7 Things You Should Know About Lulu (Pdf) is a two-paged pamphlet that is a great overview of what the web-based publishing company Lulu can do, especially if you are in an academic setting. I have quite a bit of respect for this company and its potential, enough that I am publishing my forthcoming book through them.
“Ahhhh… the book!” (fans of Wonder Boys might know that quote!) The book, titled “The LibrarySupportStaff.org Guide to Library 2.0” is progressing again, after being in stasis for much of November and December. About 1/3 of it is fully written (though not fully edited), with much of the rest partially written (with notes or outlines filling in the gaps).
It was begun in August, and has been moving along in fits and starts since then.
Time has been the biggest culprit: I can do quite a bit in 15-20 minute segments at lunch, but integrating these small work blocks into the book itself requires longer amounts of time without distraction. I am now in a position to get that time once per week, and can hopefully wrap things up within a couple of months.
This has taken longer than I wanted (I was hoping to be published by November) but what I have learned in the process has been worth the frustration and delays. I’m just glad that Library 3.0 didn’t happen before I finished! However, watch the next few posts for something on that particular topic….
Lulu article found via ResourceShelf
