We invite library users of all ages and backgrounds into a conversation about privacy rights in a digital age May 1–7, Choose Privacy Week, now in its second year. The national public-awareness campaign coordinated by the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom gives libraries the resources their users need to think critically and make informed choices about their privacy. Librarians have a long history of protecting the freedom to read, learn, and receive ideas anonymously. This makes libraries ideal places for people to think and talk about privacy.
http://www.privacyrevolution.org
Friday, April 29, 2011
Library Staff to Attend ALA Virtual Town Hall Meeting
The library staff will be part of the 1000 ALA members invited to ALA’s first Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, June 1st from 3:00pm – 4:30pm CDT, online! We will be discussing reports on e-books and the Association’s response to this emerging issue, along with progress on ALA’s 2015 Strategic Plan and a report on advocacy initiatives. (ALA is the American Library Association.)
Free Trial of Filmakers Library Online
From the Library
Free Trial of Filmakers Library Online through June15
Great News! Now you can search, find, click, and watch videos on your computer screen, iPad, or smart phone. Filmakers Library is proud to announce the April 2011 launch of Filmakers Library Online. The result of partnership with award-winning electronic publisher Alexander Street Press, this new online collection gathers together for the first time all of the superb documentary films in the Filmakers catalog on a single cross-searchable streaming platform. Encompassing more than 1,000 films at launch and with new titles being added all the time, this multidisciplinary collection will include documentaries that present points of view and historical and current experiences from diverse cultures and traditions worldwide. For more information, go to their web site http://www.filmakers.com/.
You can access Filmakers Library Online through June 15, 2011, using the credentials below:
URL: http://flon.alexanderstreet.com
username: sneakpeek
password: film2011
Free Trial of Filmakers Library Online through June15
Great News! Now you can search, find, click, and watch videos on your computer screen, iPad, or smart phone. Filmakers Library is proud to announce the April 2011 launch of Filmakers Library Online. The result of partnership with award-winning electronic publisher Alexander Street Press, this new online collection gathers together for the first time all of the superb documentary films in the Filmakers catalog on a single cross-searchable streaming platform. Encompassing more than 1,000 films at launch and with new titles being added all the time, this multidisciplinary collection will include documentaries that present points of view and historical and current experiences from diverse cultures and traditions worldwide. For more information, go to their web site http://www.filmakers.com/.
You can access Filmakers Library Online through June 15, 2011, using the credentials below:
URL: http://flon.alexanderstreet.com
username: sneakpeek
password: film2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Resources for Civil War Study
To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, iCONN has prepared a web page with links to rich resources for the study of our War Between the States. We are grateful to Cengage Gale for temporary access to Sabin Americana, and to Gail Hurley of iCONN for custom search links to relevant materials in reQuest and Connecticut History Online. The link to this page will be added to the iCONN landing pages and classic menus very soon. In the meantime, feel free to use the direct link, below:
http://www.cslib.org/iconnsitemap/staff/CivilWar.aspx
http://www.cslib.org/iconnsitemap/staff/CivilWar.aspx
Thursday, April 07, 2011
Government Shutdown and Higher Education
If the federal government shuts down on Saturday, some students will have to wait longer for their aid, federal oversight of colleges and lenders will lapse, and the Education Department's controversial "gainful employment" rule could be further delayed.
But a government shutdown probably would not have long-term consequences for students and colleges, according to lobbyists, student-aid administrators, and former government officials who lived through the last shutdown 15 years ago.
During that 21-day shutdown, which spanned late 1995 and early 1996, federal contractors and servicers weren't paid, and questions submitted the Education Department went unanswered. New regulations were postponed, and federal audits and program reviews were suspended.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
But a government shutdown probably would not have long-term consequences for students and colleges, according to lobbyists, student-aid administrators, and former government officials who lived through the last shutdown 15 years ago.
During that 21-day shutdown, which spanned late 1995 and early 1996, federal contractors and servicers weren't paid, and questions submitted the Education Department went unanswered. New regulations were postponed, and federal audits and program reviews were suspended.
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Use it or Lose it Series
Use it or Lose it Series
We have many great magazines and journals in the library that are not getting the attention they deserve. So the blog will be mentioning some of the forlorn periodicals from time to time.
Fast Company April
Page 55 “Buy me some peanuts and …crepes? The foodie movement has invaded the most American of venues: the baseball stadium.
Page 100 The New Junk Food. Jeff Dunn plans to generate millions—and promote healthy eating—by marketing baby carrots like Doritos.
