Libraries, and especially school libraries, have undergone a digital shift over the past ten years. As Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 bring new communication and information technologies to the mix, libraries need to undertake what Christopher Harris has defined as a digital reshift.
Digital ReShift Defined
The digital reshift to meet new challenges and take advantage of new possibilities can be both revolutionary and evolutionary. At times, it refers to reframing traditional best practices to take advantage of new technologies; using a blog so users can create and interact with book reviews. In other cases, the digital reshift will involve a radical new approach to libraries and library services.
Christopher writes about the digital reshift on his blog, Infomancy. He is a frequent columnist on technology issues in School Library Journal and other publications and has presented on this topic around the country. Christopher has been recognized for his work in libraries as an ALA Emerging Leader (2007) and a Library Journal Mover & Shaker (2008). If you would like more information about having Christopher speak at your conference, please contact him at infomancy@gmail.com.
Drupal in Libraries
Submitted by cgharris on Thu, 2009-05-14 13:55.Drupal in Libraries - a talk about how the best kept secret on the current web can work for your library. This open source content management framework presents an easy to use platform for development.
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10 Reasons why Board Games PWN
Submitted by cgharris on Mon, 2009-04-13 11:19.
Modern board games are a great way to introduce gaming to libraries. Unlike video games, there is no hardware to buy; all the money goes right to content. View the presentation below to see more reasons why board games are such a great idea. The PDF also includes more information about all of the games mentioned in the presentation. Most of these games are only available in dedicated game stores, but you can also purchase them online (even with a purchase order) at http://funagain.com. Presentation Links:
