Monthly Archives for May 2007
Addressing new kinds of literacy
I’m currently taking a four-week online workshop called “Library Technology 101″ and it’s been great so far. There are five broad categories covered: network infrastructure, library management systems, public access computer management systems, materials handling, and the library website (and … Continue reading
What kind of technology user are you?
This online “Internet Typology Test” has been making the rounds lately and it’s kind of fun. You answer a few questions and see what kind of technology and communication user you are. The accompanying report from Pew Internet & American … Continue reading
Telling Our Family Stories
Many years ago I watched an early film by Martin Scorsese called Italianamerican. It’s basically an extended interview of his parents speaking about their lives back in Italy and in America. When I watched it, it made me want to … Continue reading
What if everyone read the same book?
When Nancy Pearl, the model for the coolest action figure on the planet, was the Executive Director for the Washington Center for the Book, she asked the question, “What if all Seattle read the same book?” Well, she made that … Continue reading