My Presentations at Internet Librarian 2014
Last week, I gave four presentations at Internet Librarian 2014. As usual, it was a really useful conference, full of takeaways for me. Here are the presentations I gave: Web Trends to Watch in...
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Five Things to Remember when Opening a Makerspace
My library just opened our new makerspace, called the Make-It Lab, on Monday. If your library has opened a makerspace, or is thinking about it, remember this – it’s a very different type of service to...
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Put the iPhone Down
I just saw this article (via Beth Kanter’s Twitter feed) about the evils of smartphones. In this particular article, Sheldon Yellen talks about being a more effective CEO by continuing to use his old...
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Addicted to your Smartphone?
In my last article, I talked about the silliness of a CEO’s belief that smartphones are bad. There is another side to that coin – some people are really, truly addicted to their favorite mobile...
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iBeacon Technology
Have you heard about iBeacons? It’s possible this new technology will change many things about how we interact with our world. I’m still learning and experimenting with iBeacons – here’s what I know so...
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Non-Retail Uses for iBeacons
In my last post, I explained what iBeacons are and a bit about what they do, especially in retail stores. There are some pretty cool non-retail uses of iBeacon technology, too. Here are some examples:...
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iBeacons and the Library
I’ve shown what iBeacons are, and what they do in non-retail settings. Can they be used in a library setting? Definitely – because some libraries are already experimenting with them! There are...
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More Info about iBeacon Technology
My last couple of articles have looked into iBeacon technology. Interested in finding out more? This article has a bunch of links for more reading on iBeacons, and what’s happening with them. Enjoy! My...
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Presentations at Computers in Libraries 2015
I just got back from a full week of learning and sharing at Computers in Libraries. Great conference, as usual! Here are links to the presentations I gave: Emerging Trends in Libraries for 2015 (this...
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Check out The Cybrarian’s Web 2
Cheryl Ann Peltier-Davis has a new book out called The Cybrarian’s Web 2: An A-Z Guide to FREE Social Media Tools, Apps, and Other Resources. I wrote the forward to the book because I think The...
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Newest Pew Report on Social Media for 2015
Pew Research Center recently posted their newest report on social media – Mobile Messaging and Social Media 2015. Like most Pew reports, it’s focused on American adults, aged 18 and older. It’s an...
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712 Innovations and the Library
My library has a really cool partnership with 712 Innovations, and I wanted to share. 712 Innovations is a combined makerspace and coworking space in Topeka, KS. The idea for this space came out of two...
View ArticleMy Presentations from Internet Librarian 2015
I just got back from a whirlwind 4 days of Internet Librarian 2015. As usual, it was a really useful conference for me – lots of solid tips, learning, and networking with cool techie librarians. Here...
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6 Slick Improvements for 2016 – New Emerald Article
I have a new article up at Emerald Group Publishing titled Six Slick Improvements for 2016. Here’s what I talk about: Whew – you made it through the holidays and vacations, and now it’s a new year....
View ArticleMy Presentations at Computers in Libraries 2016
This year’s Computers in Libraries conference was a really good one for me! I had a great time learning, connecting with vendors, and presenting. Here are my slides from the presentations: UX Best...
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3 Takeaways from Computers in Libraries 2016
I have finally caught up, rested up, and thought a bit about the fun that was Computers in Libraries 2016. I learned stuff! Here are my 3 major takeaways from the conference (there were many more...
View ArticlePreparing for Emerging Trends
I think about emerging trends a lot, and realized that sometimes that’s not good enough. I think about them, research them, share those ideas and projects out with other staff. Sometimes those ideas...
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Do More with YouTube and Video
I was recently reading 5 facts about online video, for YouTube’s 10th birthday at the Pew Research Center, and found this: YouTube is the second-largest social networking site, behind Facebook. A 2014...
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Internet of Things vs. Mobile Devices
I just read an article about the Internet of Things overtaking mobile devices. Thanks to Michael Schofield for posting it (you ARE listening to the lib.ux podcast he does with Amanda Goodman, right?)....
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Presentations from a Trustee Workshop
I spent the weekend in the Philadelphia area doing some presentations for a Board of Trustees retreat. Fun time – they were, as you could expect, VERY engaged. Here are my presentations! Tech Trends...
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