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QR Codes

2011-07-14T17:03:24Z

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QR Codes ("Quick Reference" Codes) are essentially 2-dimensional barcodes. They can contain hundreds of times more data than conventional 1-dimensional barcodes [http://www.denso-wave.com/qrcode/index-e.html]. Initially created for use in the shipping industry, they are gaining popularity for marketing to people with smart-phones. Many consumer-oriented QR codes point users to a website address, although other types of data storage are possible. Generally, users scan the QR Code with a scanning device (for example, the camera on a smart phone), and they are automatically directed to a website or the application specialized to handle the code's data. The idea is to allow users to avoid the hassle of remembering or manually reproducing long, precise strings of data.

== Uses in Libraries ==
*[http://www.lawrence.edu/library Lawrence University Seeley G. Mudd Library]has created a [http://www.lawrence.edu/library/qr.shtml QR code information page] to help our patrons understand QR codes. We use QR codes to direct patrons to our [http://www.lawrence.edu/library/tour/ virtual tour], to electronic music resources, to our [http://www.lawrence.edu/library/mobile/#_home mobile web site], to begin text messages to the interlibrary loan office, and more. Take a look at our [http://www.flickr.com/photos/seeleyg/sets/72157624930265797/ Flickr page] to see all of the ways we use QR codes.
*[http://library.boisestate.edu/ Boise State University's Albertsons Library] uses QR codes to link to its [http://library.boisestate.edu/m mobile website] in its [http://albertsonslibrary.blogspot.com/ blog] and main [http://twitter.com/BSULibrary Twitter page]. There is also an informative research guide about [http://guides.boisestate.edu/qrcodes QR codes]--what they are, how they are being used in Albertsons Library, tips on creating effective codes, and recommended QR code readers/scanners.
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee Library] uses QR codes for its library audio tour and for Group Study Room on-the-spot reservations ([http://lib.byu.edu/sites/qrcodes/ http://lib.byu.edu/sites/qrcodes/]).
*[http://hhhlibrary.org Half Hollow Hills Community Library] uses datamatrix codes on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/halfhollowhills/4504965499/ end stacks] to lead patrons to subject guides on the web.
* [http://www.acu.edu/library ACU Library] uses mobile tags in [http://www.flickr.com/photos/aculibrary/tags/mobiletagging/ library exhibits] to link to songs, videos, websites, and realtime searches of our library catalog. It's a good way to incorporate electronic media with physical items and to make the display more engaging.
* [http://www.bath.ac.uk/library/ Bath University Library] is adding [http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/2009/03/23/uni-of-bath-library-including-qr-codes-in-catalogue/ QR codes to catalog records] to offer patrons basic info about an item (including location and call number).
*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.es/bib160 Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] uses QR Codes to provide additional information on promotional posters and to provide username and password to users who subscribe to the [http://bibliotecnica.upc.es/bib160/serveis/area_clic/ CLIC Area service] (a computer classroom)
* [http://library.lafayette.edu Lafayette College Library] used QR codes for their 2010 Open House event geared to first year students, [http://library.lafayette.edu/carmensandiego "Where in the Library is Carmen Sandiego: An Interactive Mystery Game"]. Students had to collect QR coded-clues from librarians stationed throughout the library.
* [http://www.rmit.edu.au/LIBRARY RMIT University Library] used QR codes for a contest it was running.
* [http://www.ryerson.ca/library/ Ryerson University Library and Archives] is using QR codes in its [http://catalogue.library.ryerson.ca library catalogue] and for [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryersonlibrary/5039468125/ downloadable audio tours].
* [http://www.saclibrary.org/ Sacramento Public Library] offers a QR code to patrons that will load the library's text message reference service info into the patron's phone. The code can be found on the [http://www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=1004 Text 4 Answers] page of the library website and the [http://splcen.blogspot.com/ library's blog]. More info at [http://www.civillibrarian.com/2009/08/one-small-step.html The Civil Librarian].
* [http://www2.hud.ac.uk/cls/library/index.php University of Huddersfield Library] is using them for linking to text messaging reference service, videos, contact info, and, in the catalog records, providing basic info about items. See Andrew Walsh's presentation, [http://librarymobiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/extreme-makeover-transforming-face-of.html "QR codes, text a librarian, and more..."]
* The [http://infodome.sdsu.edu/ San Diego State University Library] is using QR Codes in its [http://libpac.sdsu.edu/search~S0?/tThe+story+of+San+Diego/tstory+of+san+diego/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tstory+of+san+diego&1%2C1%2C/indexsort= library catalog], on [http://infoguides.sdsu.edu/people/ppl.php?id=3 staff directory pages] and on [http://infoguides.sdsu.edu/sub.php?id=27 research guides].
* [http://www.ecuad.ca/library Emily Carr University of Art + Design Library] is using QR codes in [http://www.tararobertson.ca/blog/2010/qr-codes-in-my-library displays] and [http://www.ecuad.ca/about/news/54271 signage].
* [http://ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library] is using QR codes to [http://guides.ccclib.org/content.php?pid=105914&sid=797175#4774453 market downloadable audiobooks to people using public transit].
* [http://m.ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library] is using QR codes on popular books to [http://guides.ccclib.org/content.php?pid=105914&sid=797175#4638359 recommend further reading].
* [http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/index.html George Fox University Libraries] are using QR codes on DVDs and audiobooks to point users to video trailers, on doors for room reservations and more - see our flickr set of examples [http://www.flickr.com/photos/25095603@N07/sets/72157625028207818/]
* [http://library.syr.edu/about/departments/learning_commons/index.php Syracuse University Library Learning Commons] is using QR Codes on their bookmarks, tabletop signs, and on the flyer advertising their virtual tour - see our set on Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/photos/syracuselearningcommons/sets/72157625261936400/].
* [http://www.lib.uci.edu/features/spotlights/qr.html UC Irvine Libraries] is running a pilot with QR codes in the stacks. The Arts section directs QR code users to LC arts classification system to aid browing the physical book collections. The [http://libguides.lib.uci.edu/content.php?pid=35871&sid=1279288 Math section] uses QR codes embedded in the stacks to direct users to the Springer mathematics ebook collections.
*[http://mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] uses QR codes on posters and other print media to connect customers to search results for related items in the library catalog (i.e. for book clubs, author visits, etc. ... links to the item(s) in question)
* [http://www.swilsa.lib.ia.us/qr Southwest Iowa Library Service Area (SWILSA)] has begun a "shared" list of readalikes for various popular authors. A sheet of codes, formatted for label stickers, is available to print and attach to shelves near those authors' books.
* [http://providence.libguides.com/qr Providence College Library] developed an introductory QR subject guide as a complement to their QR initiative. The guide includes an explanatory animation, QR uses at Providence College, linked resources and more.

