Tuesday, April 26, 2005

editorsweblog.org: Major newspapers experimenting with e-paper


editorsweblog.org: Major newspapers experimenting with e-paper: "E-paper allows users to download various texts, from books to your daily newspaper, onto a portable, rechargeable and flexible electronic screen which diffuses images at approximately the same resolution as reading a newspaper."

Warrior Librarian Weekly: Open 24/7


Warrior Librarian Weekly: Open 24/7: "WARNING: Warrior Librarian is an online satirical library journal (ISSN 1445-9124) for the amusement of those involved in librarianship and associated professions. It is not intended for younger readers, or those lacking a sense of humor. "

Thursday, April 21, 2005

CLIR Reports


CLIR Reports: "Library as Place: Rethinking Roles, Rethinking Space

February, 2005. 81 pp.ISBN 1-932326-13-8

ISBN 978-1-932326-13-0

PDF

What is the role of a library when users can obtain information from any location? And what does this role change mean for the creation and design of library space? Six authors�an architect, four librarians, and a professor of art history and classics�explore these questions in Library as Place: Rethinking Roles, Rethinking Space. In their essays, the authors challenge us to think about new potential for the place we call the library and underscore the growing importance of the library as a place for teaching, learning, and research in the digital age."

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

University of Toronto Library School Exams, 1934-35


University of Toronto Library School Exams, 1934-35



found via librarian.net http://www.librarian.net/stax/1262



No way I'd pass this one. Interesting question though in the section Administration of Libraries



"These are difficult days for Libraries. The amount at the disposal of the municipality, or the University, or the business corporation is less than usual. How would you suggest that the Library should justify its position as meriting substantial support? "



Guess some things never change.