Facebook Groups for Librarians: Connect With Peers Online

Submitted by schwarz on June 12, 2015 - 4:46pm

If you have a Facebook account, do you know there are lots of library-related Facebook Groups you can join to connect with your peers online?

Jess Bacon has compiled a list of some of the top groups in different areas of public librarianship. Learn how to join groups like these:

Literary Origins of Rock Band Names

Submitted by schwarz on June 11, 2015 - 9:34am

Choosing a unique and interesting name for your rock band isn't always easy. Take for example the group named The The, who I'd wager are the bane of library catalogers everywhere. But sometimes band name inspiration can come from a bookshelf...

Transitioning to Office 365

Submitted by schwarz on May 15, 2015 - 5:11pm

The upgrade to Office 365 is nearly complete; Pete and Jody are contacting Winnefox libraries to coordinate the process before a library's staff are moved to the new system.

What does this mean to you?

Free ALA TechSource Reports & Newsletters Through June 30th

Submitted by schwarz on May 15, 2015 - 4:24pm

If you want info on tech topics written by leaders in the library field, ALA Techsource is offering free access to their Library Technology Reports and Smart Libraries Newsletter from now through the end of June 2015.