Academic Libraries and Infographics
Presenting library services, instructional materials, information, data, or announcements in innovative formats catches the attention of users, improves information retention, and increases opportunities for libraries to engage their constituents. I … Continue reading
LDLP Fourth Day
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 Library Day in the Life Project 8:30 AM Rodney Yee guides me ever so gently through sun salutations and foundation builders. 11:00 AM Settling into Handheld … Continue reading
Thing 23: Reflection on Program
Bobbi Newman. My success in this program rests with a woman whom I have never met. I have heard her voice on pod-casts. I have seen her deliver presentations and … Continue reading
Thing 22: Volunteering
Have I? On a small scale. Piffle really. I have volunteered to: • take a shift at a trade show supporting a library • hand out flyers highlighting new library … Continue reading
Thing 21: Self-Promoting
23 Things for Professional Development is a challenging program. How? It challenges you to be creative, sharply introspective, and determined. This week required some candid self-assessment. Aligning personal interests and … Continue reading
Thing 20: Path(s) Taken, Stumbles Along the Way
How did I get to librarianship? When I applied to the University of Western Ontario and the Master of Library and Information Science degree program, I did so out of … Continue reading
Thing 19: Reflection on Integration
Taking part in this self-directed professional development program was motivated by several factors, including: • my personal determination to develop Library 2.0 / Web 2.0 skills • a keen self-awareness … Continue reading
Thing 18: Jing for Bling
Last winter I took an online course through ACRL’s eLearning program. This course, “Learning Objects: Creating Instruction To Go”, was challenging and engaging. Admittedly it required tremendous focus, boundless creativity, … Continue reading
Thing 17: Presentations with some zoom, pop, whiz, and wow
Using Prezi can help you produce slick, high-quality, and engaging presentations useful for both in-person and electronic delivery. It can be the WOW factor you’ve been looking for to take … Continue reading
Thing 13: Google Docs and Wikis
Google Docs: Collaborating Instructing college and university students using engaging and active learning processes can be punctuated with the use of Google Docs. For a couple of years now I … Continue reading
