Why The Next Big Pop-Culture Wave After Cupcakes Might Be Libraries : NPR
It's a few days old at this point, but I finally got a chance to read this lovely little blurb on libraries.
I've always wanted to star in a reality tv show on Bravo! The Real Librarians of Chester County has a nice ring to it, don't you think?
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tips on creating a horrible non-profit website
Enjoy a fun but relevant site on how to create a good (or terrible) non-profit website.
I giggled because I can remember all of these things happening in regards to my first non-profit job. I check the website once in a while, and it's STILL awful. Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians!
http://talance.com/blog/2010/06/30/15-ways-to-create-a-horrible-non-profit-website/
I giggled because I can remember all of these things happening in regards to my first non-profit job. I check the website once in a while, and it's STILL awful. Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians!
http://talance.com/blog/2010/06/30/15-ways-to-create-a-horrible-non-profit-website/
Thursday, July 22, 2010
I got a new gig!
I interviewed this week at the Spring City Library, part of the Chester County Library System for their Director position on Monday. They called on Tuesday to offer me the position, and Wednesday I accepted!
I cannot even express how excited I am. I'm scared to death of what to expect, and every time I think about it, I get a little queasy (I've never actually had to manage a staff before!)
But the board and I clicked immediately, we were both on on the same page in regards to creating a community space at the library, and they LOVE my focus on programming and getting out into the town and partnering with different groups.
They, of course, expressed a concern about getting teens into the library, so we'll see what we can do to make that happen.
Part of the issue is that it's a one room building, so the teens are literally sitting on top of the adults and that's probably a deterrent, but maybe some after-hours coffee houses and things like that will bring them in.
Also the giant "NO SKATEBOARDING" sign usually translates to "WE HATE SKATERS" in teen-speak.
They're getting ready for a rebuild in the near future, so I will get to experience what it's like to build a library from the ground up. (Again, makes my stomach turn with nerves)
And I thought the most exciting part of this week was getting new glasses! (I'm bringing emo back!)
I cannot even express how excited I am. I'm scared to death of what to expect, and every time I think about it, I get a little queasy (I've never actually had to manage a staff before!)
But the board and I clicked immediately, we were both on on the same page in regards to creating a community space at the library, and they LOVE my focus on programming and getting out into the town and partnering with different groups.
They, of course, expressed a concern about getting teens into the library, so we'll see what we can do to make that happen.
Part of the issue is that it's a one room building, so the teens are literally sitting on top of the adults and that's probably a deterrent, but maybe some after-hours coffee houses and things like that will bring them in.
Also the giant "NO SKATEBOARDING" sign usually translates to "WE HATE SKATERS" in teen-speak.
They're getting ready for a rebuild in the near future, so I will get to experience what it's like to build a library from the ground up. (Again, makes my stomach turn with nerves)
And I thought the most exciting part of this week was getting new glasses! (I'm bringing emo back!)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Google tests academic value
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/49953970-80/books-google-digital-copies.html.csp
Interesting blurb about Google.
They've distributed 12 grants to humanities projects to to test the academic value of their digital resources.
Interesting blurb about Google.
They've distributed 12 grants to humanities projects to to test the academic value of their digital resources.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
On The Media: Transcript of "Book It" (July 2, 2010)
On The Media: Transcript of "Book It" (July 2, 2010): "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Here is another of the many stories that I've enjoyed listening to from On The Media. This has by far become my favorite NPR show of the moment. I'm still loyal to my This American Life and Wait, Wait, but I'm happy to have another show to add to the list.
Enjoy! :o)
Here is another of the many stories that I've enjoyed listening to from On The Media. This has by far become my favorite NPR show of the moment. I'm still loyal to my This American Life and Wait, Wait, but I'm happy to have another show to add to the list.
Enjoy! :o)
Monday, July 12, 2010
that stressed the Dickens out of me!
Amaya made my head hurt! I don't know if my copy was being buggy, but I just couldn't get the darn program to run smoothly.
I decided to try and type the code into notepad, but I struggled with figuring out how to make margins and a fixed width.
When I downloaded Kompozer as a last minute attempt, I finally got the site to format the excerpt into a book like view.
I didn't research old books quite as much as some of my classmates, but I'm hoping that what I did was sufficient.
Now on to finished up our latest essay. Bring on the copyright issues!