== Creating QR Codes ==
*[http://code.google.com/apis/chart/image/docs/gallery/qr_codes.html Google Chart Tools] allows you to create QR codes for any link, or (with a little programming know-how) automatically generate codes on the fly using their API. For a quick QR code using this service, visit the following link (and substitute your URL for "libsuccess.org"): http://chart.apis.google.com/chart?chs=200x200&cht=qr&chl=http://libsuccess.org

== More Info on QR Codes ==

Ashford, Robin. "QR codes and academic libraries: Reaching mobile users." College & Research Libraries News, November 2010. [http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/10/526.full]

Rigby, Lex. "QR Codes in Libraries and Higher Education." ''Just Another Dent in the Damage'', 26 March 2009. [http://www.lexrigby.com/2009/03/26/qr-codes-in-libraries-and-higher-education/ Web].

Walsh, Andrew. QR tags and mobile 'phones in the library. [http://librarymobiles.blogspot.com/ Web].

Walsh, Andrew. "Extreme makeover: Transforming the face of your Library Service." ''QR tags and 'mobile phones in the library,'' 19 October 2009. [http://librarymobiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/extreme-makeover-transforming-face-of.html Web].

Self Check-in

2011-07-14T16:09:04Z

Khromy: added a new page for this new(er) technology

Self Check-in is usually facilitated by stand-alone units which allow patrons to return items and remove them from their accounts without staff assistance. Typically, the self check-in process involves (1) scanning the items (while depositing them into a slot or bin), and (2) ending the transaction (with the option to generate a receipt). In addition to saving staff time, this process gives peace of mind to patrons who might otherwise worry about late fees.

The first self check-in units relied on reading barcoded items using a stationary laser line. More recent units utilize [[Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)]] on items, removing the difficulty of finding and properly aligning barcodes. Some RFID units are paired with an [[Intelligent Sorter]], which automatically places items in separate bins according to pre-defined rules.

Sometimes, Self Check-in units are paired with [[Self Checkout]] and units for a complete self-service system.

= Libraries Using Self Check-in =
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL), Wausau, WI] [http://mcpl.us/about/contact Contact]

[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Patron Self Service]]

Self Checkout

2011-07-14T15:44:58Z

Khromy:

Self Checkout is usually facilitated by stand-alone units which allow patrons to access their library accounts for the purpose of borrowing items without staff assistance. Typically, the self checkout process involves (1) scanning the library card, (2) scanning the items to be borrowed, and (3) ending the transaction (with the option to generate a receipt).

The first self checkout units relied on reading barcoded cards and items using a stationary laser line. More recent units utilize [[Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)]] on cards and items, removing the difficulty of finding and properly aligning barcodes.

Sometimes, self checkout units are paired with [[Self Check-in]] units for a complete self-service system.

= Libraries Using Self Checkout =
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL), Wausau, WI] [http://mcpl.us/about/contact Contact]
*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids] [mailto:abarnett@scls.lib.wi.us Contact]
*[http://www.faylib.org Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, Arkansas] [mailto:lschaper@faylib.org Contact]

= Tips/Tricks =

*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/library/nutsnbolts.pdf Self-Checkout at McMillan: a nuts and bolts guide.]

* [http://userful.com/products/kiosk Connecting multiple touch screens] to a single PC to reduce implementation costs when deploying [http://userful.com/products/library-self-service Self-checkout] in the library

*[http://www.checkoutthemes.com CheckoutThemes.com] - Add different themes, like "Pirate", to your ITG XpressCheck

[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Patron Self Service]]

Self Checkout

2011-07-14T15:41:33Z

Khromy: added main article content, which was conspicuously absent

Self Checkout is usually facilitated by stand-alone units which allow patrons to access their library accounts for the purpose of borrowing items without staff assistance. Typically, the self checkout process involves (1) scanning the library card, (2) scanning the items to be borrowed, and (3) ending the transaction (with the option to generate a receipt).

The first self checkout units relied on reading barcoded cards and items using a stationary laser line. More recent units utilize RFID tags (Radio Frequency Identification) on cards and items, removing the difficulty of finding and properly aligning barcodes.

Sometimes, self checkout units are paired with [[Self Check-in]] units for a complete self-service system.

= Success Stories / Libraries that welcome tours=
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL), Wausau, WI] [http://mcpl.us/about/contact Contact]
*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids] [mailto:abarnett@scls.lib.wi.us Contact]
*[http://www.faylib.org Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, Arkansas] [mailto:lschaper@faylib.org Contact]

= List of Tips/Tricks =

*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/library/nutsnbolts.pdf Self-Checkout at McMillan: a nuts and bolts guide.]

* [http://userful.com/products/kiosk Connecting multiple touch screens] to a single PC to reduce implementation costs when deploying [http://userful.com/products/library-self-service Self-checkout] in the library

*[http://www.checkoutthemes.com CheckoutThemes.com] - Add different themes, like "Pirate", to your ITG XpressCheck

[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Patron Self Service]]

Mixing RSS Feeds

2011-05-31T15:34:21Z

Khromy: /* Mixing RSS Feeds */

==Mixing RSS Feeds==

You can mix several feeds together to create a completely new one!

'''Tools to Mix RSS Feeds'''

* [http://google.com/reader Google Reader] -- Though its primary purpose is to allow you to view all your RSS subscriptions in one place, you can also use Reader combine feeds by (1) putting the desired subscriptions into a single folder, (2) going to "Settings" and choosing the "Folders & Tags" tab, and (3) clicking "view public page" and copying the feed's URL (under "Atom Feed").
* [http://www.kickrss.com/ KickRSS]
* [http://www.rssmix.com/ RSS Mix]
* [http://feedblendr.com/ Feed Blendr]
* [http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ Pipes] (aggregate, manipulate, and mashup RSS feeds)

: '''Example 1:''' [http://feeds.feedburner.com/MCPL_EventsExtra Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) | All Updates]
: '''Example 2:''' [http://www.kickrss.com/A%20Few%20Librarians A Few Librarians]
: '''Example 3:''' [http://www.rssmix.com/u/16227/ Meredith and Paul's Blogs]
: '''Example 4:''' [http://www.bloglines.com/public/mereditz U.S. News]

==See also==

* [[More RSS Tools]]

[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Mixing RSS Feeds

2011-05-31T15:34:02Z

Khromy: /* Mixing RSS Feeds */

==Mixing RSS Feeds==

You can mix several feeds together to create a completely new one!

