Re: Call for Papers: Computer-Mediated Communication across Cultures: International Interactions in Online Environments

Hello, 

I am a library and information science graduate student, and I'm interested in contributing to the
paper... somehow.

Here's an October 28th snippet of my email to Gloria Zamora, President of Special Libraries Association (SLA):
Isn't it interesting that the word "die" has an English meaning
equivalent to death, but the German "die" is pronounced differently and
it means "the"; and the way English people pronounce "die" is similar
to the Filipino way of saying "day", short for "inday", which means
"[young] girl."  And there's also "dye" as in "color dye."

Sincerely,
Christy Nini
310.308.1365
Independent Contractor
Research| Writing| Sales | Education

This Week in Best of PubLib

This Week in Best of PubLib
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This week  in  Best of Publib covers the week of October 26th through
November 1st. This week includes questions about collection
development, thought provoking discussions about intellectual property
rights and enemies of libraries , reference librarian development,  and the
value of library Ph.d programs. Some of the topics we will be reviewing
include:

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   Creative display ideas – Robin Shader in Georgia would like your ideas for a
   display workshop – Abbey Dunlap has
many<http://tinyurl.com/CaptureYourCustomer>!

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   »     Best book of the year – David Faulkner
   <http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1U9H4JE188WUF/ref=cm_rp_lm_list_profile>wants
   to know – What has been your favorite ___ this year? – Not just for books!
   - *Topic * <http://lists.webjunction.org/wjlists/publib/2009-October/128302.html>»
   PLA Room Share wiki for 2010 – Kathleen Hughes and Brenda Dowling
want

eCAT: Online Electronic Lab Notebook For Scientific Research

Colleagues/

eCAT: Online Electronic Lab Notebook For Scientific Research / Nigel H
Goddard , Rory Macneil and Jonathan Ritchie / Automated Experimentation
/ 2009 /  1:4  / doi:10.1186/1759-4499-1-4 /  Published: 29 October 2009

Abstract (provisional)

Background

eCAT is an electronic lab notebook (ELN) developed by Axiope Limited. It
is the first online ELN, the first ELN to be developed in close
collaboration with lab scientists, and the first ELN to be targeted at
researchers in non-commercial institutions. [snip]

Results

[snip] More than 100 individuals and groups worldwide then participated
in the beta testing between September 2008 and June 2009. The generally
positive response is reflected in the following quote about how one lab
is making use of eCAT: "Everyone uses it as an electronic notebook, so
they can compile the diverse collections of data that we generate as
biologists, such as images and spreadsheets. We use to it to take
minutes of meetings. We also use it to manage our common stocks of
antibodies, plasmids and so on. Finally, perhaps the most important
feature for us is the ability to link records, reagents and
experiments."

Conclusions

Re: Google Analytics - Tracking Installed

We're using Google Analytics to track use of the HathiTrust catalog (http://catalog.hathitrust.org/).

I think it does a pretty good job. I can pretty easily view hits on individual or different types of pages
(search home, search results, holdings pages, author browse) and all kinds of other useful data like
which facets are used most, etc. I'm currently working on setting up some of the more advanced features
like event tracking (to track outbound links) and advanced segments.

Do you have more specifics about what want to track?

Best,
Suzanne

___________________________________
Suzanne Chapman
Interface & User Testing Specialist
Digital Library Production Service
University of Michigan
300G Hatcher North
734.763.0246 | suzchap@...
http://www.userslib.com

On 10/27/09 9:31 PM, "Tim Spalding" <tim@...> wrote:

Related question: What's the state of the art of using Google
Analytics to measure *catalog* (OPAC) usage? It would be, I think,
quite tricky to have it track things intelligently-to get at the sort
of pages hit, for example. Has anyone done this successfully, or
published a guide to it?

Best,

The Art of Fundraising and Grant writing online conference

In these tough economic times, libraries are relying more and more on fundraising and grant writing. 
Alliance Library System and Learning Times are co-sponsoring “The Art of Grant Writing and
Fundraising” on Thursday November 19 as an online
conference to help libraries meet the challenge of finding funding in these tough times.  The program
will offer a number of programs for beginners through intermediate and advanced levels of all aspects of
grant writing and fundraising.   Sirsi-Dynix is sponsoring this conference.  The day will kick off
at 10 am central time/11 am Eastern time and run through 4:30 pm central/5:30 pm Eastern. 
 
Keynote speakers include Peter Pearson who is President of the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library in
Minnesota.  This organization is unique in that it is both a Friends Group and a Foundation. The
organization has assets of approximately 12 million dollars at its disposal.  Pearson recently spoke
at ALA and will discuss how the economy is or isn’t affecting fundraising and basics to keep in mind for
success at fundraising.  Kitty Pope, Executive Director of the Alliance Library System, is the second
keynote speaker.  She will speak on grant writing and how in today’s world, it takes a team to plan and
implement successful grant writing and projects.  No longer is grant writing done by one person; now
successful grant projects require the support of the entire organization and staff on all levels with
various expertise to see a successful grant from start to implementation of and reporting on the project. 
 
