February 2011 – Page 2 – Librarian in the Cloud

Twitter Daily Digest for 2011-02-25

@wfryer even tho i'm from outside OK can i apply for a ticket? in reply to wfryer #
@wfryer lived in OK for five years in college days, 2001-2006 in reply to wfryer #
@teacherman82 if you get any emails from TEDxOKC, I'm the one who put you on their list (used yr gmail address I had); I applied for ticket #
@teacherman82 not hopeful it'll be accepted, but at least I tried, right? info on it here: http://www.tedxokc.com/ #
if i ignore the fact that there's snow in today's forecast, does that mean it will just go away?? #
got my first 2 @lendleapp loaned books tonite & have loaned a couple out 2; this is ex of way ebook loaning shld work in libs…easypeasy 🙂 #
Winter storm warning for us now. Oh goody. Thx for waking me up, storm warning texts. [sarcasm] #
@wizzyrea night again. Sorry you got woken up. Winter storm warning texts just woke me. Grrr, to that & to texts message. Cya in too few hrs in reply to wizzyrea #
@janholmquist that and the rich text editing in @evernote (to do list checkbox access at least) in reply to janholmquist #
@janholmquist I've tried so many to do lists mobile apps and websites. For whatever reason, I finally started reg. creating them in evernote in reply to janholmquist #
Trying to go back to sleep but losing this battle…snuggly cat can you help me fall asleep again? #
@janholmquist we can only hope @evernote keeps getting better; glad to know i wasn't alone in that behavior w the apps. in reply to janholmquist #
@wizzyrea ugh. I keep hoping I'll fall back asleep, but in that awake & too tired to sleep state atm. #blearryeyedatworkinourfutures in reply to wizzyrea #
@wizzyrea storm on my stomach cuddling & kneading. Keep hoping she'll help me relax :/ in reply to wizzyrea #
@jdelagardelle Winter storm warning [ugh] texts woke me an hr ago. Giving up on going back to sleep. Iv of coffee during #hhlib wld be nice! in reply to jdelagardelle #
Twitter Daily Digest for 2011-02-24 http://ff.im/-yJnC5 #
RT @lbraun2000: The End of the IT Department http://pulsene.ws/12Cn3 #
@philshapiro I want to frame this, particularly the early risers comment (altho irony: I've been awake since 3:30am-4hrs earlier than norm) in reply to philshapiro #
Yep. Never could go back to sleep. Off to start first coffee round. and then will go walk treadmill… #longdayahead #
Booo! @LJWorld: The NWS has issued a winter storm warning for Douglas Co. Expect 3-6 inches of sleet/snow: http://ljw.bz/hVzyWQ #ksstorms #
@jdelagardelle she's not in warning as of right now. Lawrence is farthest east it goes. But yesterday, we were to get 1in. in reply to jdelagardelle #
@jdelagardelle Now calling for 3-6in mix of sleet/snow/frzng rain. Winter go away!! in reply to jdelagardelle #
@buffyjhamilton no joke!! It's already started raining but 5 degrees above freezing atm. if freezing stuff will be as heavy as rain, uh oh. in reply to buffyjhamilton #
@buffyjhamilton who knows. 2nd time in a week I've had major issues. Text messages at 3:30am were todays trigger. in reply to buffyjhamilton #
@buffyjhamilton I prob need to watch caffeine intake again. in reply to buffyjhamilton #
Watching middle east revolution/liberation/protest news. Is this what 1989-1991 period was like in any way? Too young to remember. #
@technolibrary am so sick of legislators burying impt issues under stack of minor legislation. Make tough decisions!! in reply to technolibrary #
@technolibrary any tips/tricks for getting those bill summaries? in reply to technolibrary #
@gohomekiki you are crazy!! Glad you made it safely. in reply to gohomekiki #
Not sure where he was in ne Kansas but dad drove into sleet 5 mins ago. Winter is really coming back… #spoiledrottenby70degrees #
@janbrooks1 what a HORRIBLE intersection at this time of say for the lights to fail. Traffic nightmare! in reply to janbrooks1 #
@technolibrary Ty. Great way to quickly advocate/inform. Need to see if ks does same thing. in reply to technolibrary #
RT @jdelagardelle: @LezlieArt here are the books you need from #hhlib epub books: http://amzn.to/a8Ezqy anâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~d0U7b #
wondering if we'll have any other attendees for #hhlib other than NEKLS staff. Weather is awful & will only get worse…[wintry mix–>snow] #
@annehaines yep 🙂 but it had been raining mostly until an hour ago; mix of sleet and rain atm now; yes, SICK of winter here… in reply to annehaines #
1 librarian is here other than NEKLS staff 🙂 #hhlib #
@annehaines looking forward to tweets; we're in other one, yet again 🙂 #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
we chose Intro to Phone Gap session #hhlib #
@eclectic_techie don't blame you one bit in reply to eclectic_techie #
we have 5 total here; 3 more than I expected! 🙂 brave souls for weather going on… #hhlib #
phone gap is an open source solution for building cross-platform mobile apps #hhlib #
PhoneGap OS Support: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Palm [works best w Phone Gap], Symbian, Maemo, Windows Mobile #hhlib #
PhoneGap Dev Cycle: Install the SDK: generate code; Build it; upload to Apps Store for different platforms #hhlib #
when you choose to dev for app stores…cost involved #hhlib #
SDK is a coding kit for Java #hhlib #
Native vs. Web apps; Web: v broad use, lim functionality; native: allows access 2 phone APIs, hard to dev it; know spec languages #hhlib #
RT @bibliotech9: sdk = software development kit #hhlib #
phonegap don't have to worry about diff languages #
keep in mind screensizes #hhlib #
RT @mreidsma: Benefit of @phonegap you can use the phones' native APIs and just write HTML5/CSS/JS #hhlib #ohmythatisnice #
Native Calls in PhoneGap: vibrate, beep, telephony, geolocation, accelerometer #hhlib #
tech prereqs: knowledge of html, css, java; ability to install sev tech packages #hhlib #
phoncegap source repository: http://bit.ly/e8Wild & other SDKs available off that link #hhlib #
Let's Build: RSS Reader >4 minutes iPhone App using native functions #hhlib COOL! #
This looks V easy to do; @lybrarian & I are telling @wizzyrea she needs to check it out! #hhlib she's looked at libraryanywhere app #
phonegap looks like its a bit more techie as its being demoed but still looks promising… #hhlib #
are we going to get an ice storm??? that's more ice than snow just from the sound of it hitting the windows atm #
We have one person coming back for afternoon #hhlib sessions but everyone else went home. Weather & roads only to get worse! #
@annehaines pshaw yes. all of office still here actually still. most attendees were 30-60 minutes away from their homes. in reply to annehaines #
@annehaines they can do archives for sure…. i live 1.5 miles from here 🙂 in reply to annehaines #
@buffyjhamilton thx hoping for it too…. in reply to buffyjhamilton #
excited about this resource from @overdrive: http://t.co/S7am3Ao [found it thx to Facebook post from the Pioneer Library System, OK] #
great ty! RT @webmaster_ref: @hbraum @jlbooth Here's another good Overdrive Resource http://bit.ly/ejQbZj #