'''Tools to Mix RSS Feeds'''

* [http://google.com/reader Google Reader] -- Though its primary purpose is to allow you to view all your RSS subscriptions in one place, you can also use Reader combine feeds by (1) putting the desired subscriptions into a single folder, (2) going to "Settings" and choosing the "Folders & Tags" tab, and (3) clicking "view public page" and copying the feed's URL (under "Atom Feed").
* [http://www.kickrss.com/ KickRSS]
* [http://www.rssmix.com/ RSS Mix]
* [http://feedblendr.com/ Feed Blendr]
* [http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ Pipes] (aggregate, manipulate, and mashup RSS feeds)

: '''Example 1:''' [http://feeds.feedburner.com/MCPL_EventsExtra Marathon County Public Library | All Updates]
: '''Example 2:''' [http://www.kickrss.com/A%20Few%20Librarians A Few Librarians]
: '''Example 3:''' [http://www.rssmix.com/u/16227/ Meredith and Paul's Blogs]
: '''Example 4:''' [http://www.bloglines.com/public/mereditz U.S. News]

==See also==

* [[More RSS Tools]]

[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

QR Codes

2011-02-02T16:43:38Z

Khromy: /* Uses in Libraries */

Also known as 2D codes.

== Uses in Libraries ==

*[http://www.lawrence.edu/library Lawrence University Seeley G. Mudd Library]has created a [http://www.lawrence.edu/library/qr.shtml QR code information page] to help our patrons understand QR codes. We use QR codes to direct patrons to our [http://www.lawrence.edu/library/tour/ virtual tour], to electronic music resources, to our [http://www.lawrence.edu/library/mobile/#_home mobile web site], to begin text messages to the interlibrary loan office, and more. Take a look at our [http://www.flickr.com/photos/seeleyg/sets/72157624930265797/ Flickr page] to see all of the ways we use QR codes.
*[http://library.boisestate.edu/ Boise State University's Albertsons Library] uses QR codes to link to its [http://library.boisestate.edu/m mobile website] in its [http://albertsonslibrary.blogspot.com/ blog] and main [http://twitter.com/BSULibrary Twitter page]. There is also an informative research guide about [http://guides.boisestate.edu/qrcodes QR codes]--what they are, how they are being used in Albertsons Library, tips on creating effective codes, and recommended QR code readers/scanners.
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University's Harold B. Lee Library] uses QR codes for its [http://guides.lib.byu.edu/qrcode library audio tour].
*[http://hhhlibrary.org Half Hollow Hills Community Library] uses datamatrix codes on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/halfhollowhills/4504965499/ end stacks] to lead patrons to subject guides on the web.
* [http://www.acu.edu/library ACU Library] uses mobile tags in [http://www.flickr.com/photos/aculibrary/tags/mobiletagging/ library exhibits] to link to songs, videos, websites, and realtime searches of our library catalog. It's a good way to incorporate electronic media with physical items and to make the display more engaging.
* [http://www.bath.ac.uk/library/ Bath University Library] is adding [http://blogs.bath.ac.uk/qrcode/2009/03/23/uni-of-bath-library-including-qr-codes-in-catalogue/ QR codes to catalog records] to offer patrons basic info about an item (including location and call number).
*[http://bibliotecnica.upc.es/bib160 Biblioteca Rector Gabriel Ferraté. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya] uses QR Codes to provide additional information on promotional posters and to provide username and password to users who subscribe to the [http://bibliotecnica.upc.es/bib160/serveis/area_clic/ CLIC Area service] (a computer classroom)
* [http://library.lafayette.edu Lafayette College Library] used QR codes for their 2010 Open House event geared to first year students, [http://library.lafayette.edu/carmensandiego "Where in the Library is Carmen Sandiego: An Interactive Mystery Game"]. Students had to collect QR coded-clues from librarians stationed throughout the library.
* [http://www.rmit.edu.au/LIBRARY RMIT Library] is using QR codes [http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/qrcodes for a contest] it is running.
* [http://www.ryerson.ca/library/ Ryerson University Library and Archives] is using QR codes in its [http://catalogue.library.ryerson.ca library catalogue] and for [http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryersonlibrary/5039468125/ downloadable audio tours].
* [http://www.saclibrary.org/ Sacramento Public Library] offers a QR code to patrons that will load the library's text message reference service info into the patron's phone. The code can be found on the [http://www.saclibrary.org/?pageId=1004 Text 4 Answers] page of the library website and the [http://splcen.blogspot.com/ library's blog]. More info at [http://www.civillibrarian.com/2009/08/one-small-step.html The Civil Librarian].
* [http://www2.hud.ac.uk/cls/library/index.php University of Huddersfield Library] is using them for linking to text messaging reference service, videos, contact info, and, in the catalog records, providing basic info about items. See Andrew Walsh's presentation, [http://librarymobiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/extreme-makeover-transforming-face-of.html "QR codes, text a librarian, and more..."]
* The [http://infodome.sdsu.edu/ San Diego State University Library] is using QR Codes in its [http://libpac.sdsu.edu/search~S0?/tThe+story+of+San+Diego/tstory+of+san+diego/1%2C2%2C2%2CB/frameset&FF=tstory+of+san+diego&1%2C1%2C/indexsort= library catalog], on [http://infoguides.sdsu.edu/people/ppl.php?id=3 staff directory pages] and on [http://infoguides.sdsu.edu/sub.php?id=27 research guides].
* [http://www.ecuad.ca/library Emily Carr University of Art + Design Library] is using QR codes in [http://www.tararobertson.ca/blog/2010/qr-codes-in-my-library displays] and [http://www.ecuad.ca/about/news/54271 signage].
* [http://ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library] is using QR codes to [http://trideltatransit.com/promo_free_books.aspx market downloadable audiobooks to people using public transit].
* [http://m.ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library] is using QR codes on popular books to [http://guides.ccclib.org/ifyoulike/ recommend further reading].
* [http://www.georgefox.edu/offices/murdock/index.html George Fox University Libraries] are using QR codes on DVDs and audiobooks to point users to video trailers, on doors for room reservations and more - see our flickr set of examples [http://www.flickr.com/photos/25095603@N07/sets/72157625028207818/]
* [http://library.syr.edu/about/departments/learning_commons/index.php Syracuse University Library Learning Commons] is using QR Codes on their bookmarks, tabletop signs, and on the flyer advertising their virtual tour - see our set on Flickr [http://www.flickr.com/photos/syracuselearningcommons/5123758084/in/set-72157625135697997/].
* [http://www.lib.uci.edu/features/spotlights/qr.html UC Irvine Libraries] is running a pilot with QR codes in the stacks. The Arts section directs QR code users to LC arts classification system to aid browing the physical book collections. The [http://libguides.lib.uci.edu/content.php?pid=35871&sid=1279288 Math section] uses QR codes embedded in the stacks to direct users to the Springer mathematics ebook collections.
*[http://mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] uses QR codes on posters and other print media to connect customers to search results for related items in the library catalog (i.e. for book clubs, author visits, etc. ... links to the item(s) in question)

== More Info on QR Codes ==

Ashford, Robin. "QR codes and academic libraries: Reaching mobile users." College & Research Libraries News, November 2010. [http://crln.acrl.org/content/71/10/526.full]

Rigby, Lex. "QR Codes in Libraries and Higher Education." ''Just Another Dent in the Damage'', 26 March 2009. [http://www.lexrigby.com/2009/03/26/qr-codes-in-libraries-and-higher-education/ Web].

Walsh, Andrew. QR tags and mobile 'phones in the library. [http://librarymobiles.blogspot.com/ Web].

Walsh, Andrew. "Extreme makeover: Transforming the face of your Library Service." ''QR tags and 'mobile phones in the library,'' 19 October 2009. [http://librarymobiles.blogspot.com/2009/10/extreme-makeover-transforming-face-of.html Web].

Self Checkout

2010-11-25T03:33:25Z

Khromy: /* Success Stories / Libraries that welcome tours */

= Success Stories / Libraries that welcome tours=
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL), Wausau, WI] [http://mcpl.us/about/contact Contact]
*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids] [mailto:abarnett@scls.lib.wi.us Contact]
*[http://www.faylib.org Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville, Arkansas] [mailto:lschaper@faylib.org Contact]

= List of Tips/Tricks =

*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/library/nutsnbolts.pdf Self-Checkout at McMillan: a nuts and bolts guide.]

* [http://userful.com/products/kiosk Connecting multiple touch screens] to a single PC to reduce implementation costs when deploying [http://userful.com/products/library-self-service Self-checkout] in the library

[[Category:Technology]]
[[Category:Patron Self Service]]

Social Bookmarking

2010-10-11T05:27:35Z

Khromy: /* Sharing Set of Links */

= Introduction =
== Definition ==
Social bookmarking is ...

== Social Bookmarking Services ==
* [http://delicious.com Delicious]
* [http://www.citeulike.org/ CiteULike]
* [http://www.connotea.org/ Connotea]
* [http://www.furl.net/ Furl]
* [http://ma.gnolia.com/ Ma.gnolia]
* [http://www.sitejot.com/ sitejot]
* [http://www.spurl.net/ Spurl.net]
* [http://unalog.com/ unalog]

== Further Info on Social Bookmarking ==
* Akerman, Richard. [http://www.dlib.org/dlib/april05/hammond/04hammond.html "CiteULike Academic Article Bookmarking."] ''Science Library Pad''. 11 December 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
* Common Craft. [http://www.commoncraft.com/bookmarking-plain-english "Social Bookmarking in Plain English."] 6 August 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
* Hammond, Tony, Timo Hannay, Ben Lund, and Joanna Scott. [http://www.dlib.org/dlib/april05/hammond/04hammond.html "Social Bookmarking Tools (I): A General Review."] ''D-Lib'' 11.4 (2005). Retrived 8 April 2008.

= Uses in Libraries =
== Sharing Set of Links ==

* Assumption College for Sisters Library: [http://delicious.com/ACS_library bookmarks on delicious]
* Beaufort County Library: [http://delicious.com/bclrefdesk bclrefdesk's bookmarks on delicious]
* Bibliothèques de l'Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris-IV): [http://delicious.com/bibliparis4 bookmakrs on delicious]
* Chelmsford Public Library: [http://delicious.com/chelmsfordlibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Columbus Public Library: [http://delicious.com/columbuspubliclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Dublin City Public Libraries: [http://delicious.com/DublinCityPublicLibraries bookmarks on delicious]
* East Providence Public Library : [http://delicious.com/eppl bookmarks on delicious]
* San Mateo Public Library: [http://delicious.com/SanMateoLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Seldovia Library: [http://delicious.com/seldovia.library bookmarks on delicious]
* Seminole County Public Library: [http://delicious.coms/SeminoleCountyLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Lansing Public Library: [http://delicious.com/lansingpubliclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* La Grange Park Library: [http://delicious.com/LaGrangeParkLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Marathon County Public Library (MCPL): [http://www.delicious.com/mcpl.childrens bookmarks for children on delicious]
* Maui Community College Library: [http://delicious.com/mauicclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Menasha Public Library: [http://delicious.com/menashalibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* McMaster University Library Web Team: [http://delicious.com/libweb/ bookmarks on delicious]
* Nebraska Library Commission: [http://delicious.com/nlc_reference NLC_Reference’s bookmarks on delicious]
* Pierce County Library: [http://delicious.com/piercecountylibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Sandhills Branch Library: [http://delicious.com/Sandhills bookmarks on delicious]
* Springfield Technical Community College Library: [http://delicious.com/stcclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Tampa Bay Library Consortium: [http://delicious.com/TampaBayLC TampaBayLC bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Alberta Libraries: [http://delicious.com/Winspearlib Winspearslib bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Georgia Library, Cataloging Department: [http://delicious.com/catresources bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Michigan, Dentistry Library: [http://http://delicious.com/dentlib bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Michigan, Health Sciences Libraries: [http://delicious.com/UMHealthSciencesLibraries bookmarks on delicious]
* Witkin State Law Library of California: [http://delicious.com/csllaw bookmarks on delicious]

== Republishing Link Lists on Library Web Sites ==
A number of libraries use social bookmarking tools to maintain a set of links to key resources.
* CSU-Pueblo Library uses delicious to display their [http://delicious.com/csupuebloreferencedesk delicious picks] on their library [http://csuplibrary.wordpress.com/ website].
* Cubberley Education Library uses a [http://sul-ic-rdm.stanford.edu:8080/cubberley/blog/archives/66 tag cloud] to display their [http://delicious.com/kkerns delicious bookmarks].
*[http://www.holdregelibrary.org/index.html Holdrege Public Library] uses delicious tag clouds on their [http://www.holdregelibrary.org/delicious_links.html "Links we Love"], [http://www.holdregelibrary.org/kidzone.html Kid’s Zone] and [http://www.holdregelibrary.org/teenspace.html TeenSpace]. Each page has a separate delicious account:
** Holdrege Public Library: [http://delicious.com/HoldregeLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
** HoldregeLibraryKids’: [http://delicious.com/HoldregeLibraryKids bookmarks on delicious]
** HoldregeLibraryTeens’: [http://delicious.com/HoldregeLibraryTeens bookmarks on delicious]
* [http://libraries.mit.edu/help/virtualref/ MIT Libraries Virtual Reference Collection]
** Uses delicious to maintain [http://delicious.com/virtualref links] and to publish list on library web pages. Details on the [http://libraries.mit.edu/help/betas/#virtualref MIT Libraries Betas] site.

