It’s cloud illusions I recall

Posted on April 27, 2012 by inforeginacua

Space and Storage  are always an issue with libraries. So is stolen materials.  At first glance, e-books, e-journals and new cloud technology seem like a perfect solution to both problems.  Before you go jumping in with both feet in obtaining digital materials there are few questions to keep in mind.  If a publisher goes out [...]

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The future of libraries

Posted on April 11, 2012 by inforeginacua

Yesterday there was an article entitled, NYPL Embraces the Future of Libraries — Today, in the Huffington Post.  The gist of the article is how the NYPL is balancing two goals: Preserving a great research library Guaranteeing digital access to the library’s community. These are problems that libraries the world over are tackling.  NYPL is [...]

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Everything old is new again

Posted on March 27, 2012 by inforeginacua

I’m reviving my blog.  I just checked in and found so many nice messages I decided it was time.  One of the best things about being a librarian is that things change really fast! So you’re never bored! Check back here more often and we can talk about new trends, search engines, social networking.librarianship, marketing [...]

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I meet Janus

Posted on April 3, 2008 by inforeginacua

Sorry its been so long since my last blog. This month I have met Janus, the Roman god or doors and windows, endings and beginnings. I had quite the traumatic month. My beloved 22 year old cat, Frieda, passed away in early March. Her passing was calm and peaceful so I do take comfort in [...]

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