Daily Archives: 22 March 2009

Annoyed Librarian on Support Staff

Posted on 22 March 2009 by Rick Mason

With tongue firmly planted in cheek, the Annoyed Librarian addresses the topic of library support staff, library workers, paraprofessionals, library assistants, or whatever it is we’re called these days.  How about paraprofesupportstantstaff? As with all humor, especially the pointed variety, … Continue reading →

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Library Automation Information

Posted on 22 March 2009 by Rick Mason

It is nearly time for Marshall Breeding’s annual Automation Systems Marketplace report, published in the April 1st edition of Library Journal.  This is as comprehensive and informative a report on the software we use to organize and present our collections … Continue reading →

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Art Resources

Posted on 22 March 2009 by Rick Mason

Here are two art resources which can be the starting point for many art-related questions: smARThistory was designed as “a free multi-media web-book designed as a dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the traditional and static art history textbook.“  Find … Continue reading →

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MathTV

Posted on 22 March 2009 by Rick Mason

MathTV is a collection of video tutorials, ranging from basic mathematical concepts to complex calculus applications, meant to assist students by providing a demonstration of how to work a type of problem. This is a great resource for anyone needing … Continue reading →

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