== Other Uses ==
* [http://library.duke.edu/services/instruction/connotea.html Duke University Libraries: Connotea]
** Library web page explains to students/faculty at Duke University how to connect to licensed resources that are bookmarked in Connotea.

== Further Information on Social Bookmarking and Libraries ==
* Bridgewater, Rachel. [http://sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=92 "A Little More Help from Your Friends: Social Bookmarking."] Presentation at SirsiDynix Institute, 13 November 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2008.

[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Social Bookmarking

2010-10-11T05:25:38Z

Khromy: /* Social Bookmarking Services */

= Introduction =
== Definition ==
Social bookmarking is ...

== Social Bookmarking Services ==
* [http://delicious.com Delicious]
* [http://www.citeulike.org/ CiteULike]
* [http://www.connotea.org/ Connotea]
* [http://www.furl.net/ Furl]
* [http://ma.gnolia.com/ Ma.gnolia]
* [http://www.sitejot.com/ sitejot]
* [http://www.spurl.net/ Spurl.net]
* [http://unalog.com/ unalog]

== Further Info on Social Bookmarking ==
* Akerman, Richard. [http://www.dlib.org/dlib/april05/hammond/04hammond.html "CiteULike Academic Article Bookmarking."] ''Science Library Pad''. 11 December 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2008.
* Common Craft. [http://www.commoncraft.com/bookmarking-plain-english "Social Bookmarking in Plain English."] 6 August 2007. Retrieved 7 April 2008.
* Hammond, Tony, Timo Hannay, Ben Lund, and Joanna Scott. [http://www.dlib.org/dlib/april05/hammond/04hammond.html "Social Bookmarking Tools (I): A General Review."] ''D-Lib'' 11.4 (2005). Retrived 8 April 2008.

= Uses in Libraries =
== Sharing Set of Links ==

* Assumption College for Sisters Library: [http://delicious.com/ACS_library bookmarks on delicious]
* Beaufort County Library: [http://delicious.com/bclrefdesk bclrefdesk's bookmarks on delicious]
* Bibliothèques de l'Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris-IV): [http://delicious.com/bibliparis4 bookmakrs on delicious]
* Chelmsford Public Library: [http://delicious.com/chelmsfordlibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Columbus Public Library: [http://delicious.com/columbuspubliclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Dublin City Public Libraries: [http://delicious.com/DublinCityPublicLibraries bookmarks on delicious]
* East Providence Public Library : [http://delicious.com/eppl bookmarks on delicious]
* San Mateo Public Library: [http://delicious.com/SanMateoLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Seldovia Library: [http://delicious.com/seldovia.library bookmarks on delicious]
* Seminole County Public Library: [http://delicious.coms/SeminoleCountyLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Lansing Public Library: [http://delicious.com/lansingpubliclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* La Grange Park Library: [http://delicious.com/LaGrangeParkLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Maui Community College Library: [http://delicious.com/mauicclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Menasha Public Library: [http://delicious.com/menashalibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* McMaster University Library Web Team: [http://delicious.com/libweb/ bookmarks on delicious]
* Nebraska Library Commission: [http://delicious.com/nlc_reference NLC_Reference’s bookmarks on delicious]
* Pierce County Library: [http://delicious.com/piercecountylibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Sandhills Branch Library: [http://delicious.com/Sandhills bookmarks on delicious]
* Springfield Technical Community College Library: [http://delicious.com/stcclibrary bookmarks on delicious]
* Tampa Bay Library Consortium: [http://delicious.com/TampaBayLC TampaBayLC bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Alberta Libraries: [http://delicious.com/Winspearlib Winspearslib bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Georgia Library, Cataloging Department: [http://delicious.com/catresources bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Michigan, Dentistry Library: [http://http://delicious.com/dentlib bookmarks on delicious]
* University of Michigan, Health Sciences Libraries: [http://delicious.com/UMHealthSciencesLibraries bookmarks on delicious]
* Witkin State Law Library of California: [http://delicious.com/csllaw bookmarks on delicious]

== Republishing Link Lists on Library Web Sites ==
A number of libraries use social bookmarking tools to maintain a set of links to key resources.
* CSU-Pueblo Library uses delicious to display their [http://delicious.com/csupuebloreferencedesk delicious picks] on their library [http://csuplibrary.wordpress.com/ website].
* Cubberley Education Library uses a [http://sul-ic-rdm.stanford.edu:8080/cubberley/blog/archives/66 tag cloud] to display their [http://delicious.com/kkerns delicious bookmarks].
*[http://www.holdregelibrary.org/index.html Holdrege Public Library] uses delicious tag clouds on their [http://www.holdregelibrary.org/delicious_links.html "Links we Love"], [http://www.holdregelibrary.org/kidzone.html Kid’s Zone] and [http://www.holdregelibrary.org/teenspace.html TeenSpace]. Each page has a separate delicious account:
** Holdrege Public Library: [http://delicious.com/HoldregeLibrary bookmarks on delicious]
** HoldregeLibraryKids’: [http://delicious.com/HoldregeLibraryKids bookmarks on delicious]
** HoldregeLibraryTeens’: [http://delicious.com/HoldregeLibraryTeens bookmarks on delicious]
* [http://libraries.mit.edu/help/virtualref/ MIT Libraries Virtual Reference Collection]
** Uses delicious to maintain [http://delicious.com/virtualref links] and to publish list on library web pages. Details on the [http://libraries.mit.edu/help/betas/#virtualref MIT Libraries Betas] site.

== Other Uses ==
* [http://library.duke.edu/services/instruction/connotea.html Duke University Libraries: Connotea]
** Library web page explains to students/faculty at Duke University how to connect to licensed resources that are bookmarked in Connotea.

== Further Information on Social Bookmarking and Libraries ==
* Bridgewater, Rachel. [http://sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=92 "A Little More Help from Your Friends: Social Bookmarking."] Presentation at SirsiDynix Institute, 13 November 2007. Retrieved 8 April 2008.

[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

2010-10-11T05:24:23Z

Khromy:

'''Radio Frequency Identification''' (RFID, for short) is a technology used for tracking and identification of objects in many areas of commerce, shipping, manufacturing, and, beginning in the late 1990's, in the circulation, inventory and security processes of libraries.

RFID is similar to barcode technology in that it employs coded labels to communicate information about a specific item (a library book or DVD, for instance) to a central server. However, since RFID uses radio frequencies to communicate with items' attendant labels rather than scanning barcodes with a laser, the RFID reader does not require a direct line of sight to the label to read it, can read multiple items at once, and can read through physical tissue such as a book cover or DVD case.