I decided to try and type the code into notepad, but I struggled with figuring out how to make margins and a fixed width.
When I downloaded Kompozer as a last minute attempt, I finally got the site to format the excerpt into a book like view.
I didn't research old books quite as much as some of my classmates, but I'm hoping that what I did was sufficient.
Now on to finished up our latest essay. Bring on the copyright issues!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Mom: Son in 'extensive therapy' after viewing library book | son, book, therapy - News - WaltonSun.com
Mom: Son in 'extensive therapy' after viewing library book | son, book, therapy - News - WaltonSun.com
And this article makes me shake my head....
So the kid "put the book in his backpack." Does that mean he didn't check it out, but decided to "steal" the book? Which would make me believe that he knew it was a book that he probably wouldn't be able to check out of the library without some questioning.
Also, what could have possibly been portrayed in the book that would warrant being sent to an in-patient treatment facility? It sounds like this child may have had some issues before he took the book. Or maybe Mom is a little banana-town?
And this article makes me shake my head....
So the kid "put the book in his backpack." Does that mean he didn't check it out, but decided to "steal" the book? Which would make me believe that he knew it was a book that he probably wouldn't be able to check out of the library without some questioning.
Also, what could have possibly been portrayed in the book that would warrant being sent to an in-patient treatment facility? It sounds like this child may have had some issues before he took the book. Or maybe Mom is a little banana-town?
Welcome mat out for skateboarders at Gardner library - KansasCity.com
Welcome mat out for skateboarders at Gardner library - KansasCity.com
As a former punk kid, the above article makes me smile. My home library never discriminated against kids with skateboards, roller blades, chain wallets, or multi-colored hair. As long as you respected the space, they were more than happy to see you there.
As a former punk kid, the above article makes me smile. My home library never discriminated against kids with skateboards, roller blades, chain wallets, or multi-colored hair. As long as you respected the space, they were more than happy to see you there.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Top Trends 2010
I'm watching the LITA Top Tech Trends and I'm so happy to hear these panelists talking about things that I've thought about and hadn't really heard people talking about in the library.
I loved Dave's comment that when iPad users are asked what they think about the interface, they describe it in a very emotional way, which is a circle back to the book. When people talk about books they do use a sort of nostalgic romantic way of describing their affection for them. I giggled when he said his 2 year old daughter now thinks that all screens are touch interfaces.
Also another panelist mentioned the role of libraries computer labs. How, now that these hardware devices are becoming more affordable and more common, the users are coming to the library, not to use the new hardware, but to get the "stuff" and information that goes into it.
I was also so happy to hear someone talking about the Apple store, and how the POS is an iPhone! I was floored, and completely overwhelmed by going into an Apple store for the first time (without my husband) to get my iPhone replaced, and I could not for the life of me figure out where the cashier was.
A "Genius" found me roaming aimlessly and offered to check me in right on his iPhone.
Why aren't we moving towards this in the library more often? Our management team is equipping our reference librarians with iPads so that they can roam the stacks and help people where they are at to find the information and answers they need without walking up to a big desk. I cannot wait to see this initiative roll out.
I loved Dave's comment that when iPad users are asked what they think about the interface, they describe it in a very emotional way, which is a circle back to the book. When people talk about books they do use a sort of nostalgic romantic way of describing their affection for them. I giggled when he said his 2 year old daughter now thinks that all screens are touch interfaces.
Also another panelist mentioned the role of libraries computer labs. How, now that these hardware devices are becoming more affordable and more common, the users are coming to the library, not to use the new hardware, but to get the "stuff" and information that goes into it.
I was also so happy to hear someone talking about the Apple store, and how the POS is an iPhone! I was floored, and completely overwhelmed by going into an Apple store for the first time (without my husband) to get my iPhone replaced, and I could not for the life of me figure out where the cashier was.
A "Genius" found me roaming aimlessly and offered to check me in right on his iPhone.
Why aren't we moving towards this in the library more often? Our management team is equipping our reference librarians with iPads so that they can roam the stacks and help people where they are at to find the information and answers they need without walking up to a big desk. I cannot wait to see this initiative roll out.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Koha
Totally geeking out on the Koha project and adding 15 books on crochet. Partly because, I love yarn! The other part being that my desk houses my crochet bookshelf, and all are within reaching for the ISBN numbers. :o)
My Koha didn't look like the tutorial, so I had a minor freak out. However, all the same information is there, just in different spots.