@annehaines oh i thought you meant you were going to fly to kansas to attend our local version of wintry mix…looking outside 🙂 #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
attending wintry mix sessions at #hhlib "the mobile student" ed tools for the mobile enhanced student #
@annehaines 🙂 too funny not to pass up since you have KS connections! #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
why mobile tools? readily available; quick to use; always on connection #hhlib #
RT @cmairn: @thinkpol Here is an interesting perspective on "the death of the Web" from Wired magazine, http://goo.gl/v0Sn. #hhlib #
research tools…missed pts #hhlib #
evernote: allows for multiple types of notes; multi-platform syncing; file size limit on free version #hhlib #
I <3 evernote #hhlib find more and more uses for it each day! #
@sfreeman great — really curious to see what patrons think of it! in reply to sfreeman #
@annehaines i am continually finding more uses for it; presenting on it for schl libs next sat; it's underutilized for sure! #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
worldcat: find items in yr local libraries; both native app and a webapp; can't login to access lists #hhlib #
@librarylea you're really going to like it; has desktop version too #hhlib in reply to librarylea #
Mobile OPACs: search your lib catalog on the go; webapps generally basic; native apps clunky and slow #hhlib #
anyone in #kohails community working on mobile app solution for Koha? lib in our #hhlib session was asking #
Subscription Databases: webapp or native app; access requires lib card/acct; formatting might be incorrect #hhlib #
RT @ksimon: Anyone know of a good list of database vendors with mobile versions? #hhlib #
scanner apps: quick notes or shots of a whiteboard; can convert images to PDF; optimizes image for legibility #hhlib #
@glenfarrelly i use it for digital to do lists (desktop app makes this easy peasy); building lists of resources for diff presos #HHLIB #
productivity: after research, time to get things done! #hhlib #
getting things done: make a list to track your tasks: carry it w you on yr phone – native app or webapp #hhlib #
Notes: built in notes.app; syncs to diff online accts; v basic but quick and easy to use #hhlib #
@glenfarrelly give it a try at least; @janholmquist has similar uses as me with to do lists & evernote #HHLIB in reply to glenfarrelly #
dropbox: file storage system; readonly access to files; multi-platform syncing #hhlib #
office suites: docstogo lets you read/edit Word, Excel, PPT files; connects to online storage; keybd diff for long form writing #hhlib #
@ash966 pshaw ignore 'em; typos shld be ignored! fast typing/keeping up/autocorrect world means typos are unavoidable! #hhlib #
google docs: webapp-req active Internet connection; edit and create text and spreadsheet files… #hhlib #
future of tools: greater acceptance in ed; one smartphone per child; more robust apps #hhlib #
@hybridlib that good huh? might have to request both on lendle! in reply to hybridlib #
presenter: http://bit.ly/gFZI52 #hhlib #
a warm reception: embracing the possibilities of mobile tech for libs and archives #hhlib #
democratization of content [twitter, facebook, youtube, tumbler(?) icons on screen] #hhlib #
record events usng phone; make part of collective memory; supplement current lib needs (Middle East protests: libs posting resources) #hhlib #
RT @aiuliano: Democratization of content- using handheld tech to aid mobile medical reference (meeting users where they are) #hhlib #
@janbrooks1 it took me awhile to get it but now i do and LOVE it! app i can't live without #hhlib in reply to janbrooks1 #
@rcooper curious on their responses…. in reply to rcooper #
RT @aiuliano: Aligning academic libraries with technology: using the tech that the users are comfortable withâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~bVtss #
RT @mashable: How 5 Companies Are Using the iPad to Increase Productivity – http://on.mash.to/hgWzGv #
sleep deprivation catching up with me this afternoon…having hard time catching presenter's points; brain a bit slow this afternoon #
concerns abt mobile tech: privacy, cost, & access: its impt to acknwldge that w all of possibilities, there are also some pitfalls #hhlib #
@aiuliano np! 🙂 in reply to aiuliano #
RT @irasocol: Grand Rapids, MI schools in fed pilot to feed families this summer. Solving poverty is only way to close "achievement gap" #
RT @annehaines: Privacy def an issue I think about w/my own mobile devices – if I lost my phone I would be so screwed. #hhlib #
if i lost my phone or it broke or died, i'd be in DEEP trouble #hhlib #
@annehaines true but if it dies/breaks, i cant afford to replace it, fix it, if out of warranty #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
@BAGebb same on our end #hhlib in reply to BAGebb #
idea for chat in webinar sessions: a system like coveritlive — bring in twitter hashtag & ability to directly chat #bestofbothworlds #hhlib #
can you hear me now: ejournals/ebooks; news & entertainment; social networking; coll dev; circ; ref; databases #hhlib #
@BAGebb cool ty; cant look at projector screen and laptop at same time to see chat 🙂 #hhlib in reply to BAGebb #
michigan tech university: presenter is margaret phillips #hhlib #
library2go is tool being covered #hhlib #
library2go (beta): http://www.lib.mtu.edu/m incl mobile version of voyager catalog; basic lib info… #hhlib #
RT @aiuliano: MichTechU: Library2go= mobile site with catalog, basic library info and news. #hhlib #
RT @aiuliano: MTU mobile site is collaborative project with computer design classes. #hhlib #
rewards & challenges: rewards: tech expertise, manpower, student input; peer promotion of lib resources/svcs #hhlib #
challenges: student timeline; sustainability; documentation; overall project management #hhlib #
key lessons learned: team approach from beginning [determine user needs/desires 1st]; project management; continuous improvement #hhlib #
project management: basecamp software intro'd; proper documentation #hhlib #
basecamp software: http://bit.ly/flkO6v #hhlib #
next steps: conduct needs assessment; collaborate w HCI class; rev other lib mobile sites & lit; dev updated lib mobile presence #hhlib #
RT @annehaines: Project management really should be a required skill taught in library schools. It's not sometâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~WEHvw #
Same here RT @annehaines: Us too. RT @ksimon: So many audio stutters in the wintry mix that I'm missing much of the content here. #hhlib #
share if you find a way! 🙂 RT @annehaines: Need to figure out how to create qr codes in bulk (hundreds of 'em!) all in one shot. #hhlib #
@annehaines k cool — missed beginning & having hard time following w audiocutous #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
RT @wizzyrea: @hbraum @annehaines Here's a service to do multiple qr's at a time: https://app.qreateandtrack.com/Auth/Register #
RT @wizzyrea: @hbraum @annehaines Also this, using the google chart API: http://on.fb.me/igL6Ad #hhlib #
RT @wizzyrea: @hbraum @annehaines Here's a service to do multiple qr's at a time: http://bit.ly/euOVvT #hhlib #
