e3 Information Overload AND Are You 2.0 Yet? - Libraries & Librarianship http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/ E-resources for Engineering Education, plus discussions on various web 2.0 and library issues en-us Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:44:16 EST Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:44:16 EST brian.c.gray@case.edu brian.c.gray@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 Fido to Reduce Stress in Library http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/03/18/fido_to_reduce_stress_in_library The Yale Law Library is piloting the ability to checkout a therapy dog for 30 minutes to reduce stress levels.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/03/18/fido_to_reduce_stress_in_library Libraries & Librarianship Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:44:16 EST The Yale Law Library is piloting the ability to checkout a therapy dog for 30 minutes to reduce stress levels. I wonder how many of the checkouts will be library staff?

Source: Law library offers dog for check-out | Yale Daily News

]]> I Like Big Books - Dowell Middle School http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/01/19/i_like_big_books_dowell_middle_school Very cute and catchy in its message.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/01/19/i_like_big_books_dowell_middle_school Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:35:01 EST Very cute and catchy in its message.

]]> Free Pinboard Accounts for Librarians http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/26/free_pinboard_accounts_for_librarians From now until January 1, Pinboard is offering free Pinboard accounts to librarians. Might be an alternative to consider since... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/26/free_pinboard_accounts_for_librarians Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Web 2.0 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:40:16 EST From now until January 1, Pinboard is offering free Pinboard accounts to librarians.

Might be an alternative to consider since it was leaked that Delicious will be mothballed by Yahoo.

]]> Books for Christmas??? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/22/books_for_christmas For all my library friends, have a nice holidays.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/22/books_for_christmas Blog: e3 Information Overload Humor Libraries & Librarianship Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:04:16 EST For all my library friends, have a nice holidays.

]]> Ohio Wind-related Manufacturing Mentioned at ALA Conference http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/16/ohio_windrelated_manufacturing_mentioned_at_ala_conference I am attending the Midwinter Conference of the American Library Association in Boston. I did not attend this specific session... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/16/ohio_windrelated_manufacturing_mentioned_at_ala_conference Blog: e3 Information Overload Conferences Energy Engineering Libraries & Librarianship My Experiences News from the Field Sat, 16 Jan 2010 23:21:39 EST I am attending the Midwinter Conference of the American Library Association in Boston. I did not attend this specific session but Al Gore was one of the invited speakers. He specifically mentioned Cardinal Fastener in Ohio and how advanced energy has revitalized the company.

Eleventh Annual Arthur Curley Memorial Lecture
Saturday, January 16, 2010, 1:30- 2:30 pm
Featuring Al Gore

]]> Library Advocacy Day http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/07/library_advocacy_day Library Advocacy Day from ALA Washington on Vimeo. For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/01/07/library_advocacy_day ALA Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship News from the Field Thu, 07 Jan 2010 07:00:00 EST

Library Advocacy Day from ALA Washington on Vimeo.

For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). On June 29, 2010, library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. will meet at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds. The event, which will begin at 11 a.m., will feature guest speakers, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries! After the rally, participants will meet with their elected officials and their staffs.

]]> Project Gutenberg Texts on iPhone http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/05/26/project_gutenberg_texts_on_iphone Project Gutenberg, actually the e-reader that had access, was originally banned from the iPhone due to access to the Kama... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/05/26/project_gutenberg_texts_on_iphone Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Computers, Software, & the Internet Databases, Publishers, & Vendor Updates Libraries & Librarianship Open Access Tue, 26 May 2009 21:16:41 EST Project Gutenberg, actually the e-reader that had access, was originally banned from the iPhone due to access to the Kama Sutra. It is now allowed. I am guessing there is much more "porn" on the iPhone than the text of the Kama Sutra.

See full story on WIRED.

]]> Kindle DX http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/05/20/kindle_dx You may have recalled well over a year ago I wrote a blog post about the Kindle being used for... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/05/20/kindle_dx Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 My Experiences Web 2.0 Wed, 20 May 2009 01:06:45 EST You may have recalled well over a year ago I wrote a blog post about the Kindle being used for textbooks. Well the idea has now taken form at Case Western Reserve University as we are a partner in experimenting with the new Kindle DX.


]]> Career in Science Librarianship http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/03/23/career_in_science_librarianship I was very honored recently to be interviewed by Lucas Laursen for an article he was preparing for Science Careers... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/03/23/career_in_science_librarianship Blog: e3 Information Overload Engineering Libraries & Librarianship My Experiences News from the Field Science and Technology Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:30:00 EST I was very honored recently to be interviewed by Lucas Laursen for an article he was preparing for Science Careers (from the journal Science).