I really got nervous about this one, just with all the questions and concerns on the discussion board and in the lecture presentaiton. But, I think I'm getting it.
We'll see how I'm feeling 15 entries later :o)
Hopefully this will move along smoothly, as I need all the time I can get to focus on the upcoming exam and essay due in LIS2000.
Happy 4th of July!
My Koha didn't look like the tutorial, so I had a minor freak out. However, all the same information is there, just in different spots.
I really got nervous about this one, just with all the questions and concerns on the discussion board and in the lecture presentaiton. But, I think I'm getting it.
We'll see how I'm feeling 15 entries later :o)
Hopefully this will move along smoothly, as I need all the time I can get to focus on the upcoming exam and essay due in LIS2000.
Happy 4th of July!
Friday, July 2, 2010
Library moments that make you shake your head...
Let me preface this by saying that I hope this is my only "rant" of the term. However this particular event happened 3 days ago, and I am still mortified* every time the memory pops into my head.
I am fortunate enough to work in a library that offers a ton of training opportunities and staff development programs for its employees. However, I constantly am faced with coworkers who don't strive to learn the next best thing. We all hear the term "Legacy Librarian" thrown around a lot to describe the "stuck in their ways" old school librarian who refuses to get with the program and try new things at the library.
However, our library is struck by and even bigger issue.... "legacy non-professionals." Now, I HATE the use of "non-professional" or "para-professional" in the library. I have been called it more than once, and I have to restrain myself from slapping that person.
These employees refuse to believe that the library is changing and evolving, and in turn, refuse to believe that advancements in technology have any place in our library system. This was made insanely apparent the other day when I was sitting in my cubicle and on the other side I heard a conversation. (I promise I'm not always eaves dropping!)
I don't 100% know what the discussion was about, but one person said, "Oh yes, you can see it on their blog." The other individual's response was, "What's a blog?"
Seriously? What's a BLOG?!?!?
Almost every library in our system has at least one, sometimes 2 or 3, and you don't even know what the technology is?
Ok, ok, she was "older"... but the woman works in Tech Services... TECH SERVICES! She is on a computer all day. In addition, our library in 2008 did 23 Things and kicked off the event by hosting a day long program for all staff, and the keynote speaker was the creator of the darn initiative. And guess what, he wasn't too much younger than the woman who didn't know what a blog was. Guess what Step 1 of 23 things is? Start a blog!
I know this seems like an extreme reaction, but this is just one of the many moments where I just shake my head and wonder when people will get it.
*You know you're from Philadelphia when you keep trying to spell Mortify with a 'ph' instead of an 'f' and can't figure out what you're doing wrong. Go Phillies! I have the same issue with flier vs. flyer.
I am fortunate enough to work in a library that offers a ton of training opportunities and staff development programs for its employees. However, I constantly am faced with coworkers who don't strive to learn the next best thing. We all hear the term "Legacy Librarian" thrown around a lot to describe the "stuck in their ways" old school librarian who refuses to get with the program and try new things at the library.
However, our library is struck by and even bigger issue.... "legacy non-professionals." Now, I HATE the use of "non-professional" or "para-professional" in the library. I have been called it more than once, and I have to restrain myself from slapping that person.
These employees refuse to believe that the library is changing and evolving, and in turn, refuse to believe that advancements in technology have any place in our library system. This was made insanely apparent the other day when I was sitting in my cubicle and on the other side I heard a conversation. (I promise I'm not always eaves dropping!)
I don't 100% know what the discussion was about, but one person said, "Oh yes, you can see it on their blog." The other individual's response was, "What's a blog?"
Seriously? What's a BLOG?!?!?
Almost every library in our system has at least one, sometimes 2 or 3, and you don't even know what the technology is?
Ok, ok, she was "older"... but the woman works in Tech Services... TECH SERVICES! She is on a computer all day. In addition, our library in 2008 did 23 Things and kicked off the event by hosting a day long program for all staff, and the keynote speaker was the creator of the darn initiative. And guess what, he wasn't too much younger than the woman who didn't know what a blog was. Guess what Step 1 of 23 things is? Start a blog!