=== '''Advantages of RFID in Library Settings''' ===

=====Checkout=====
RFID technology's ability to read ID tags regardless of position or orientation, as well as detect signals through physical materials, is particularly advantageous for library circulation processes. Since several items can be read at once, checkout procedures can be accomplished much more rapidly than with barcode technology, which requires that each item be handled individually. For these reasons, patrons can accomplish self-checkout much more efficiently, as well.

Implementation of RFID in libraries generally leads to greatly-reduced queues at the checkout counter, enhanced customer service, and less repetitive strain injuries for library staff [1]. A study commissioned by the San Francisco Public Library anticipated a substantial reduction in risky, repetitive motions associated with circulation such as lifting, reaching and grasping as a result of its RFID implementation [2].

=====Checkin=====
RFID can be equally advantageous for checkin processes. In addition to being able to check in multiple items simultaneously, RFID readers can be affixed to book return slots, effectively checking in items as they pass through the slot. RFID can further streamline checkin when used in conjunction with an automated materials handling (AMH) system. A conveyor carries items past an RFID reader, which checks them in and then sorts them by category into bins or onto carts, eliminating the need for staff to handle items until the fine-sorting step of the process.

The time saving potential of an RFID implementation can be substantial; an Australian library reported an 80% reduction in time spent on circulation procedures by staff after RFID was implemented [3].

=====Inventory=====
RFID also has had a significant impact on inventory processes in libraries. With a fully-tagged collection, inventory can be taken with a portable, hand-held wand which is passed alongside the books on the shelves; the reader picks up the individual signals from each item's tag, without needing to remove or even tip the books outward from the shelves. As a result, says Karen Coyle, with RFID "not only does the cost of doing an inventory in the library go down, the odds of actually completing regular inventories goes up" [4]. RFID has enabled the library at California State University, Long Beach to inventory 5,000 books per hour, and the Vatican Library in Rome estimates the ability to inventory 120,000 tagged items in its collection in half a day, as opposed to the full month it took to do so before implementing RFID [2].

Inventory with RFID has also proven to be extremely useful and cost-effective in terms of locating lost or misshelved items. The library at Cal State-Long Beach reported finding 300 items that had been recorded as lost or missing upon its first RFID-enabled inventory. The library at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas found 500 such items after tagging its 600,000-plus collection, and estimated saving $40,000 in potential replacement costs as a result [2].

=====Security=====

Item security is another area in which RFID technology can benefit a library. RFID tags can be enabled with a theft-detection bit that is deactivated upon proper checkout, allowing the materials to which they have been affixed to pass freely through an RFID-powered security gate. As the items pass an RFID reader upon being checked back in, the security bits are reactivated.

=== '''Libraries Using RFID''' ===
1. [http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] (since 2010)

==References==

1. Erwin, Emmit and Christian Kern. 2005. ''Radio frequency identification in libraries.
Australaisian Public Libraries and Information Services'' 18(1) (March): 20-28.

2. Smart, Laura J. 2004. Making sense of RFID. ''Library Journal NetConnect 129'' (Fall):
4-14.

3. Carp, Douglas, Donald Leslie and James Lichtenberg. 2004. Tiny trackers: use of RFID
by libraries and booksellers. ''Newsletter on Intellectual Freedom'' 53(5): 169,
206-215.

4. Coyle, Karen. 2005. Management of RFID in libraries. ''The Journal of Academic Librarianship'' 31(5): 486-489.

Blogs for Teens

2010-08-22T05:12:14Z

Khromy: /* Q-Z */

=== Library Blogs for Teen Patrons ===
Please add your blog!

==A-C==
*[http://acplteens.wordpress.com Allen County Public Library] - ACPLTeens
*NEW! [http://www.booknerdblog.com BookNerdBlog.com] - Book Blog for Teens
*NEW! [http://bplteensofwa.wordpress.com/ Burlington Public Library of Washington] - BPL Teens
*[http://wplbooksnog.blogspot.com Warwick Public Library] - Booksnog
*[http://www.nassaulibrary.org/bryant/blteens/blog.html Bryant Library] - BLTeens Blog
*[http://teenbrooks.blogspot.com Brooks Memorial Library] - Teen Blog@Brooks
*[http://blogs.camdencountylibrary.org/teens Camden County Library] - Teen Zone Blog
*[http://cclcquicksand.blogspot.com Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation] - Quicksand
*[http://cpltbb.wordpress.com Cheshire Public Library] - Teen Book Blog
*[http://cclteenzread.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Chambers County Library] - Chambers County Library Teen Blog - '''Award Winner!'''
*'''NEW!''' [http://www.chplteens.blogspot.com Cherry Hill Public Library] - Noise Online
*[http://www.corvallisbentonteens.blogspot.com Corvallis-Benton County Public Library] - Teens @ Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
*[http://ccplic4teens.wordpress.com/ Cumberland County Public Library & Info Center] - Teens @ CCPL&IC: Teen News and Book Review blog

==D-I==
*NEW! [http://deerfieldlibraryteen.wordpress.com/ Deerfield Library]- Deerfield Library Teen Blog
*[http://eplteen.wordpress.com Evanston Public Library's Online Teen Space] The Virtual Loft
*NEW! [http://fairfaxlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ The Fairfax County (VA) Public Library] - Fairfax County Public Library's Teen Screenz
*NEW! [http://www.fresnoteens.org/ Fresno Teens - Fresno County Public Library] - Read. Watch. Listen.
*[http://www.henrytabtalk.blogspot.com Henry County Library System] - Henry TAB talk
*NEW! [http://hcplcteens.blogspot.com Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative] - Teens @ the Library
*[http://hillsdalelibrarynjteens.blogspot.com/ Teen Speak @ Hillsdale Public Library] - Teen Speak @ Hillsdale Library
*[http://www.homerlibrary.org/teenreviews.asp Homer Township Public Library] - Homer Township Public Library Teen Reviews
*[http://www.insidebreak.org.au/blog Inside Break - NSW Libraries supporting HSC students]- NSW, Australia

==J-L==
* NEW! [http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=2367&BlogID=224 Jefferson County Public Library] - JCPL Teens
*[http://jmrl.blogspot.com Jefferson-Madison RL] - JMRL Young Adult Services
* NEW! [http://kcplya.blogspot.com Kent County Public Library] - YA @ The Library
*[http://lansinglibraryteen.blogspot.com Lansing Library]- Teen News Blog
*[http://lindenhurstmemoriallibrary.wordpress.com Lindenhurst Memorial Library]- YA Weblog
*[http://lovelandpubliclibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Loveland Public Library] - Teens @ the Loveland Public Library
* [http://www.myspace.com/lplteens Longview Public Library]- Longview Public Library TeenSpace

