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Networking: Overcoming Your Hesitation [ABSTRACT]
3rd November 2009
The word "network" can send cold shivers down an info pro's back, conjuring up images of awkward conversation with near strangers. Stephanie Peckham reframes it by acknowledging the difficulties and providing tips for making networking...dare we say...pleasurable?
Information Architecture Principles: Use in a Library Setting [ABSTRACT]
3rd November 2009
Information Architect and Librarian aren't interchangeable terms, but Davina Gifford believes the two roles share more similarities than differences. In this article she shares her observations about how drawing on an IA mindset can provide inspiration to librarians in any setting.
Improving Library Services: Using Mashups [ABSTRACT]
3rd November 2009
Content mashups aren't just for audio and video; they can be an invaluable way for libraries to bring together related content in a way that opens up new paths to knowledge. Nicole Engard provides a useful tutorial on DIY mashups for librarians, using Yahoo!Pipes.
Yahoo! Pipes: Relevant information on tap [ABSTRACT]
3rd November 2009
Yahoo!Pipes, which mashes up information from disparate sources has been around for awhile and is growing in popularity despite its near-stealth mode. Scott Brown walks readers through the steps involved in creating and cloning Pipes.
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