I know this seems like an extreme reaction, but this is just one of the many moments where I just shake my head and wonder when people will get it.
*You know you're from Philadelphia when you keep trying to spell Mortify with a 'ph' instead of an 'f' and can't figure out what you're doing wrong. Go Phillies! I have the same issue with flier vs. flyer.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Illegal Movie Downloaders being Targeted
Ok, I am now officially hooked on the NPR show, On The Media. This week had, yet again, a story that referenced one of our lecture topics made it's way onto the show.
This week they discussed how law firms are now targeting individuals who download illegal movies and information via BitTorrent Clients.
The idea made in this story was that law firms are actually using this to create revenue, as opposed to the original reason for these lawsuits, which was education.
http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2010/06/25/05
Give it a listen, hopefully the transcript will be posted soon!
This week they discussed how law firms are now targeting individuals who download illegal movies and information via BitTorrent Clients.
The idea made in this story was that law firms are actually using this to create revenue, as opposed to the original reason for these lawsuits, which was education.
http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2010/06/25/05
Give it a listen, hopefully the transcript will be posted soon!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Social Software in Libraries
I listened to the Social Software in Libraries podcast from Library Gang 2.0 last week. What I found helpful was the point made that all social software options are not helpful for all libraries. Finding the social media device that fits the needs of a library is something that each individual library needs to make for itself.
We have a particularly technology enthusiastic librarian in our system who insists on using every social media option available. Sometimes I feel that if she focused on which items were actually working, and focusing her time on those, she would find more success.
I tried the blog to promote programs in the library, and found it difficult to keep up with, and tough to get the non-blogger to check out for upcoming information. I did find however, that creating a fan page on facebook has created a great way to communicate upcoming events to potential attendees, and as more people "fan" the program information is reaching more and more individuals.
My blog was not completely left to fade off into oblivion. I found that it was incredibly useful as a tool to stay in contact with the 18 member libraries that I help plan programming for.
Often, my e-mails are lost in the day to day hubbub because library directors don't have programming on their daily radar. But if I post information on a blog, and they subscribe to it, or have it bookmarked, they reach out to it once a week, once a month, or however often they focus on programming.
The response from the directors has increased significantly by implementing this social software.
What social software experiments have you tried? Find anything unique that worked?
Has anyone actually succeeded with Twitter? I just can't get into it!
We have a particularly technology enthusiastic librarian in our system who insists on using every social media option available. Sometimes I feel that if she focused on which items were actually working, and focusing her time on those, she would find more success.
I tried the blog to promote programs in the library, and found it difficult to keep up with, and tough to get the non-blogger to check out for upcoming information. I did find however, that creating a fan page on facebook has created a great way to communicate upcoming events to potential attendees, and as more people "fan" the program information is reaching more and more individuals.
My blog was not completely left to fade off into oblivion. I found that it was incredibly useful as a tool to stay in contact with the 18 member libraries that I help plan programming for.
Often, my e-mails are lost in the day to day hubbub because library directors don't have programming on their daily radar. But if I post information on a blog, and they subscribe to it, or have it bookmarked, they reach out to it once a week, once a month, or however often they focus on programming.
The response from the directors has increased significantly by implementing this social software.
What social software experiments have you tried? Find anything unique that worked?
Has anyone actually succeeded with Twitter? I just can't get into it!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Interview from On The Media on the Cost of Information
This was an interesting interview I caught this weekend from On the Media. I'll need to track down this month's Atlantic to read the whole article!
We've been talking a lot about Open Access in our classes, and I think this is an interesting look at the other side of things, where the evolution of Apps,are moving groups towards charging for their information.
Enjoy!
We've been talking a lot about Open Access in our classes, and I think this is an interesting look at the other side of things, where the evolution of Apps,are moving groups towards charging for their information.
Enjoy!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Library first in state to launch 'free music' program - San Jose Mercury News
Library first in state to launch 'free music' program - San Jose Mercury News
I'm curious to see how quickly this will catch on as a feature in other libraries!
I'm curious to see how quickly this will catch on as a feature in other libraries!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Oddly titled articles make me read them!
How e-Books are Like Disposable Razors
The title of this article caught my eye while scanning through this week's ALA newsletter.
Basically the author talks about how the evolution of e-books have unbundled the "package" of a book.
Nothing life changing, but worth giving a quick look too.
