Monthly Archives: March 2010

Taking Library Photographs

Posted on 28 March 2010 by Rick Mason

Taking Pictures and Telling Stories at our Libraries is a post on the ALA TechSource blog by Cindi Trainor.  It is a good overview for how someone can take decent photographs in a library setting. The only suggestion I would … Continue reading →

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MARCTHULU

Posted on 24 March 2010 by Rick Mason

This would be really tough to describe to someone who isn’t familiar with MARC (and with various flavors of Integrated Library Systems), but for those of us with some exposure to each, this is a real treat: Original can be … Continue reading →

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OpenDNS Hits 1%

Posted on 24 March 2010 by Rick Mason

DNS, aka Domain Name System,  is one of those things that is easily taken for granted.  However, the DNS service we use can determine our overall internet experience. I first encountered OpenDNS at a tech conference, and was intrigued enough … Continue reading →

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Mash-Up the OPAC

Posted on 16 March 2010 by Rick Mason

ILS user groups can be one of the greatest sources of tips, tricks and inspiration for tech-oriented library staff. There was a recent discussion on the Innovative User’s Group that has led to an interesting way to embed various media … Continue reading →

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PictureIt Rare Book Reader

Posted on 11 March 2010 by Rick Mason

The University of Michigan has unveiled the PictureIt Rare Book Reader, an on-screen reader that is similar to others that I have seen, but faster, smoother, and simply beautiful to see and use. The first book available online is volume … Continue reading →

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Mash-Up is not a new term

Posted on 11 March 2010 by Rick Mason

From the Oxford English Dictionary, via Ron Murray at the Library of Congress, through the Disruptive Library Technology Jester, comes the news that the term “Mash-Up”, with roughly the same meaning as today, is over 150 years old! The modern … Continue reading →

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Open Source Integrated Library Systems

Posted on 2 March 2010 by Rick Mason

Found a fantastic slideshow covering the basics of Open Source ILS software via the Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian: Open Source Integrated Library Systems View more presentations from stellacomans. Direct link to the slides on SlideShare

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