lib tour evolution: tour guide (paper/in person, pre-73) to tape player (73) to cd (00) to MP3 (05) to virtual tour (09): boring #hhlib #
what's next? smartphones smartphones smartphones #hhlib #
interactivity: presentation addressing diff learning styles; collaboration; QR Codes would be easy way to address all #hhlib #
RT @annehaines: Used student employees at library as focus group. Got 8 responses out of 200+ students (mosâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~3AOX6 #
RT @mreidsma: @elibtronic I keep hearing "this doesn't always work…" App inventor is like mobiledev with duâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~V52x2 #
@nengard thx! #kohails in reply to nengard #
conclusion: greater QR code visibility; marketing; map clarity help page: LibGuide: http://bit.ly/f2aJkC & WP: http://bit.ly/gAd5Xe #hhlib #
what's next: QR codes on study rooms to reserve them instead of going to website #hhlib #
it has so many uses! RT @kylepace: Evernote for Students: The Ultimate Research Tool – http://j.mp/i66DjI #edtech #hhlib #
listening to Peter Brantley's keynote on "Save this Book: Posterity's Challenge" #hhlib #
preservation: the challenge of ebooks: myriads of formats; DRM; no ntl policy in place #hhlib #
no one is in charge of preservation of our growing cultural heritage in digital books #hhlib #
opportunity: digital storage means it is easy to preserve in multiple locations, in diff formats. #hhlib #
more redundancy than paper cld ever afford. Storage costs going down #hhlib #
RT @web20classroom: Teaching Students About The Upheaval In The Middle East: http://nyti.ms/fQDSVQ #
book is complex assembly of content: text, video, foreword, illustrations, photos. each item needs careful management #hhlib #
pub workflow: digital production workflow required: CMS; sophisticated rights/use tracking; skilled personnel esp engineering #hhlib #
possibility of loss shld motivate preservation; loss can arise for oneself or one's partners #hhlib #
loss could happen via 1. complex, tightly coupled systems and 2. struggle of memory vs. forgetting #hhlib #
@glenfarrelly don't know if this resource will help you w evernote; its student-focused, ultimate research tool: http://j.mp/i66DjI #HHLIB in reply to glenfarrelly #
RT @annehaines: Complexity in workflow systems increases the chance of loss. Tightly coupled systems mean small accident can cascade. #hhlib #
ripples and small problems can cause MAJOR problems to occur: "normal accident" theory: Think Apollo 13 #hhlib #
Tumblr crash & Flickr user account accidental deletion by Flickr other examples #hhlib #
RT @owatonnalibrary: flickr accidently deleting an account and not having a method to restore; yikes! The perils of digital! #hhlib #
context is critical in digital preservation; preserving without metadata isnt helpful; metadata provides necessary context. #hhlib #
context nec 4 dig preservation: I think of @DoleInstitute wanting to preserve all of Sen. Bob Dole's materials w his comments #Hhlib #
PDF not good way to preserve (non standard formats and arbitrary data); ePub w DRM locks data w risk that key will be lost #hhlib #
RT @abrunvand: easy to store objects that cannot be recovered #hhlib #
In US, @librarycongress plays unique role Section 407: the req copies or phonorecords shall be deposited in Copyright Office #hhlib #
Current US code privileges print as best edition for preservation. Slowly being changed #hhlib #
Congress approved ejournal demand deposit for LoC in 2010 legislative session #hhlib #
copyright conundrum with digital, esp; conundrum to be sure!! #hhlib #
this is an awesome presentation…but sleep deprivation is really taking control…. #
@glenfarrelly np; nice thing abt technology is there's lots of ways & apps available to do the similar tasks. you find what works best for u in reply to glenfarrelly #
RT @webmaster_ref: A new children's oriented web sites http://www.kongoroo.com/ #
@glenfarrelly delicious replacement — actually, I'd highly rec you go check out diigo… in reply to glenfarrelly #
widespread recognition of need for new copyright regime supporting digital use #hhlib where's @lessig when you need him?? #
also copyright discussion, always think of this video: A Fair/y Use Tale: http://youtu.be/4bK8AZSYtPU #hhlib #
RT @49news: The Air Force awarded a $35 billion contract to Boeing Co. Thousands of jobs expected to be created: http://ow.ly/42XNT #49News #
Wichita and Kansas needed that Boeing news…. awesome!! #
RT @joshuamneff: Now I'm wondering how digital texts are preserved in Star Trek. #hhlib #startrek #geek #
@naypinya excellent presentation; will have to revisit it again in the archive just to capture and understand everything #hhlib #
@acarvin @LJWKealing turn off all unnecessary processes. Switch to white text on black screen (if poss) & def turn screen all way down #
@rmazar co-worker who had been on netbook just got one. He's never been a Mac user nor is heavy tech user; he LOVES it–to the nth degree in reply to rmazar #
@rmazar while setting it up for him, it was so speedy it reacted and loaded apps v quickly before i'd be ready. I want one now! in reply to rmazar #
@kylepace np same to you! in reply to kylepace #
@rmazar 13 — 1.86ghz model with 4gb of ram in reply to rmazar #
@rmazar it has been surprising how MUCH he loves it. And he's not had to really ask for much help in the transition. "it just works" in reply to rmazar #
@rmazar the 13 was just perfect size in mac ways in reply to rmazar #
@rmazar many* 🙂 in reply to rmazar #
@kenleyneufeld I prefer goodreader, but don't think it syncs w dropbox — manually load of files: this might work: http://bit.ly/ecDO3n in reply to kenleyneufeld #
@kenleyneufeld saving your reading location, i don't know about; goodreader does have dropbox syncing capability too: http://bit.ly/f2Tg5n in reply to kenleyneufeld #
slept 4 hrs; feeling more humanlike again; will stay up another two and then try to sleep 8 more! catching up after 2hrs of sleep last night #
@princessofworld my favorite part abt the film was understanding the techie jargon and inside techie jokes that are thruout in reply to princessofworld #
@princessofworld they're subtle but all over the place! in reply to princessofworld #
RT @rashford: RT @annehaines: #hhlib was GREAT – thanks to organizers, presernters, & especially the twitter backchannel! 🙂 #
@ksimon i love goodreader for my ipad; not used much on iphone since prefer larger screen…. #hhlib in reply to ksimon #
RT @annehaines: of interest to #hhlib – RT @Reichental: 40% of all #tweets come from mobile devices. #Twitter #
looking forward 2 archives frm #hhlib esp 2 catch sessions 40 top apps & ipad loaning; sev pple in our group asked why they were @ same time #
if some1 replies to my tweets that includes a certain apple device's name, telling me i can get a free one, reporting 4 twitter spam #
@erindowney sad….my fav discoveries as a child were ALLthe diff american heroes esp the obscure ones [but then again i'm not normal] in reply to erindowney #
@erindowney def sad bc there's so many and you learn the wealth & richness of Am history in reply to erindowney #