The title of this article caught my eye while scanning through this week's ALA newsletter.
Basically the author talks about how the evolution of e-books have unbundled the "package" of a book.
Nothing life changing, but worth giving a quick look too.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Google Apps
Just got done reading the Google Apps Manual. There are tons of little tips and tricks that I didn't realize I needed.
I'm intrigued by iGoogle and playing with Google Sites to create a page. I recently interviewed for a position at a very small library, and I could see many of the Google Apps being useful in the day to day running of the library. Especially with communication messages to library employees without sending them 50 e-mails per day. Creating a Google Sites page that perhaps only employees could view would be a great alternative.
I look forward to figuring out other ways I can use these goodies.
I'm intrigued by iGoogle and playing with Google Sites to create a page. I recently interviewed for a position at a very small library, and I could see many of the Google Apps being useful in the day to day running of the library. Especially with communication messages to library employees without sending them 50 e-mails per day. Creating a Google Sites page that perhaps only employees could view would be a great alternative.
I look forward to figuring out other ways I can use these goodies.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
On The Media Debate regarding AT&T's new data plans
Driving into work this afternoon I enjoyed a great debate from On The Media on AT&T's announcement that they will no longer offer an unlimited data plan to their customers. With the release of the new iPhone, I am curious how this will effect sales for new iPhone users and what it will mean for how we access and create digital media through our portable devices.
Click the link below to listen to the debate.
Click the link below to listen to the debate.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Studying is for the dogs
So I have this really awesome dog. We adopted him last September, and he is officially one of the family. He's a great dog because he sleeps 20 out of 24 hours a day.
I mean, he did sleep 20 hours a day until I started classes! Now I'm entertained by this show every time I sit down to study.
This particular video was taken about 40 minutes into his rope attack.
Love my pup, but I had to start closing the door on him during study time.
As for studying, I think I'm doing well. Listening to this week's class presentation made me feel a little bit more confident about how to prepare for the exam. I get really anxious about computer jargon and terminology. I understand what's going on, I just don't always remember what things are called, or the proper way to describe things. Hopefully the preparation will get me through.
I started toying around with Omeka this afternoon. I'll definitely need to set aside a good 2 hours to really figure this program out. I added 1 ebook item to my list... only 14 more to go!
I mean, he did sleep 20 hours a day until I started classes! Now I'm entertained by this show every time I sit down to study.
This particular video was taken about 40 minutes into his rope attack.
Love my pup, but I had to start closing the door on him during study time.
As for studying, I think I'm doing well. Listening to this week's class presentation made me feel a little bit more confident about how to prepare for the exam. I get really anxious about computer jargon and terminology. I understand what's going on, I just don't always remember what things are called, or the proper way to describe things. Hopefully the preparation will get me through.
I started toying around with Omeka this afternoon. I'll definitely need to set aside a good 2 hours to really figure this program out. I added 1 ebook item to my list... only 14 more to go!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Friday, June 4, 2010
Open Source discovery!
It's so interesting how as soon as I read about something in class, or complete a project, what I learned pops up in my work.
This week we had a meeting and the executive director of the library gave a brief presentation on vufind, a library resource portal. AccessPA is testing it out and go figure.... it's Open Source!
It uses the Evergreen System and I guess vufind kinda pops on top of it.
Click around and check out the test site.
It pulls in reviews from Amazon.com and Biographical information from Wikipedia, all free resources.
I don't work in circulation or in the cataloguing department in my library, but just as a customer, trying to utilize the Millenium Catalog is a pain in the butt sometimes. Vufind won't be solving all of the issues, but it's certainly a really big step in the right direction!
Friday, May 28, 2010
RefWorks
Just completed the Refworks project using Scopus and Google Scholar.
What an interesting little tool! Wish I had decided to start the project before I wrote the paper for LIS 2000. It would've been neat to test out integrating the reference page onto an actual document.
It took some getting use to, and I still haven't figured out if there's a way to select multiple items from Google Scholar and upload them at the same time. But all in all, I really think this will be a tool I continue using in the future.
The biggest problem with the project was finding a ton of articles that I want to read. Not sure when I'll find the time to read them, but at least I have a record for the future.
I'm nervous because I decided to complete this project early and get it off my plate. I didn't rush, but not using every avaliable day is really out of character for me. I'm sure I did everything properly. Fingers crossed!
