RPL hosted a workshop with well-known library consultant, Rachel Van Riel of OpeningTheBook.com today, the only Saskatchewan stop on a cross-Canada tour that will also take her to Alberta and Ontario. The information presented was excellent and I’d highly recommend her to anyone looking for ideas on how to improve their libraries. As always, a […]
Another in the long list of “Things I Should Post About” is a in-depth exploration of my own views on copyright, piracy and the impact & actions of the various related industries. But for now, I’ll say that sometimes it’s the exact opposite of what the RIAA would have you believe. For example, I watched […]
Yesterday, I mentioned that we now had all 10 library regions in Saskatchewan live on the SILS system after the final remaining groups in Phase III came online. Chinook Regional Library, based in Swift Current Saskatchewan, created a cute little YouTube video to promote this milestone for their library system:
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Our children’s librarians have been raving about this book and passing it around the library. I’ve got to say I agree – it’s hilarious! (And yes, I see the irony in posting the YouTube video promoting a book that shows the advantages of old tech over new tech!)
You may be familiar with CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Song Quest“, a contest where people could write-in votes for different locations in each of Canada’s provinces and territories then a designated artist/band from each region write a song about the top vote getting spot. (The first edition was 2009 and featured specific locations. This year’s […]
Atheist menace? Sure thing, Emperor. 👿 UK officials had some good ideas about the Perp’s visit initally but I think persecuting him for crimes against humanity is a better option. I mean, his “get out of jail free” card is pretty flimsy by any standard. Oh well, we can hope! (most links via Reddit and […]
Seth Godin giving a TedTalk on the tribes we lead – the idea that we’re passed the age of marketing and back to an old fashioned idea that our main influence is the people around us (but now, we have technology instead of campfires to tell our stories around.) Lots of relevant ideas whether you’re […]
“A woman with AIDS is filmed briefly, every day, for 90 days, and the changes she undergoes are dramatic. The very end may make you weep, but perhaps not for the reasons you expect.” Aids PSA Topsy from Human Music & Sound Design on Vimeo. (via MetaFilter)