Knowledge Brokers & Learning Spectrum Assessment

Here’s two more resources for the evening.

The first is Knowledge Broker discussion over at School Library Monthly. Apparently in the February issue of Educational Leadership a psychology professor suggested the teachers bring in knowledge brokers to promote and support teachers in good technology use. He defined them as students and outside community members — without any mention of school librarians!! Outage to this glaring missing stakeholder mention obviously resulted online and the author responded in a blog post. The School Library Monthly post has a better summary of the situation as well as more related links. Check it out!

The other one came via a tweet by Will Richardson, sharing the “Learning Spectrum Self-Assessment.” More information about this document is available here.

The places where I ideally would like my mythical classroom to be on the spectrum (if I ever teach at any level) are indicated by the blue boxes on the below image; click on it to make it larger. I didn’t see an easy way to duplicate this assessment through written answers, so I just created a Jing screenshot of it, marking my answers before saving the results.

What do your results look like?

Lifelong Learning in the 21st Century: a potential conversation opportunity

Anyone remotely interested in education, this entire current issue of Educational Leadership is a MUST read. It is devoted to “What Students Need to Learn.”

I stumbled onto the issue, thanks to this article, The Humanities: Why Such a Hard Sell?

Historically, democratic societies have recognized three broad purposes of schooling: personal, economic, and civic. At theÂ personal level, schools have helped students discover and cultivate individual interests, talents, and tastes; form good habits; and develop an understanding of what it means to lead a good life. Schools have prepared students to contribute productively to theÂ economy by preparing them to pursue a vocation or further study leading toward some profession. And schools have achievedÂ civic goals by equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be good citizens. Together these three imperatives have constituted a holistic understanding of persons as having private, productive, and civic selves.

That holism has atrophied. The civic purpose of schools, when invoked at all, is usually an afterthought, treated largely as a by-product of the economic imperative to develop 21st century skills said to be essential to the modern workforce. The personal dimension of schooling has been reduced to self-expression and self-advancement, wherein a school’s value is defined primarily by whether it helps students earn credentials that will make them employable.

As a high school and college student, I heavily benefitted from a combined history and literature focus. American history and American Literature was team-collaboration effort at that time in my high school. In college, with few exceptions, every single college student at my university was required to take 12 hours of western civilization: 6 hours each semester that was team-taught by a history and English professor.

“Civ for Life”

“An unexamined life is not worth living”

“Generalizations backed up by facts”.