What an interesting little tool! Wish I had decided to start the project before I wrote the paper for LIS 2000. It would've been neat to test out integrating the reference page onto an actual document.
It took some getting use to, and I still haven't figured out if there's a way to select multiple items from Google Scholar and upload them at the same time. But all in all, I really think this will be a tool I continue using in the future.
The biggest problem with the project was finding a ton of articles that I want to read. Not sure when I'll find the time to read them, but at least I have a record for the future.
I'm nervous because I decided to complete this project early and get it off my plate. I didn't rush, but not using every avaliable day is really out of character for me. I'm sure I did everything properly. Fingers crossed!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Week 2 Lecture
I found it very fortuitous that this weeks discussion was on operating systems. I am having issues with my wireless connection lately. It's almost like the wireless reader in my laptop has just disappeared.
It turns out that one of the possible issues has to do with a BIOS update gone wrong. I had no idea what that meant until this class. I'm not much closer to figuring out how to fix my problem, but at least I understand what's going on a little bit more.
I'm also realizing that it might be time to back up my files and restore my computer to factory defaults. After 5 years, there are just little bits of program that didn't uninstall correctly, items that I can't remove at all, and things that I can't figure out why they're there.
Fingers crossed that I do it correctly!
It turns out that one of the possible issues has to do with a BIOS update gone wrong. I had no idea what that meant until this class. I'm not much closer to figuring out how to fix my problem, but at least I understand what's going on a little bit more.
I'm also realizing that it might be time to back up my files and restore my computer to factory defaults. After 5 years, there are just little bits of program that didn't uninstall correctly, items that I can't remove at all, and things that I can't figure out why they're there.
Fingers crossed that I do it correctly!
Monday, May 17, 2010
Feeling a bit overwhelmed.
I'm trucking away with all of the reading, video watching, and downloading all the different requirements for the class and I'm getting really overwhelmed. In a week or so I will have this whole thing figured out, but right now some of the information is just going over my head.
Fingers crossed!
Fingers crossed!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Let's get it started!
Welcome to the first post of my blog for LIS 2600.
I'm not banking on this being particularly interesting for anyone outside of LIS 2600, but this should be a fun way to process my journey into the abyss that is Computer Technologies.
This class is reminding me of a pimped out version of 23 Things, which is exciting! Most of the information is going over my head right now, and I've had quite a few mini panic attacks when trying to process all of the information, but I'm sure by the end of the course I'll be one step closer to being a tech savvy info-geek.
I read the "Content, Not Containers" article this morning and really enjoyed it. It's neat reading things that were written a few years before about technology and seeing what has come true, what hasn't, and what new things are being done that weren't even on the radar.
I am famous for making the statement, "It's not about the books! Book are just the 'box'," so seeing it in print in an actual journal makes me feel great.
Reading the article reminded me of an episode of This American Life from 1997 called Tales from the Net. It was recorded at a time when computers and the internet were becoming the standard in people's homes. It's just fun to hear what people were doing on the internet 10+ year's ago, and how "new" it was compared to how we use computers and the internet today.
Tales from the Net
Ok, I think this is my rant for today.
Stay tuned for our next episode!
I'm not banking on this being particularly interesting for anyone outside of LIS 2600, but this should be a fun way to process my journey into the abyss that is Computer Technologies.
This class is reminding me of a pimped out version of 23 Things, which is exciting! Most of the information is going over my head right now, and I've had quite a few mini panic attacks when trying to process all of the information, but I'm sure by the end of the course I'll be one step closer to being a tech savvy info-geek.
I read the "Content, Not Containers" article this morning and really enjoyed it. It's neat reading things that were written a few years before about technology and seeing what has come true, what hasn't, and what new things are being done that weren't even on the radar.
I am famous for making the statement, "It's not about the books! Book are just the 'box'," so seeing it in print in an actual journal makes me feel great.
Reading the article reminded me of an episode of This American Life from 1997 called Tales from the Net. It was recorded at a time when computers and the internet were becoming the standard in people's homes. It's just fun to hear what people were doing on the internet 10+ year's ago, and how "new" it was compared to how we use computers and the internet today.
Tales from the Net
Ok, I think this is my rant for today.
Stay tuned for our next episode!
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