==M-P==
* [http://pplyoungadult.blogspot.com/ Paris Public Library] - Paris Public Library Teen Blog
* [http://mahwahlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Mahwah Public Library] - Teen Scene @ The Mahwah Public Library
*[http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113 Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] - The Teen Review | Book & Game Reviews by Local Teens
*[http://nmplteenblog.blogspot.com/ New Milford Public Library] - New Milford Library Teen Blog
*[http://normalteens.wordpress.com/ Normal Public Library Teens] - Normal Public Library Teen Blog
*[http://teensreadorangecity.blogspot.com Teens Read Orange City] - Orange City Public Library Teens Read Blog
*[http://oplteenspace.blogspot.com/ Oshawa Public Library] - OPL's Teen Space
*[http://ouachitaya.blogspot.com/ Ouachita Parish Public Library] - Ouachita Parish Public Library YA Blog
*[http://palatinelibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Palatine Public Library] Teen Books (and Beyond!) Blog
*[http://paramusteensread.blogspot.com Paramus Public Library] - Paramus Teens Read
*[http://teenroom.blogspot.com Picton Branch] - Teen Stuff @ the Picton Branch
*[http://pdlteenzone.blogspot.com/ PDL Teen Zone-The Blog] - Plymouth District Library Teen Zone
*[http://www.pgteenspace.wordpress.com Prince George's County Memorial Library System] - TeenSpace

==Q-Z==

*[http://rentonteens.blogspot.com/ Renton Public Library] - RPL's Teen Corner
*[http://roplteens.blogspot.com Royal Oak Public Library] - ROPL's Teen Blog
[http://www.sonomalibrary.org/teenspace] - Sonoma County Library's teenspace
*[http://sellerslibraryteens.blogspot.com Sellers Library] - Sellers Library Teens
*[http://snoisleteens.blogspot.com/ Sno-Isle Libraries] Sno-Isle Teens: Infamous for Information
*[http://thelibrary.org/teens/teens.cfm Springfield-Greene County Library District] - Teen Thing
*[http://tatalonline.blogspot.com TATAL] Teens at the Arlington (VA) Public Library
*[http://theloftonline.blogspot.com Tinley Park Public Library] - The Loft Online
*[http://tpltigardteen.blogspot.com/ Tigard Public Library (Oregon)] - Tigard Teens
*[http://yashowandtell.blogspot.com/ Westwood Public Library] YA Show and Tell
*[http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/teenblog/ Worthington Libraries (Ohio)] - Worthingteens
*[http://www.palesteens.blogspot.com]

==See Also==
*[[Blogs for Teens]] - library blogs for teen patrons.

*[http://www.myheartbeats4u.com/ HeartBeats] Impress. Be different...

*[[Flickr for library Teens]] - A list of Flickr spaces for library teens.

*[[MySpace & Teens]] - a list of library MySpace profiles oriented towards teen patrons.

*[[Podcasts & Teens]] - a list of podcasts created through partnership with public libraries and teens.

* [[RSS & Teens]] - a list of libraries using RSS feeds to deliver digital content to teens.

*[[Vodcasts for Teens]] - a list of vodcasts used within teen library environments.

[[Category: Blogs]]
[[Category:Reference Services and Information Literacy]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Blogs for Teens

2010-08-22T05:11:26Z

Khromy: /* M-P */

=== Library Blogs for Teen Patrons ===
Please add your blog!

==A-C==
*[http://acplteens.wordpress.com Allen County Public Library] - ACPLTeens
*NEW! [http://www.booknerdblog.com BookNerdBlog.com] - Book Blog for Teens
*NEW! [http://bplteensofwa.wordpress.com/ Burlington Public Library of Washington] - BPL Teens
*[http://wplbooksnog.blogspot.com Warwick Public Library] - Booksnog
*[http://www.nassaulibrary.org/bryant/blteens/blog.html Bryant Library] - BLTeens Blog
*[http://teenbrooks.blogspot.com Brooks Memorial Library] - Teen Blog@Brooks
*[http://blogs.camdencountylibrary.org/teens Camden County Library] - Teen Zone Blog
*[http://cclcquicksand.blogspot.com Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation] - Quicksand
*[http://cpltbb.wordpress.com Cheshire Public Library] - Teen Book Blog
*[http://cclteenzread.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Chambers County Library] - Chambers County Library Teen Blog - '''Award Winner!'''
*'''NEW!''' [http://www.chplteens.blogspot.com Cherry Hill Public Library] - Noise Online
*[http://www.corvallisbentonteens.blogspot.com Corvallis-Benton County Public Library] - Teens @ Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
*[http://ccplic4teens.wordpress.com/ Cumberland County Public Library & Info Center] - Teens @ CCPL&IC: Teen News and Book Review blog

==D-I==
*NEW! [http://deerfieldlibraryteen.wordpress.com/ Deerfield Library]- Deerfield Library Teen Blog
*[http://eplteen.wordpress.com Evanston Public Library's Online Teen Space] The Virtual Loft
*NEW! [http://fairfaxlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ The Fairfax County (VA) Public Library] - Fairfax County Public Library's Teen Screenz
*NEW! [http://www.fresnoteens.org/ Fresno Teens - Fresno County Public Library] - Read. Watch. Listen.
*[http://www.henrytabtalk.blogspot.com Henry County Library System] - Henry TAB talk
*NEW! [http://hcplcteens.blogspot.com Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative] - Teens @ the Library
*[http://hillsdalelibrarynjteens.blogspot.com/ Teen Speak @ Hillsdale Public Library] - Teen Speak @ Hillsdale Library
*[http://www.homerlibrary.org/teenreviews.asp Homer Township Public Library] - Homer Township Public Library Teen Reviews
*[http://www.insidebreak.org.au/blog Inside Break - NSW Libraries supporting HSC students]- NSW, Australia

==J-L==
* NEW! [http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=2367&BlogID=224 Jefferson County Public Library] - JCPL Teens
*[http://jmrl.blogspot.com Jefferson-Madison RL] - JMRL Young Adult Services
* NEW! [http://kcplya.blogspot.com Kent County Public Library] - YA @ The Library
*[http://lansinglibraryteen.blogspot.com Lansing Library]- Teen News Blog
*[http://lindenhurstmemoriallibrary.wordpress.com Lindenhurst Memorial Library]- YA Weblog
*[http://lovelandpubliclibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Loveland Public Library] - Teens @ the Loveland Public Library
* [http://www.myspace.com/lplteens Longview Public Library]- Longview Public Library TeenSpace

