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Best Things I Learned at Internet Librarian:
Other Interesting Things I Learned in Monterey:
o Wealth without Work o Pleasure without Conscience o Science without Humanity o Knowledge without Character o Politics without Principle o Commerce without Morality o Worship without Sacrifice Day by Day Rundown: Sunday 10.22.06: Pastors comments at Shoreline Church:
Object lesson with a kids hand stuck in water, made no real impression (lived a life that made no impact or impression)
Stuck his hand in sand. (made an impact, but didn’t last, no real lasting difference or impact
Lastly he stuck his hand in wet cement, which made a lasting impression for a long-term difference. Moral of the story: Lead a life with positive impact.
Did a “video minute” that was real upbeat and informative of what was going on at the church that week.
Lunch and dinner with Chad and Allison was a treat!
Monday 10.23.06
Opening Keynote: Monday 10.23.06
1250 attending the conference, J. A Jance author as keynote speaker.
She gave a talk from an author’s perspective, and a very personal talk including her troubled husband and life as an insurance salesman before becoming a writer. J. A. was an entertaining speaker, with a risk taker style. Talked about what gives her ideas for her books and where they come from.. Then sang Janice Ian's song "At Seventeen", not something I’ve ever witnessed before and then another about overcoming the blues. However, she did sing pretty well and the point was well taken.
Increasing use of Online Products (session 1)
Top 5 things:
Don’t use the word “Database” patrons get confused by it. Online path finders are good things.
Do we have a complete magazine and journal list available on the home page? Can we search the database list so they type “business” that shows all we have? Categories of online databases available from the home page Spot light on a database from home page each month
They had 1 search page with federated search using Webfeat
Tacoma Public Library
University of Pittsburgh: Use federated searching to increate use of online databases. (also uses Webfeat, they branded it called “zoom”)
It tends to be slow, not instant like google.com Three access points, A-Z list, quick find and subjects list Can we build our own search box that options books or articles?
Undergrad may not know Ebsco A-Z list, but grad students do, and like the quick access
Can we use the Video Minute idea at the library or a quick podcast of what’s coming up in Public Relations?
Ethnograpic data from University of Rochester (methods to know your users)
What do undergrads really do when they write their papers (34 staff took on this question) Study was to improve reference outreach, facilities and web presence.
Used Retrospective interviews on recently completed papers. Each step from the time they first heard of the assignment until it was turned in. They had them illustrated it on a poster and video recorded and transcribed the session
Rarely did they talk to a librarian, Did research from the dorm via the library website Distractions when working were a real problem for students
Next they gave them a camera and had them do a photographic evidence of what they did.
Photos of what they took to class (students are highly scheduled)
Maybe we should do a photo essay contest based on this?
Students are on the go all the time They do much more than attend class, they are interlaced Students eat meals at odd times Cary their belongings with them They use technology everywhere They need a variety of facilities and services Every day is different
What do students need? How can the library best meet those needs? What makes a place attractive to students?
Ask the students to draw a design for the ideal library space (paid them 5 bucks) for 20 minutes.
Design the ideal library space, it is exactly the way you wanted it to be and you loved it and want to go there a lot. Show us what it looks like.
Lots of windows Long tables with bar stools and snacks near by Meeting rooms with convertible tables Comfy surrounding Section with new books Quiet but not silent Info desk with staff Computers at tables with rolling chairs
Mahogany bookshelves, old style lamps, nice cozy feel Study rooms with sound proof walls Movies and video games on big projection screen No florescent lighting, no echoes Coffee, chocolate and food Big chairs and ottomans Telescope
Students want flexibility Family room feel Coffee and food Big chairs Attention to environment --- sunlight Good indoor lighting, relaxing yet functional Want technical help Want books magazines DVDs reference books and popular reading
Rochester is providing a 24 hour space (limited area within the library)
Want to connect to people Faculty, virtual librarian Course needs Audio of class lectures Instant bibliography
Interviews outside the library Considered the librarians generalist
Interviewed students in the dorm with video cameras Freshman dorm on a weekday night is crazy Lots of gaming going on Major multitasking going on
Observations at the dorm Lots of distractions Music Video games People moving (somewhat communal) Face book No book reading
Upper class were much more focused
Libraries need to provide a quiet place to read a book. Peek time is late at night They don’t bring laptops because they walk around too much for too long
Not afraid to ask questions, but see librarians as just a generalist. People who work at circ are same as reference in their view.
Place to lockup laptops. Tinyurl.com/f63dj to see research material they can show.
When students were allow to redesign the library home page they designed a portal
One of the best sessions I have ever attended.
