Category Archives for Technology
Opening the Digital Media Lab
The Digital Media Lab I mentioned awhile ago is finally open to the public and I am very happy with how it turned out. MPOW now has a newly remodeled space featuring four shiny new Macs that are loaded with … Continue reading
TechMunchies: Firefox Add-ons
This afternoon I gave a 1-hour TechMunchies presentation to staff on Firefox Add-ons. After spending a few minutes explaining what Firefox is and some of its benefits, I focued on highlighting some of the best Firefox add-ons out there right … Continue reading
The Public Digital Media Lab
Recently, I read an interesting article in Wired Magazine about the rise of the netbooks. The article, “The Netbook Effect: How Cheap Little Laptops Hit the Bigtime,” talks about this realization that people don’t want more out of their laptops … Continue reading
TechMunchies for Staff
One of the things I like most about my work is that there are so many opportunities to both learn and teach. I often find myself gravitating toward responsibilities like planning and teaching classes for the public and colleagues. At SPL, … Continue reading
TechMunchies: Best Websites of 2008
Had our first TechMunchies event today. TechMunchies is a new staff training series at my library to help staff get comfortable with technology in an easy-going, informal setting. It’s a lunch-time series, so staff can bring food and eat and … Continue reading