JobScout for Job Seekers
We have all had those patrons who are looking for work but whose computer skills are not quite where they need them to be. Just filling out an application or [...]
11 12, 2014
4 12, 2014
When technology fails
We've all been there. The computer that dies or becomes infected with spyware, printers no longer printing, power failures, equipment damage due to power surges, or the internet goes down. [...]
12 11, 2014
Learn (and teach!) Code
Computer Science Education week is coming up and libraries across the country, including mine, are participating in Hour of Code. If you haven't hear of it, Hour of Code is [...]
30 10, 2014
Positions available on SPLAT!
The Special Projects Library Action Team (SPLAT), sponsored by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL), has several positions to fill at the end of 2014. ICfL is currently soliciting applications [...]
22 10, 2014
Public WiFi – More Dangerous Than You Think
You all know me... I'm concerned about personal security and privacy and staying safe online. I think it's an important part of our lives and certainly an important part of [...]
15 10, 2014
Culture eats strategy for breakfast!
Technology is a means to create meaningful conversations with people. Digital transformation comes down to people. http://www.altimetergroup.com/2014/09/the-2014-state-of-digital-transformation-infographic/
13 10, 2014
PowToon: Superpowered Presentations!
With the concepts of "Show, Don't Tell," and "A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words," firmly imprinted on my brain, I decided to make a presentation about this website, using [...]
9 10, 2014
A Good Book + A Fun Walk = Storywalk!
If you're looking for a fun, creative way to get your Library out into the community, you might try a Storywalk. Developed by the Vermont Bicycle and Pedestrian Coalition to [...]
4 10, 2014
Trends, Futurists, and Much More!
Just finishing the second week of a San Jose State University MOOC, entitled "The Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends." So many resources to share -- here are a few [...]
29 09, 2014
The digital divide with Seniors
Seniors using a tablet. Many of my technology encounters at the library have been with Seniors. Sometimes the request for help is simple. Sometimes it is complex. In [...]