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Jakob Nielsen is back with his “Top Ten Web Design Mistakes of 2005.” This time, he solicitated comments from his newsletter readers and was surprised to see that all of the top thirty problems were covered in existing usability guidelines. So maybe none of these are new to you but it can be […]

Out in Idaho, they’ve created a “think tank” blog as part of the Idaho Library Futures Conference. The Idaho Library Futures Conference is renewing the vision for Idaho libraries in 2020. The blog contains reflections and points to articles on the future of libraries. This is a great utilization of technology and […]

Webjunction will be updating their Technology Watch List for Small Libraries quarterly to help small libraries “get the most bang for the buck” from technology. The Sept. 2005 issue covers: Application Service Providers (ASPs); Digital Preservation; Wireless Access; Blogging and […]

Does your library blog? Do you blog? Are you on OLIS’ blogging libraries list? If not and you should be, send an email to me. And if you’re interested in learning about how to become a blogging librarian, attend OLIS’ CE on November 3, Blogging for Librarians (registration required).

The final report of the American Library Association’s White House Conference on Aging event held in June 2005 is now available. Those involved with the conference made it clear that libraries are interested in collaborating with other organizations that serve older adults. In addition, libraries want to be specifically mentioned in legislation as […]

Yahoo and Internet Archive, the University of California and others are working to digitize books in the public domain and titles where the copyright holder has expressly given permission. Unlike its rival Google Print, the digitized work will be searchable through any Web search engine and downloadable for free.