Cool Tools and Mashups for Webmasters Urlinvestigator.com
http://www.Exacttrend.com/eXactMapperL
Google site map builder
Wink http://www.debugmode.com/wink (builds flash animations for free)
Mashups are like RSS feeds (pulls content from different data sources into something new)
Add locations of sites to Visions Project using api for Google maps ?
Federated searching: Webfeat is biggest player & Webfeat Express is the lower cost version
Tuesday 10.24.06 Day two, keynote: Overview of future librarian potentials in science and other areas.
Podcasting & Videocasting:
Podcasting: Podcasting is the distributing or syndication of audio files over the internet using RSS technology
End users subscribe to your content and get automatic downloads of new stuff Podcasting is about regularly updated audio content
To understand the technology and explore the possibilities It fits into your organizational goals and marketing strategies If it’s the right for your patrons
Podcasting is not a one time deal. Recognize the commitment before plunging in.
What: Programming Upcoming events and library news Bibliographic instruction Services for the visually impaired Staff training/communication
9 easy steps to Podcasting 1. determine content and format 2. assemble equipment and people 3. record 4. edit and export to mp3 5. Listen 6. upload file to server 7. generate your rss feed 8. publish feed url 9. promote, respond, repeat
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/arcive.php (Beginners Guide to Podcasting)
Incolsa guy talking on video Podcasting Jeff Humphrey
ITunes software is the end result of how patrons see it
Writes RSS field from scratch (apparently difficult)
http://video.incolsa.net/podcasts/incolsa.xml
http://www.gpcdecaturlc.blogspot.com/2005/audio-news-2.html Decatur Campus library
Learning to Speak: creating a library podcast with a unique voice www.higheredblogcon.com/library/kretz/Learntospeak.mp3 www.apple.com/education/solutions/itunes_u/ itunes.stanford.edu www.sarahlong.com/podcasts (public relations in the library)
Wiki’s at NPR
Consider using the wiki for library wide information (anything related to the library)
RSS feeds from New York times for the latest articles in the wiki.
MySpace & FaceBook:
Libraries using Myspace Creating an account on Myspace and having library information on it. Had student assistant design it. Maybe something for Kristen?
Decoding MySpace article worth reading Myspace for library friends? My Own Café library space website
Facebook by Cliff Landis
Factiva at World Bank and the International Monetary Fund
The automatically ftp new articles into folders into a intranet database available within the World Bank intranet. Everything is viewed locally within the World Bank website
The IMF uses Factiva directly via a variety of security interfaces, does not locally host the data like the World Bank.
Data comes in as xml
Wednesday 10.25.06
Wednesday Keynote: Web Presence for Internet Librarians Search engine friendly information: Don’t use Underscores Use bread crumbs (paths to where you came from) Have an opening paragraph Make sure you put your keywords in title text Text links are easier for search engines than images Have two forms of navigation on your website
Lands End website is a good example
Tell people what you want them to do.
Site Must be ease to read, navigate, find, consistent layout and design and quick to download and Keyword rich,
Mobile computing with Megan Fox Check out Sony’s new MLOL for $350 looks like a psp
Microsoft ultra mobile PC between 500 -1000 (uses dial keys) Look at Sony’s new Ebook reader
Mobile Search, 4info.com 4info.com searching via mobile phones. (worth checking out)
Checkout m.ask.com for mobile search with a smart phone (query keyboard is much better)
Brad Faust from Ball State on Mobile Computing via the LSTA grant they obtained.
Created a mobile home page, card catalog via z39.50 and a mobile journals site using a title search. Recently added mobile video with video streams in Windows Media format.
www.bsu.edu/libraries/mobile www.bsu.edu/libfrary/mobile (what web browsers on what mobile devices to use)
mobile.bsu.edu (Ball States University website)
Guide by cell: Call a number via mobile phone, get an audio tour. . Audio recordings can be in multiple languages. Organization gets real-time stats. Can use a Integrate Voice System or a hosted system like guide-by-cell.
Simmons College had 22 areas of library function to guide by cell.
Cost about $200 a month (no way)
Final Keynote, Social Computing and the Information Pro
She admitted making up here presentation the day of and the results showed …
The Fun Stuff: Run 7 Sunday on the trail between Monterey and Seaside Swim 800 Monday morning at hotel Run 5 Tuesday evening on the beach Swim 800 Tuesday morning at the hotel Gym 1 hour Tuesday evening Monterey Sports Center Swim 1500 Tuesday evening Monterey Sports Center Run 5 Wednesday morning Coastal Trail Pacific Grove Total Walking: About 12 miles, around town and to and from hotel each day Brunch at First Awakenings with with Chad and Allison Salmon Dinner with with Chad and Allison at their home Dinner with Chad and Allison at California Pizza Kitchen
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