These are just some of the phrases that have stuck with me from those class-times. They impacted my life in countless ways, and it had very little to do with the specific knowledge gained from learning about The Scarlett Letter or World War II or All Quiet on the Western Front or the Renaissance. Instead, it was about the discussions, the inquiry, the drawing larger conclusions, and gaining a greater understanding of the foundations of this country and western civilization. [Since I left college, I believe they’ve expanded civ to also include a requirement for world civ, yes?] But I digress…

I’m not an educator by formal training. However, librarians, professors, and teachers — we’re all educators, just in different venues, different delivery modes, and different skill sets:

Early childhood literacy.

adult education.

lifelong learning

k-12

college.

But at the end of the day, we want those whose lives we’ve touch to gain knowledge and then impact the world with that knowledge.

I have friends and colleagues in all these different areas. We all talk in our little bubbles of our profession, what some call “the echo chamber“. In our professional circles, we chat face-to-face, at conferences, online, on listservs, in journals, in emails about what needs to happen to change education and lifelong learning in a society that needs the tools to learn, unlearn, and relearn faster than any other time in history.

What if we all got together, and talked about the future of education, the possibilities, if testing didn’t exist, if the self-created university did formally exist and how it might look?

(I believe it does already thanks to growing open access education content; Yale course lectures on the American Civil War, anyone?)

Could we together come up with some creative new ways and approaches to education? We all have unique skill sets and professional knowledge that complements each other. What if we all worked together? What could we come up with if we dreamed?

Read the Educational Leadership issue I linked to at the beginning of this post and let me know what you think about this idea of a joint conversation. We all see education and that how it currently exists on a large scale isn’t working for some reason. It’s not the teachers (there’s always bad apples, but for every bad one there’s 20 amazing teachers out there), we have access to more knowledge and information than ever before (maybe too much?), so why aren’t kids learning, thinking, analyzing, critiquing, critically thinking, solving problems and issues, becoming civicly engaged (NOT necessarily partisan)?

Even more critical, prior to the information revolution of the last twenty years, you could stop learning if you wanted to, after high school, vocational school, or college, and still survive. But in today’s society of fast-paced information change and rapid knowledge creation,Â deconstruction, and recreation, I don’t believe people can ever stop learning if they are to be successful in the job marketplace. And again, it’s not necessarily the specific knowledge that comes out of the learning: it’s the discussion, engagement, critical thinking, comparing that makes you a better worker, a better leader, and a better community builder. It’s a lifelong learning society.

So how do we create this lifelong learning society [and maybe help k-12 education in the process without all the silly so-called reform ideas that people know are band-aids, missing the big problems]? I think K-12 educators, university professors, and librarians of all types would be a good group to bring together to start this discussion.

Am I off my rocker on this? Let me know in the comments!