The article, called Looking Up Your Career at the Library, was collection of thoughts by several science librarians that made the transition from the traditional science career path to libraries.

]]> Tradition versus Evolution of Libraries on the Web http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/03/09/tradition_versus_evolution_of_libraries_on_the_web Smithsonian 2.0: Web Tech Guy and Angry Staff Person I have heard almost everyone of these comments at one of... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/03/09/tradition_versus_evolution_of_libraries_on_the_web Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Humor Libraries & Librarianship Web 2.0 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:50:54 EST Smithsonian 2.0: Web Tech Guy and Angry Staff Person

I have heard almost everyone of these comments at one of my presentations, classes, or discussion about web 2.0 technologies and the evolution of libraries on the web.

Thank you Michael Edson for bringing the positives and negatives together in a creative way.

]]> Kindle 2.0 in February http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/01/27/kindle_20_in_february It appears the next generation of Amazon's Kindle will be introduced on February 9th according to the New York Times... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/01/27/kindle_20_in_february Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 Web 2.0 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:14:20 EST It appears the next generation of Amazon's Kindle will be introduced on February 9th according to the New York Times (January 27, 2009). Someone has even leaked some pictures.

Sadly, it look like we will still be waiting for color.

]]> ALA to promote Midwinter Meeting programming in Second Life http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/01/19/ala_to_promote_midwinter_meeting_programming_in_second_life If you cannot attend the American Library Association Midwinter meeting in Denver, you can participate from January 23-26, 2009, in... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/01/19/ala_to_promote_midwinter_meeting_programming_in_second_life ALA Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Conferences Libraries & Librarianship News from the Field Second Life Web 2.0 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:00:00 EST If you cannot attend the American Library Association Midwinter meeting in Denver, you can participate from January 23-26, 2009, in the virtual environment of Second Life. Make sure to check out ALA's Second Life agenda for more details.

]]> Library Greeter - Armored Video Action Figure http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/01/19/library_greeter_armored_video_action_figure Here is a door greeter you do not see everyday. The Library Journal, 1/16/2009, reports that the University of California... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2009/01/19/library_greeter_armored_video_action_figure Blog: e3 Information Overload Computer Science Engineering Libraries & Librarianship Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:26:28 EST Here is a door greeter you do not see everyday. The Library Journal, 1/16/2009, reports that the University of California San Diego (UCSD) Science & Engineering Library entrance is now guarded by a "six-foot tall Chameleon JumpSuit comes from the popular Journeyman Project's “Legacy of Time” computer video game". It was donated by alumni.

]]> “hi-fi sci-fi library” video http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/09/07/ahifi_scifi_librarya_video From the Libraryman Blog check out the story behind this video looking to the future of technology in libraries. It... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/09/07/ahifi_scifi_librarya_video Audio & Video Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Computers, Software, & the Internet Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 Web 2.0 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:02:24 EST From the Libraryman Blog check out the story behind this video looking to the future of technology in libraries.

It is catchy. (Does that make me a nerd?)

]]> The People of Web 2.0 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/08/05/the_people_of_web_20 I have given dozens of presentations and led many discussions on web 2.0 for various audiences. In addition, I teach... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2008/08/05/the_people_of_web_20 Audio & Video Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Library 2.0 Web 2.0 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 22:53:55 EST I have given dozens of presentations and led many discussions on web 2.0 for various audiences. In addition, I teach a 2-day workshop for the Kent State University School of Library & Information Science so that future librarians are not afraid to "play" in this user-generated social web environment.

If you talk to anyone associated with one of my activities, I focus the discussions on people rather than the tools. I show the tools and the students play, but we also come back around to the user of the tool on the other end of the 'net. The tools come and go with no rhyme or reason, but the pull of people is driven by specific needs and desires! I feel for librarians and information professionals to be equal partners in the new web phenomena, we must understand the human drive or addiction to the social web.

I have seen the first talk/presentation/movie that really highlights the points I try to make. I am sure this video collaboration led my Dr. Michael Wesch does it much more eloquently than my attempts.

Anyone that wants to understand the viral nature of the web must watch this presentation. It is almost an hour but it beats any prime-time reality TV show I have seen recently.



By the way...
He talks about "gaming the system" where the middle frame of your video becomes the thumbnail that everyone sees. After watching this movie, you have to ask yourself did he purposely use the kids to drive traffic? Hmmm?

I thank Bill Claspy my colleague in the Kelvin Smith Library for making sure on added this to my consumption of everything web 2.0.

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