latest Study: A full-time school librarian makes a critical differen

BYOD in the library

Recorded video interviews with some of the authors at the Auckland Writers' Festival 2014

Fantastic for geography / trivia!

Just to let you know you now can get the school journals online via TKI. Literacy online.  Brilliant!