Twitter Daily Digest for 2011-02-24

@lendleapp it wasn't horrible, really; no timeout errors or anything, but still thought you all should know. in reply to lendleapp #
@lendleapp btw, I love the interface even more than the concept behind the site. It's simplistic, and easy to use. Bravo on yr work! in reply to lendleapp #
insomnia…go away…i want to sleep #
@annehaines one year ago we "met" thru hhlib! and I'll be attending again this round (hopefully–will have to multi-task, tho, sigh) in reply to annehaines #
Twitter Daily Digest for 2011-02-23 http://ff.im/-yEn0n #
@annehaines good luck w your coordination. Ours will be interesting. Mixed group from sch libs, small publics, & a couple academic in reply to annehaines #
@annehaines perk of being a regional Lib system–our job to reach out to all types :). Time to get ready to go in. Cya online! in reply to annehaines #
waiting for our group to show up at nekls for #hhlib looking forward to the next two days of learning, f2f discussion and online discussion! #
Wintry Mix session first up at #hhlib (student presos & librarian colleagues) looks quite interesting #
@joshuamneff wish you all were here at NEKLS to join in the fun, but we're all together in spirit 🙂 #hhlib in reply to joshuamneff #
Evernote — LOVE this app; need to keep using it more and more. notetaking app in the cloud/desktop/apps– text, photos, voice #hhlib #
@s_francoeur we were….are you accessing the link from the email? to first register then login? #hhlib in reply to s_francoeur #
dropbox, skype mentioned… #hhlib #
@BAGebb i currently use it mainly for to do lists (the desktop client has an option for checkbox) but that's a GREAT idea! #hhlib in reply to BAGebb #
@janbrooks1 will do my best; but crowdsourcing will help too 🙂 can't type everything 🙂 #hhlib in reply to janbrooks1 #
@joshuamneff i've started using it for to-do lists — has really helped; can't lose notes in it; I LOSE sticky notes all the time #hhlib in reply to joshuamneff #
http://bit.ly/eaO51n is the Fairfield University student group's wiki #hhlib #
@janbrooks1 i wish i could have kept up with everything he did!! he deserves a pulitzer and a new award for what he's been doing in reply to janbrooks1 #
@cmairn hi chad! #hhlib in reply to cmairn #
i've wondered about using evernote to track tech problems in libraries (like lowkey ticketing system) #hhlib anyone else done that? #
@cmairn great and you? I love #hhlib bc so many libs are "together" even tho separated by geography! in reply to cmairn #
@BAGebb if you happen to find it in the mobile apps let me know #hhlib in reply to BAGebb #
@joshuamneff evernote has a desktop app as well; that's where i build my to do lists to track…. #hhlib in reply to joshuamneff #
@cmairn yay! 🙂 they grow up WAY too fast! in reply to cmairn #
during emergencies, to keep mobile devices charged, uninteruptable power supply w battery backup; universal chargers #hhlib #
make sure you have handheld device that has removable batteries — better than unremovable #hhlib #
find ways to conserve battery power of your mobile devices #hhlib #
@wizzyrea 😛 in reply to wizzyrea #
@wizzyrea v true and you're right…. in reply to wizzyrea #
@mreidsma @bagedd gotcha; thx — will mostly continue 2 use desktop app then; first 2 do "application" i've found that's worked 4 me #hhlib in reply to mreidsma #
@joshuamneff it's what finally made digital to do lists work for me, none other had before in reply to joshuamneff #
wish last presenter had mentioned emergency sites developed during disasters like in NZ: http://bit.ly/fddUNh & http://bit.ly/idGVVd #hhlib #
twitter being discussed now: have used lots of the ones mentioned: hootsuite, tweetdeck, twitter, echofon, tweetlings #hhlib #
i use mac twitter app on desktop & official twitter apps on iphone/ipad; use tweetdeck when I want to follow hashtags like #hhlib #
other things mentioned: add twitter feed to yr website; create hashtag for your library; get followers: start following others! #hhlib #
@jdelagardelle hi! 🙂 we've got a group watching here #HHLIB in reply to jdelagardelle #
part of problem of social networks buyin: pple want to separate prof life & personal — if you're a lib you really can't (presenter) #hhlib #
@annehaines lib following #hhlib on twitter from home wants to know from yr session: where are they getting stats? #
uses for twitter: news, personal interaction #hhlib snow storms, closings, road closings, stranded, etc. #hhlib #
@annehaines k passing it on through chat — ty! in reply to annehaines #
invite people to play along; Q&A on twitter; repost/retweet; ideas for games; #andypoll #hhlib #
one of my tweets mentioned certain iOS device…off to block spammers! #
RT @bckhough: http://artwiculate.com/ Word of the day game for Twitter #hhlib #
RT @bckhough: some separate personal and professional selves on social networks – I just merge the two worldâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~zo2EX #
other games on twitter: the six word novel; haikus #hhlib #
shorter presentations is a neat way to do the sessions…more bang for buck! I agreee! 🙂 #hhlib #
@jdelagardelle tell them they'll have access to archives later? to tempt them to stay focused on one session #HHLIB in reply to jdelagardelle #
first session was great! doing intros at our group now…stopping tweeting for a bit… #hhlib #
looking forward to this keynote at #hhlib Lee Rainie is an awesome speaker! #
"the state of mobile connectivity" @lrainie #hhlib #
LOLcats ftw to start off 🙂 #hhlib pew pew pew #
as @bckhough just told our group — the best session of the conference is going on now #hhlib #
RT @bckhough: I <3 the Pew Internet Project (makes data interesting) #hhlib #
internet and broadband revolution: change in internet use by age & home broadband adoption 2000-2010 surveys from PEW #hhlib #
broadband adoption happened as people took the internet deeply into their lives: communications tool, research tool, enjoy media #hhlib #
@joshuamneff @hedgielib i quietly clapped too glad i wasn't the only one (only one here at nekls) #hhlib in reply to joshuamneff #
digital divide still major problem #hhlib #
consequences for info ecosystem: volume, velocity, vibrance, and valence/relevance #hhlib #
RT @glenfarrelly: From Pew at #hhlib rise of broadband Net (vs dial-up) that drove people to integrate Neâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~9c4yb #
(apologies to my followers for the #hhlib tweets — you can unfollow me for the two days of the conference if you want to) #
RT @hedgielib: Web allows us to hyperspecialize news we intake. #hhlib #
explosion of creators and niches in online environment #hhlib #
networked creators among internet users: 12% use twitter; 50% share photos; 32% contributing rankings and ratings; 15% remix content #hhlib #
RT @jocolibrary: Some JoCoLibrary staff attending Handheld Librarian virtual conference today. Looking for ways we can go mobile #hhlib #
4% use location-sharing services (don't use this — sorry, don't want my immediate location revealed more directly than it is) #hhlib #
pew study "teens and mobile phone" in april 2010 http://bit.ly/gv5e3R #hhlib (mentioned in chat) #
cloud computing coming into play in cell phone usage; #hhlib #
RT @scottchilders: Because of cell phone use, more people using cloud functions of different types. #hhlib (Evâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~cCEKi #
2/3 of adults and 3/4 of teens use the cloud; web vs apps: 35% have apps; 24% use apps #hhlib #
@elibtronic this: http://bit.ly/h1I2Za tech adoption cycle; it takes awhile for non-early adopters to jump on #hhlib in reply to elibtronic #
pictures, texters, browsing web, IMers, email, record videos, play games, play, video calls; reshaping communication patterns #hhlib #
what tool do i use to communicate based on the enduser; what works best for them — have to consider this now #hhlib #
55% of adults own laptops (from 30% in 20060: 7% of adults own ebook readers (kindle); 6% of adults own tablets (iPad) #hhlib #
projections of ereader/tablet device ownership 3x-4x as much as the previous tweet's stats #hhlib #
@elibtronic i presented on it two years ago at a conference — pple still catching on to it; they do it without realizing it, i think #hhlib in reply to elibtronic #
consequences for info ecosystem: anywhere, any device, any time; radically changed place, presence #hhlib (i can't escape email :)) #
@aarontay if you get any, another colleague is interested in specific stats — @dianajw thx! #hhlib in reply to aarontay #
sept05-may2010: social networking gone from 0 to huge numbers (largest gain is older demographics) missed stats on slide… #hhlib #
consequences for info ecosystem: social dashboard; pervasive awareness #
consequences for info ecosystem: social dashboard; pervasive awareness #hhlib (forgot hashtag) #
(forgot hashtag) consequences for info ecosystem: social dashboard; pervasive awareness #hhlib #
RT @annehaines: "Pervasive awareness" – great term. Wonder if it's a more shallow awareness than what we useâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~prGcn #
so what for librarians: our patrons exist in a networked media ecology: attention zones #hhlib #
attention zones: continuous partial attention); deep dives; info-snacking #hhlib #
@librarythinking @dianajw is the one interested in the stats — ask her for the info in reply to librarythinking #
as sentries: word of mouth matters more; as info evaluators – they vouch for/discredit a business's credibility and authenticity #hhlib #
