Libraries Reduce Clutter and Save Money

Yep, it's true! Marybeth at the GovGab blog says so.

First of all, the GovGab blog was started around the end of September for this year, and I have found it to be full of interesting tidbits about government resources. It's certainly worth checking out if you haven't already.

Now, back to the point of this post, Marybeth writes about the benefits of using her local public library. She notes that she can save money and reduce clutter in her home by using her library. And she also points out that the library's best resource is - drum roll, please - the librarians!

Thanks for the appreciation, Marybeth!

Pardon My Disappearance: No, I'm not dead...

My apologies to anyone, possibly all two of you, that have been kind enough to read my blog. After August, the busiest part of the semester hit and lasted for several months, and I couldn't find time to keep up with reading and news, much less blogging. I was also struggling with whether or not to even continue this blog. It does take a lot of time and energy, but I felt I had a good vision for what it could be. So, I've been pondering the direction of where to go with it.

My original intent of the blog was to provide how-to's and tips related to technologies we are using in libraries to educate users and provide access - with a little related tech news thrown in. I realized I wasn't doing this as well as I wanted. However, I think I now have more clarity about what I want to do. I am also still working to find my voice with blogging, so I feel I shouldn't stop now.

So, here's where I think I should go. I want to do reviews of browser tools and add-ons, social networking tools, educational technology tools, etc. For example, I recently downloaded this great Firefox extension called Read it Later, and I want to tell people about it because I think it would make life easier. I also am pondering a project to create subject guides using NetVibes or PageFlakes, but I am still thinking about how to organize those. I also want to do database tips - search tips, fun features, etc. - in library databases. This blog would actually be a bit Georgia-centric, but my intent is to include things that are - or could be - used in many libraries. I'm setting a goal of one or two postings a week - I mean, we all need goals in life, right? - at least I do to push myself a bit.

Well, what do y'all - or maybe singular you? - think? If anyone is actually still reading, please comment or send me an email at learninglibtech@gmail.com. I'd like to hear any ideas and feedback.