Journal of Nursing Scholarship First Quarter 2011
Page 13 Early Indicators and Risk Factors for Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
Page 30 Culture Change Models and Resident Health Outcomes in Long-Term Care+
Yoga Journal May 10
Page 29 et al. The Blue Issue healing ideas to save our seas, streams, and life on earth.
The Chronicle of Higher Education March 25
Cover Lawmakers likely to undo expansion of Pell Grants
We have many great magazines and journals in the library that are not getting the attention they deserve. So the blog will be mentioning some of the forlorn periodicals from time to time.
Fast Company April
Page 55 “Buy me some peanuts and …crepes? The foodie movement has invaded the most American of venues: the baseball stadium.
Page 100 The New Junk Food. Jeff Dunn plans to generate millions—and promote healthy eating—by marketing baby carrots like Doritos.
Journal of Nursing Scholarship First Quarter 2011
Page 13 Early Indicators and Risk Factors for Ethical Issues in Clinical Practice
Page 30 Culture Change Models and Resident Health Outcomes in Long-Term Care+
Yoga Journal May 10
Page 29 et al. The Blue Issue healing ideas to save our seas, streams, and life on earth.
The Chronicle of Higher Education March 25
Cover Lawmakers likely to undo expansion of Pell Grants
Acclaimed Documentary from Sundance to Goodwin Library
The feature documentary, "Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death and Technology", offers an exhilarating stream-of-consciousness ride through the interconnectedness of humankind, nature, progress,and morality. With insight, curiosity, and humor, the film weaves both a personal and global story about interdependence. For centuries we’ve been declaring independence. This film asks if perhaps it’s time to declare our interdependence instead. "Connected" won the Women in Film National Geographic all Roads film Grant at Sundance 2011.
Director Tiffany Shlain is an award-winning filmmaker, artist, Internet pioneer, and activist. Founder of the Webby Awards and cofounder of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, she was honored by Newsweek as one of the “Women Shaping the 21st Century.” Shlain’s films are known for their whimsical yet provocative approach to unraveling complicated subjects, like politics, cultural identity, technology, and science. A screening of the film opened the Association of College and Research libraries conference last week in Philadelphia. Shlain was one of the keynote speakers at the conference.
The DVD is available in the library as part of a kit designed to facilitate conversation, questions, insight, action and change.
Watch the trailer!
Director Tiffany Shlain is an award-winning filmmaker, artist, Internet pioneer, and activist. Founder of the Webby Awards and cofounder of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, she was honored by Newsweek as one of the “Women Shaping the 21st Century.” Shlain’s films are known for their whimsical yet provocative approach to unraveling complicated subjects, like politics, cultural identity, technology, and science. A screening of the film opened the Association of College and Research libraries conference last week in Philadelphia. Shlain was one of the keynote speakers at the conference.
The DVD is available in the library as part of a kit designed to facilitate conversation, questions, insight, action and change.
Watch the trailer!
Friday, April 01, 2011
ACRL Conference
Greetings from Philadelphia!
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) conference began here Wednesday. ACRL 2011, “A Declaration of Interdependence,” is the premier professional development event dedicated to meeting the interests of academic and research librarians.
Award-winning filmmaker, artist, internet pioneer and activist, Tiffany Shlain, kicked off as the opening keynote speaker on March 30. With over 3000 other academic librarians, I saw Shlain’s most recent film, “Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology,” described as a journey through the interconnectedness of humankind, nature, progress and morality at the dawn of the 21st century. Her new educational kit, which includes a DVD copy of “Connected,” curriculum and discussion guides—was released for the first time at the conference followed her keynote address. The library now owns a copy that will have interest for many programs and classes at Goodwin. It is awesome.
The exhibits opening reception followed the keynote. Over 200 companies are here showcasing the latest in library products and services.
The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) conference began here Wednesday. ACRL 2011, “A Declaration of Interdependence,” is the premier professional development event dedicated to meeting the interests of academic and research librarians.
Award-winning filmmaker, artist, internet pioneer and activist, Tiffany Shlain, kicked off as the opening keynote speaker on March 30. With over 3000 other academic librarians, I saw Shlain’s most recent film, “Connected: An Autoblogography about Love, Death & Technology,” described as a journey through the interconnectedness of humankind, nature, progress and morality at the dawn of the 21st century. Her new educational kit, which includes a DVD copy of “Connected,” curriculum and discussion guides—was released for the first time at the conference followed her keynote address. The library now owns a copy that will have interest for many programs and classes at Goodwin. It is awesome.
The exhibits opening reception followed the keynote. Over 200 companies are here showcasing the latest in library products and services.
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