Disguising technology with something a bit more familiar .. .

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Robert Balliot ,MLIS

Horchow is selling this faux book case for the MacBook Pro:

leather case for MacBook

It seems that this attraction to the familiar, to older technology represents value and comfort. 

Will we see natural language database interfaces repackaged with familiar, comforting reference librarian wrappings?

Reference Librarians

 
 Will we see Google Data Centers holding Google Books sporting the glorious edifices of Library architecture?

New York Public Library

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Engaging your patrons

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Robert Balliot ,MLIS

Re-thinking educational resources

This presentation at TED by PennState’s –  Ali Carr-Chellman - provides excellent insight for engaging potential patrons by rethinking the dynamics of education and information delivery. Highly recommended viewing for any children’s / young adult / reference librarians and library administrators seeking ways of making their collections and resources more viable.

How can this idea of engaging an alienated population be implemented in libraries? 

What methods that mirror these concepts are currently being employed?

Books by Alison A. Carr-Chellman:

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