Category Archives: Library

First Reference Shift

This semester, I am very excited to be doing a job sharing stint with the reference department. This means I get a weekly 2.5 hour shift at the reference desk, and will likely also pick up some web reference responsibilities. … Continue reading

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Library day, er, week, in the life.

I wanted to participate in Library Day in the Life this year even though I am not, technically, a librarian. So, um, I am. This week was a weird one- I had very few meetings and could concentrate mostly on … Continue reading

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SXSW session notes: Web Anywhere

Web Anywhere: Mobile Optimisation With HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript – Bruce Lawson Bruce Lawson was a great presenter, and is the author of Introducing HTML5 Much of the world is not using smart browsers, they are using browsers for their feature … Continue reading

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SXSW session notes: Designing with the grid

Ordering Disorder: Grid Design for the New World – Khoi Vinh Grids make sense of the world. Paper size – A1-A6 paper size system, each smaller size is half of the last. The Grid = Harmony The grid helps the … Continue reading

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SXSW session Notes: You Don’t Have to Move, to Live Better

You Don’t Have to Move, to Live Better – Majora Cater This session was sadly under attended. Majora Carter is an inspirational and upbeat speaker, and well worth seeing. I talked to some people afterwards who had purchased the SXSW … Continue reading

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SXSW: Recap

I had a fantastic time at SXSW. I learned a lot (though I felt my brain was full by the second day) and met a ton of fantastic and smart people – both professional contacts and personal ones. I am … Continue reading

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Going to SXSW

Going to break a way too long silence on this blog to talk about: Vacation! I will be headed to SXSW Interactive in Austin, TX next week, the 11th-16th. If you are going and would like to meet up, email … Continue reading

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ALA Annual update

Colors of San Pedro by my hovercraft is full of eels The last few weeks have been a bit of a blur. Various house issues, preparing for vacation and ALA Annual, work, school, and life have been keeping me very … Continue reading

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THAT Camp, Day 1

Finally back for good in my hotel after day 1 of THAT Camp. I am exhausted and energized at the same time. The organizers have brought together an absolutely amazing group of people, and I am humbled by the sheer … Continue reading

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