Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries

Posted by Celia Walter | 1 Oct, 2008

The Wilton Library Association has put together a list of Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries. This quick guide provides links to nearly 200 inspirational library websites in the following categories:

  • Ages & Stages
  • Book and Reading Lists
  • E-Journals
  • Local Databases
  • “My Library” Personalized Interfaces
  • Newsletters
  • Blogs & Wikis
  • Site News & Evaluation
  • Special Collections & Online Exhibits
  • Tutorials/Guides
  • Virtual Reference Desks
  • Virtual Tours
  • Web Forms
  • Miscellaneous
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21 Mini Apps for USB thumb drive

Posted by Celia Walter | 15 Jan, 2008

21 Mini Apps for Your Thumb Drive January 7th, 2008

Samuel Dean at Web Worker Daily has come up with two noteworthy lists of mini applications that you can run on your USB thumb drive. These to-go applications are free and take up little space - perfect for a keychain drive. The first list, 10 Free Mini Apps–Perfect for a USB Thumb Drive, includes programs which can be run on Windows:


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“Tech Tips for Every Librarian” Articles

Posted by Celia Walter | 15 Jan, 2008

Michael Stephens has reprinted all of his “Tech Tips for Every Librarian” articles which were originally published in Computers in Libraries. He has made them available on his beautifully re-designed blog. (Don’t forget to update your feeds!)

January 2006: Welcome to our World

February 2006 : How and Why to Try a Blog for Staff Communication

April 2006: FASTER IM: Virtual Reference on the Cheap

May 2006: Ten Tips for Technology Training

October 2006: Getting Started with Flickr

February 2007: Putting Wikis Into Play

April 2007: Creating a Librarian’s Info-Portal with NetVibes & RSS

September 2007: Embedding a Librarian in your Web Site using meebo

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