RSS and Libraries

What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?
That one can consolidate their interests into a personalized webpage is very fantastic, and as Ranganathan preached about saving the time of the reader, it is very library scientific.

How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your work or personal life?
This is an incredible time-saving device!

How can libraries use RSS or take advantage of this new technology?
Libraries that publish to specific audiences can tailor associated and/or supportive newsfeeds to their mission and message.

Technology

The greatest technological invention of all time was the printing press. It afforded the sharing of ideas to the masses across space and time. It facillitated the greatest leap forward of Humankind. The Internet and it's associated technologies are essentially just the latest incarnation of the printing press.

Libraries in France

The French have a special style all their own, and their libraries are very stylish! Here is a picture of the Pompidou Center in Paris (at Flickr, uploaded by Cha già José). Of course, this library reminds me of a 1960's design of a magical mystery tour designed by an architect on LSD!!!

Next time you are in Paris, stop in and check-it-out!

Blogging in the Library

Blogging can be a useful tool to share ideas and plans for the library with various audiences including the general public, staff, and special groups. I recently viewed a Blog at the nearby retirement center which discussed the branch closing for renovation, which was followed by various comments from other parties. There could be various blogs relating to different issues in the library, for example, a Youth Services Blog, a Reference Blog, and maybe a blog written by the guy in charge of library renovations letting everyone know what's going on there, too! There could be blogs meant for the public and internal blogs, too. Blogs could facilitate the sharing of information.

Someone would have to read a blog for it to have any value, unless it was posted just to vent!!!

7 1/2 Habits

I think Play should not be considered a 1/2 habit. It is 2 or 3 times more powerful than the rest of them!!!

7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

Habit 1: Begin with the end in mind
Habit 2: Accept responsibility for your own learning
Habit 3: View problems as challenges
Habit 4: Have confidence in yourself as a competent, effective learner
Habit 5: Create your own learning toolbox
Habit 6: Use technology to your advantage
Habit 7: Teach/mentor others
Habit 7 ½: Play

Get real, people! This list should be 10 habits and the last 3 should be "Play!"