as forums for action – everybody's a broadcaster/publisher #hhlib and some like @acarvin doing hugely impt work on the broadcasting of news #
@annehaines let it go it's so invigorating and renewing 🙂 in reply to annehaines #
@mayfieldc dropbox public? in reply to mayfieldc #
@mayfieldc also can share access to folders on dropbox for private shares in reply to mayfieldc #
@mayfieldc also can you send me yr email address in DM? need to pick yr brain on educators & prof info overload 4 preso i'm doing next week in reply to mayfieldc #
what for libs (3): you can be a node in people's social networks as they seek info to help them solve problems and meet their needs #hhlib #
@annehaines i know libs who do this very successfully just based on twitter searches #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
what for libs (4): you can teach new literacie: screen literacy (graphics & symbols); navigation literacy #hhlib #
new literacies: connections and context literacy; skepticism; value of contemplative time; how to create content #hhlib #
RT @cyndidannerkuhn: 5 Reasons Why Your Online Presence Will Replace Your Resume in 10 years http://goo.gl/fb/J9of7 #
RT @BAGebb: RT @ralldurai: #hhlib libraries must be fully mobile/social media literate to make it past patron's media sentries #
YES! make the tools work for them! RT @cmairn: For me, it is all about helping users make discoveries and connections. @lrainie #hhlib #
@mreidsma @annehaines v true. we need to help pple to see that and realize it; they don't — yr absolutely right! #hhlib in reply to mreidsma #
@eoverhauser it is awesome and well worth your time for sure if you have access the #hhlib archives in reply to eoverhauser #
RT @KMH_nowinVA: Curating info means more than print #hhlib #
so what for libs (5): can revision yr role in a world where much has changed #hhlib #
access to info; value of info; curating info means more than collections; creating media — networked creators shld be yr allies #hhlib #
missed all the chat resources since i'm tweeting; anyone going to collect and post them online ? #hhlib #
RT @eclectic_techie: Re-vision your role in a world where much has changed. #hhlib #
@mayfieldc np 🙂 in reply to mayfieldc #
@BAGebb i think so….i thought i saw a link to it on the #hhlib website but can't find now… surely someone is; share if not… in reply to BAGebb #
RT @lybrarian: Live blogging #hhlib http://bit.ly/dS2sPp or just follow @hbraum [or the #hhlib hashtag hehe] #
info omnivore <– yep that's me 🙂 yep, love the new environment! #Hhlib #
@annehaines me too 🙂 my wrists are hurting but it's worthwhile @lrainie is a great presenter on this stuff; he makes data fun! #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
internet addiction… hmm… #hhlib #
what's next? 1) growth of location-based services (privacy, space, business, apps implications)#hhlib #
what's next? environment of online info is marrying up with realword info (augmented reality) #hhlib #
internet of things (instead of people-based tech); many more things connected in length in years to come #hhlib #
applause to @lrainie ty 🙂 #hhlib #
PEW project: librarians are primary stakeholders of their work now; awesome! #hhlib #
RT @annehaines: GREAT presentation from @lrainie – he gets what libraries do & that makes all the difference. #hhlib #
lunch time 🙂 #
no but will! RT @mreidsma: Anyone else look at recent article on actual vs.perceived Facebook use in libraries? http://bit.ly/eI0LAp #hhlib #
RT @libraryfuture: Flattering quote from Lee Rainie during his keynote – â€œA day spent with librarians is a better day for meâ€ #hhlib #
RT @Alliebrwneyez: Interview with Lee Rainie- http://bit.ly/dV6reS #hhlib #
RT @librarianbyday: I Want to Know Your Thoughts on ALA. Love it? Hate it? Tell Me Why | Librarian by Day http://bit.ly/fNyMEH #
listening to @libraryfuture 's talk on "next trends in mobile technology" #hhlib #
@Alliebrwneyez what crash? twitter?? really? #hhlib in reply to Alliebrwneyez #
goal: understand current landscape of mobile landscape & direct impact on libs #hhlib #
@bohyunkim you can at least follow on twitter, right? #hhlib in reply to bohyunkim #
slides are at http://bit.ly/hhlibtrends from @libraryfuture's preso on next trends in mobile technology #hhlib #
asthma, you are dismissed from showing up today. ty. grrr… #
outline: current mobile landscape; current guiding mobile tech trnds top mobile/social trends this yr; skills 2 match shifting trends #hhlib #
smartphones outsell PCs: http://rww.to/gXE9Gz #hhlib #
there were over 10 billion apps downloaded from apple's app store #hhlib #
iPad is dominating the area of tablets atm; popularity wasn't anticipated #Hhlib #
@Alliebrwneyez NO! we were at lunch and i went offline during the time; WOW! I hope they are still capturing them all somehow #hhlib in reply to Alliebrwneyez #
RT @glenfarrelly: Mobile users' homescreen is the weathervane of mobile apps – great idea by Joe Murphy at #HHLIB #
location as foundational tech for emerging trends #hhlib #
RT @owatonnalibrary: @libraryfuture names iPad, SMS, mobile apps, & mobile web as some of the current foundational technologies. #hhlib #
RT @jackiegerstein: Via @MindShiftKQED: How Technology Wires the Learning Brain | http://t.co/dxyZpOw #
in the QR session now.. follow the #hhlib hashtag or @lybrarian's liveblogging for notes (http://bit.ly/dS2sPp) taking a break this session #
@alexzealand not so far… location based stuff is just one of those tools/services I just don't get the point/benefit behind #hhlib in reply to alexzealand #
RT @eclectic_techie: @annehaines: QR code in book, scan as you remove from book drop, gives shelving locatioâ€¦ (cont) http://deck.ly/~SFs8L #
RT @acoulon: QR codes for Readers Advisory. Another good use. #hhlib #
@mreidsma @alexzealand will watch the tweets for the response…group in other session in reply to mreidsma #
@mreidsma thx for heads up in reply to mreidsma #
are there stats on QR Code usage? Who is actually using QR Codes that people set up?? #hhlib #
RT @jackiegerstein No matter how much education u have, u must continue to upgrade yrself (abt new tech) >on newscast abt career maintenance #
@bethstill I like this idea; right now, I type stuff into the twitter box and then delete it to #rant in reply to bethstill #
Not watching next session at #hhlib Having onsite discussion abt ebooks and ereaders #
@gohomekiki virtual chocolate sent 🙂 in reply to gohomekiki #
we took the last 40 minutes to brainstorm ways libraries could use qr codes… will link to the list when we have it posted… #hhlib #
@annehaines it got crazy but was quite interesting but productive… in reply to annehaines #
Brainstorming QR Code Usage in Libraries http://ff.im/-yGFH2 #
@systemslib @annehaines here's the list: New Blog Post: Brainstorming QR Code Usage in Libraries http://j.mp/fMDfmn #
iPad apps discussion..i can attest to puzzle usage on my iPad: my current favorite app: Jigsawed Jigsaw Puzzle: http://bit.ly/geFU9B #hhlib #
iPad development course at SJSU: competencies: info retrieval systems; current info and comm tech; info structure #hhlib #
new followers…welcome…. 🙂 glad to connect! #
Handheld Librarian IV post by @lybrarian http://bit.ly/dS2sPp full day of notes from #hhlib #
RT @bckhough: intrigued by qr codes and billboards http://bit.ly/g98KjQ #hhlib #
@annehaines agreed…trying to listen still… #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
@annehaines but at same time if lib schools are watching — THIS is hat they should be teaching…. #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
@annehaines this is also still interesting — cld libs offer basic classes on this, using his structure? maybe not all…but an idea #hhlib in reply to annehaines #
@erindowney @lybrarian there's lots worth your time — sharon's notes are excellent; we miss the joco folk enjoying this w us 🙂 in reply to erindowney #
watched video on .epub format: http://youtu.be/vvGrFZdSDww #hhlib #
iPad Today on TWiT mentioned: http://twit.tv/ipt #hhlib #
strongest use cats for iPads in the library: field surveys, gaming, RSS pubs, ePub viewers, ILS integrations, Music #hhlib #
Alternative publishing, reference tools, lending, early readers #hhlib #
library mashups book by @nengard plugged by current presenter. http://bit.ly/dQ8IQu #hhlib #
@jeremykemp you're definitely right and your school is on the ball. But I'm not seeing other library schools doing this at all. Are they? in reply to jeremykemp #
@jeremykemp what's the stark text again? in reply to jeremykemp #
Walked downtown, ended up in salon di Marco & day spa & got a pedicure. Best decision. Kristin was awesome!! #sometimeshavetospoilself #
academic life (as student) tempts me simply bc i'd be in a forced setting to be reading and learning; on own is hit & miss as i can #
still V committed to libraries/working in them, but also V interested in adult education/continuing ed delivery in increasing online world #
maybe that's why i'm taking this huge step… applying to begin work in this program + online teaching certificate: http://t.co/06RP7aR 🙂 #
@archiValerie don't know if our group will attend your session yet; but I'm sure you'll do great!! 🙂 good luck! #hhlib in reply to archiValerie #
@alemon nope. Def doesn't hurt. Boise states program looks awesome; quite excited. What are you investigating? in reply to alemon #
it pays to read KUSports.com fan message boards. I'm proud owner of 2 KU senior night KU-T A&M tickets…Dad first in line for ticket #2 😀 #
still giddy 15 minutes later after buying those tickets…. in shock tickets were still available for senior night #

