Only three short days ago the LISZEN search engine was made available. Using the new Google Co-op functionality Garrett Hungerford of the Library Zen blog has created a search engine that covers over 500 blogs in the area of Library and Information Science. Garrett used the list of blogs at the LISWiki to create the search engine and has invited people to let him know about other sites that should be included. More information is in the original post on Garrett’s website.
In a follow up post Garret has a graph that shows the tremendous increase in traffic the site has received in only three days. A true testament to the power to the biblioblogosphere and more generally the blogosphere. The biblioblogosphere, as defined by Wikipedia is
A humorous reference to the world of librarian blogging
A world which I must say I’m glad to be participating in.
Fortunately a generous soul added the librariesinteract.info blog to the LISWiki some time ago, so we’re also included. I look forward to watching this site develop, as well as Google Co-op generally and seeing what other people can do with it.
October 30th, 2006
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techxplorer | All sectors, Useful resources, New technologies, Blogging, Blogs, Wikis, Library2.0 |
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PROBLEM
I’m being a little bit too 2.0 right now.
A hallmark of 2.0-ness is admitting to users when you stuff up. I stuffed up.
I was trying to discreetly change my identity on lint from “Librarian Kathryn” and “Sirexkat” to “Kathryn Greenhill” - with no comment or attention. (Here’s why if you’re interested). When I tried to merge the two, I zapped Librarian Kathryn and her posts out of existence. That included the comments people made as well.
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SOLUTION
What to do, what to do? I asked another couple of thali members whether they had lint displaying in their browsers. CW very nicely emailed me a couple of posts she cut and pasted.
But then I remembered …RSS feeds! I could retrieve the posts from bloglines. I even have a feed on the comments, so they were there too. I restored a few of my favourite posts, but not the others..sorry to any lint historians out there.
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I’ve restored the comments best I can, but big, big apologies if you had commented and you got zapped in the rays that also pulverised Librarian Kathryn. Please let me know if you’d like me to change anything.
BRIGHT SHINY THINGS
Maybe I can distract you with a bright shiny thing??? Look, over on the right hand sidebar. Someone (I think it was Peta) has put a lovely search box there for us all to use!
October 30th, 2006
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Kathryn Greenhill | About this blog, Library2.0 |
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public library closures in the UK that is. As I understand, despite parliamentary select committees and numerous initiatives, costs of the library service keep rising, while book stocks are decreasing and the public are becoming disenchanted with their public libraries, and the result has been lots of library closures. This article in the Times last week said the age of the public library is over…and Tim Coates of the Good Library Blog and a report a couple of years ago on what was wrong with public library management puts the blame of library management and professional librarians. Is there anyone doing any research on this situation?
October 30th, 2006
Posted by
sparkle | Public libraries, International, All sectors |
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Link to Bond University - Employment Opportunities - Copyright Coordinator
Part-time - fixed term position
Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Copyright Coordinator is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of copyright policy and services for the University. The primary focus for this position is to ensure compliance with copyright laws and other legislative and policy requirements, to provide a centralised management approach to access and delivery of copyright information and services as well as to provide advice and information on copyright matters to management, staff and students.
The successful applicant will possess well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills. Previous experience in a tertiary environment and a good understanding of copyright legislation are essential. A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.
Applications addressing the essential attributes in the position description, including a resume and three referees, should be forwarded to:
Gina Coetzee
[email protected]
Applications close 5pm, 10 November 2006
Conditions of employment for this position are offered on an
Australian Workplace Agreement (AWA)
Bond University is an equal opportunity employer
October 30th, 2006
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Peta Hopkins | Queensland, Academic libraries, Jobs |
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