Other speakers include:  Lisa Valdez from San Jose State University School of Library and Information
Science; Chuck Thomas, IMLS; Stephanie Gerding and Pam McKellar, authors of the grants for libraries
blog; Tari Hughes, Nashville Public Library Foundation; Tom Peters, TAP Information Services; Allison
Miller of the Internet Public Library; and a variety of other highly qualified speakers. 
 
For more information on this conference, check out  http://www.fundraisingconference.org .   The
cost of the one day online event is $69.00.  For a group, the price is $99.00.  If this registration fee is a
hardship, please contact Lori Bell at lbell <at> alliancelibrarysystem.com for a discount coupon of $20 off
registration price.  Library students can attend for free – contact Lori Bell for information. 
 
This workshop is part of a three event series offered by Alliance Library System and Learning Times.  The

kiwanja.net >Mobile Applications Database

Colleagues/

A Most Excellent Initiative !

/Gerry 

Since 2003, kiwanja.net has been helping empower local, national and
international non-profit organisations to make better use of information
and communications technology in their work. Specialising in the
application of mobile technology, it provides a wide range of
ICT-related services drawing on over 22 years experience of its founder,
Ken Banks. Non-profits in over forty countries have so far benefited
from a range of kiwanja initiatives, ... .

kiwanja also regularly gives talks at international workshops,
conferences and events on a wide range of mobile-related topics
including grassroots mobile innovation, the use of mobile phones in
international conservation and development efforts, FrontlineSMS, and
the role of anthropology in the social mobile space

Its Mobile [Applications] Database is one of the most comprehensive
sources of mobile-related articles, projects and reports on the web,
dedicated to documenting the social and environmental impact of mobile
phones in developing countries.

.... The Mobile Applications Database contains details of projects from
around the world which make social and environmental use of mobile
technology in fields such as human health, economic empowerment,
conservation, education, human rights and poverty alleviation.

ACRL/NY Posters

The poster session proposal period has now closed. Thank you all for your proposals.

Gloria B. Meisel
Professor/Librarian
User Education Librarian
Harold L. Drimmer Library
Westchester Community College
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY 10595

Phone:   914.606.6968
FAX:     914.606.6513
email:    gloria.meisel@...<mailto:gloria.meisel@...>

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AdRotator ideas and or examples

I'm looking for some AdRotator examples that I could use or modify for 
our webpage.  I looking for something that I can use to showcase our 
major events here at our library.  Any examples or ideas will be greatly 
appreciated.

Thanks,
Lee Martin

Re: AdRotator ideas and or examples

I'm currently using a Flash slideshow script to rotate between different images on our site.  It was
intended to do exactly what you want to do.  We are instead primarily showcasing the different services or
service desks we offer.  The script we are using is called Monoslideshow(.com).  It's not free, but the fee
is minimal - it runs off an XML configuration file.  I have it setup so that if the user does not have
JavaScript/Flash enabled, they still see an image placeholder with a link to our event calendar. (sspl.org)

There are also JavaScript based slideshow/gallery scripts that offer similar functionality, and I
actually intend to move to one from this (JavaScript is printable, Flash is not - and it works on more
devices).  I just haven't found a JavaScript version that I'm completely happy with.  I may roll my own.

To get you started, here's an example of one I like, but is simply missing one feature I want:
http://www.serie3.info/s3slider/demonstration.html
<http://www.serie3.info/s3slider/demonstration.html> 
This runs directly off the HTML markup already contained in your page, and therefore more accessibility-friendly.

 

Brendon Kozlowski
Web Administrator
Saratoga Springs Public Library
49 Henry Street
Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866
[518] 584-7860 x217

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Sent: Tue 11/3/2009 3:02 PM
To: web4lib@...
Subject: [Web4lib] AdRotator ideas and or examples

Library Technology Conference, 2010 - Call for Proposals

Please excuse cross-posting.  This is a great new library technology
conference, now coming into its third year, and I want to get the word
out!  We've have great feedback from participants so far, and we're
looking forward to 2010's conference.  Come join us!

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Library Technology Conference, 2010 - Call for Proposals 

The Library Technology Conference 2010 Committee invites you to submit
proposals for presentation at the Library Technology Conference to be
held at Macalester College, St. Paul MN, March 17-18, 2010.  To submit a
proposal, please visit the conference website at:
http://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/libtech_conf/2010/ , and click
"Information for Presenters".  Those who wish to submit a proposal must
create a free account on the Digital Commons site.  Proposals will be
accepted until Friday, November 20th, 2009.    

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE 
This popular and growing two-day conference is now in its third year.
The conference includes keynote, concurrent, hands-on and poster
sessions highlighting many of the technologies affecting how users
interact with libraries, as well as how libraries are using technology
to create new and better ways to manage existing resources.  This
Conference is an opportunity for library staff and the technologists who
support them to discuss how these technologies are affecting library
services; to see examples of what libraries are doing with these
technologies; and to allow participants to learn specific skills or
knowledge that they can take back and adapt for use within their own
library.