Brainstorming QR Code Usage in Libraries

We have a group at NEKLS listening into the Handheld Librarian online conference today and tomorrow.

#hhlib is the Twitter hashtag for the conference. [lots of great comments/posting/discussion going on there]

We lost interest in a couple of the afternoon sessions, and ended up having an in-house discussion about QR Codes and how they could be used in libraries.

Sharon Moreland, who’s been live-blogging the entire day, took the notes, but as her post is lengthy, I’m going to post the brainstorm list below. Leave comments if you have other ideas to share! We have no idea how these would work, but it would be great if they all did!

HOMEWORK (our in-house discussion) â€“ how can we use QR codes?

Kids book reviews from the online catalog
Promotion
Signage/virtual tour
Equipment inventory â€“ or Audiobook inventory â€“ here is what other pieces are in this Box â€“ list and a picture and instructions â€“ Cabinet QR code
Paperless, portable â€“ but have to have a smart phone (or a tablet in the future)
Memorial information â€“ On the memorial bookplate, add a QR code with additional information
Series information â€“ whatâ€™s next in the series, whatâ€™s the order
Award information â€“ other award winners, interview with the author, etc.
â€œAsk us what this isâ€Â Poster with a big QR code â€“ get the discussion going and help educate people
Accelerated Reader information!
Software keys in IT –
Marketing â€“ posters in the community â€“ on buses
Scavenger hunt (itâ€™s like decoder ring)
Geocaching? â€“ add more info to the cache itself
The Barcode Tattoo â€“ life information, what you do for the rest of your life (great YA book)
Add book discussion questions on QR code
How much info can they hold? â€“ text box â€“ depends on generator
Iron on t-shirts for promotion?
codes in the family pictures/Christmas cards
child identification â€“ the future of the milk cartÂ
New books are coming with QR codes printed on them â€“ goes to a site or blog or store

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