The LibrarianInBlack posted a suggestion that reference librarians consider using the NPR audio archives as a reference source, particularly when students need coverage of current events. I know I’ve used NPR as a resource occasionally in the past, but I often forget about it. She also points out other cool features of NPR, such as their RSS feeds and podcasts (which i use religiously). There is a lot of good content there that might benefit our students.
The LibrarianInBlack points to Fon Movement project, a grassroots movement that’s trying to get people to make their Wi-Fi connections available to the general public, for free.
Sarah Houghton-Jan at LibrarianInBlack.net has posted some resources to help you create podcasts.
The CogSci librarian has posted about the EN 12 Web Companion and database podcasts that Fairfield’s own Leslie Porter created. Good work Leslie!
Amanda at Blogwithoutalibrary.net has posted the results of a survey she conducted about the use of Web2 technologies in special libraries. Worth a look to see some practical ways libraries are using these technologies.
At the ACRL blog, I came across this entry on Maroon Opinions, a blog hosted by the University of Chicago Library that posts suggestions made to the library (on topics ranging from water pressure in the women’s toilets to subscription suggestions). The library also posts comments on the suggestions it receives.
LITA has posted podcasts and vodcasts from their meetings at midwinter on their blog, including interviews with their candidates for the 2007 elections.
