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Using Blogs to keep up with the Library World
By admin | April 29, 2011
Blogs are an easy way to keep up with the library world. I follow blogs on various library-related topics to stay abreast of hot issues and emerging trends, and I have found that there is a wealth of information from our colleagues all over the nation available on the internet. Here are some of my favorites-
- Libraries and Transliteracy offers practical advice, case studies, and the questions that surround teaching and developing multiple literacies.
- banned librarian primarily covers issues of library justice and activism. Important topics include censorship, copyright, and net neutrality.
- Drop the Reference Bomb covers everything from political elections and what they mean for libraries, customer service, to technology trends and collection issues. I like that his content is always something different, but consistently well-written and thoughtful.
- Government Book Talk– Okay, not an ACTUAL library blog, but it is the blog from the GPO, and spotlights a different book or series of books put out by the agency. Recent topics included, “The History and Legacy of the Space Shuttle,” “The First Collection of President Obama’s Papers,” and “A Closer Look at the FBI.” The level of books available range from appealing to those who are curious to those who are serious scholars.
This last blog is not from the library world at all, but I still think it deserves mention. Seth’s Blog is a blog written by author Seth Godin. It offers practical advice about marketing, innovation, and business practices. These pieces of wisdom are surprisingly relevant to libraries, and worth checking out.
If you are following any blogs that you find particularly helpful or interesting, I encourage you to post the url in the comments section.
Topics: 21st Century Skills in Libraries, Continuing Education, Future of Libraries, Literacy, Resources | Comments Off on Using Blogs to keep up with the Library World
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