==M-P==
* [http://pplyoungadult.blogspot.com/ Paris Public Library] - Paris Public Library Teen Blog
* [http://mahwahlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Mahwah Public Library] - Teen Scene @ The Mahwah Public Library
*[http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113 Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] - The Teen Review | Book & Game Reviews by Local Teens
*[http://nmplteenblog.blogspot.com/ New Milford Public Library] - New Milford Library Teen Blog
*[http://normalteens.wordpress.com/ Normal Public Library Teens] - Normal Public Library Teen Blog
*[http://teensreadorangecity.blogspot.com Teens Read Orange City] - Orange City Public Library Teens Read Blog
*[http://oplteenspace.blogspot.com/ Oshawa Public Library] - OPL's Teen Space
*[http://ouachitaya.blogspot.com/ Ouachita Parish Public Library] - Ouachita Parish Public Library YA Blog
*[http://palatinelibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Palatine Public Library] Teen Books (and Beyond!) Blog
*[http://paramusteensread.blogspot.com Paramus Public Library] - Paramus Teens Read
*[http://teenroom.blogspot.com Picton Branch] - Teen Stuff @ the Picton Branch
*[http://pdlteenzone.blogspot.com/ PDL Teen Zone-The Blog] - Plymouth District Library Teen Zone
*[http://www.pgteenspace.wordpress.com Prince George's County Memorial Library System] - TeenSpace

==Q-Z==

*NEW! [http://rentonteens.blogspot.com/ Renton Public Library] - RPL's Teen Corner
*[http://roplteens.blogspot.com Royal Oak Public Library] - ROPL's Teen Blog
[http://www.sonomalibrary.org/teenspace] - Sonoma County Library's teenspace
*[http://sellerslibraryteens.blogspot.com Sellers Library] - Sellers Library Teens
*NEW! [http://snoisleteens.blogspot.com/ Sno-Isle Libraries] Sno-Isle Teens: Infamous for Information
*[http://thelibrary.org/teens/teens.cfm Springfield-Greene County Library District] - Teen Thing
* New! [http://tatalonline.blogspot.com TATAL] Teens at the Arlington (VA) Public Library
*[http://theloftonline.blogspot.com Tinley Park Public Library] - The Loft Online
*NEW! [http://tpltigardteen.blogspot.com/ Tigard Public Library (Oregon)] - Tigard Teens
*NEW! [http://yashowandtell.blogspot.com/ Westwood Public Library] YA Show and Tell
*NEW! [http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/teenblog/ Worthington Libraries (Ohio)] - Worthingteens
New http://www.palesteens.blogspot.com

==See Also==
*[[Blogs for Teens]] - library blogs for teen patrons.

*[http://www.myheartbeats4u.com/ HeartBeats] Impress. Be different...

*[[Flickr for library Teens]] - A list of Flickr spaces for library teens.

*[[MySpace & Teens]] - a list of library MySpace profiles oriented towards teen patrons.

*[[Podcasts & Teens]] - a list of podcasts created through partnership with public libraries and teens.

* [[RSS & Teens]] - a list of libraries using RSS feeds to deliver digital content to teens.

*[[Vodcasts for Teens]] - a list of vodcasts used within teen library environments.

[[Category: Blogs]]
[[Category:Reference Services and Information Literacy]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

RSS & Teens

2010-08-22T05:09:52Z

Khromy: /* A list of libraries using RSS feeds to deliver digital content to teens. */

===A list of libraries using RSS feeds to deliver digital content to teens.===

*[http://www.epl.ca/EPLNewInCatalogue.cfm#BooksForKids Edmonton Public Library] - rss feeds for new teen books
*DeKalb County Public Library - RSS Feeds for [http://www.dekalblibrary.org/rss/new_yf.xml Teen Fiction] and [http://www.dekalblibrary.org/rss/new_ygn.xml Teen Graphic Novels].
*[http://www.hclib.org/teens/ Hennepin County Library] -[http://www.hclib.org/teens/NewsFlashBlog.cfm?Week=7 news flash],[http://www.hclib.org/teens/read.cfm book lists],[http://www.hclib.org/teens/readerreviews/reviews.cfm book reviews]
*[http://mcpl.us/teenzone Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] - RSS feeds for new books, book reviews, teen events
*[http://www.westbranchlibrary.com/teen.htm West Branch Public Library] - new books for teens
*[http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/teen/blog/index.cfm?page=rss Worthington Libraries (Ohio)] - [http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Blogs_for_Teens#Q-Z ''Worthingteens''] blog

==See Also==
*[[Blogs for Teens]] - library blogs for teen patrons.

*[[Flickr for library Teens]] - A list of Flickr spaces for library teens.

*[[MySpace & Teens]] - a list of library MySpace profiles oriented towards teen patrons.

*[[Podcasts & Teens]] - a list of podcasts created through partnership with public libraries and teens.

* [[RSS & Teens]] - a list of libraries using RSS feeds to deliver digital content to teens.

*[[Vodcasts for Teens]] - a list of vodcasts used within teen library environments.

[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Rssjscookbook

2010-08-22T05:05:59Z

Khromy: /* Syndicating RSS feeds onto a Web page or online courseware */

== Syndicating RSS feeds onto a Web page or online courseware ==

'''Simple RSS to JavaScript/HTML Tools'''

*[http://http://feedburner.google.com Google FeedBurner]
*[http://www.rss-to-javascript.com/ RSS to Javascript]
*[http://feed2js.org/ Feed2JS]
*[http://www.feedroll.com/rssviewer/ Feedroll]

'''If you don't want to pull from a 3rd party server'''

*[http://feed2js.org/ Feed2JS] lets you install it on your own server

'''Tool for multiple feed browsing on your site'''

*[http://www.grazr.com Grazr] -- [http://www.opmlmanager.com/opml/nengard.opml IL2006 OPML file from Nicole Engard]

'''Finished Styled Page with Syndicated Feeds'''

*[http://meredith.wolfwater.com/rssjs/irsg.html International Relations Subject Guide]

*[http://www.blackboard.ucalgary.ca/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab=courses&url=/bin/common/course.pl?course_id=_22654_1 Embedded within a Blackboard course page]

 
 
[[Mixing RSS Feeds|Next: Mixing RSS Feeds]]

Rssjscookbook

2010-08-22T05:03:42Z

Khromy: /* Syndicating RSS feeds onto a Web page or online courseware */

== Syndicating RSS feeds onto a Web page or online courseware ==

'''Simple RSS to JavaScript Tools'''

*[http://http://feedburner.google.com Google FeedBurner]]
*[http://www.rss-to-javascript.com/ RSS to Javascript]
*[http://feed2js.org/ Feed2JS]
*[http://www.feedroll.com/rssviewer/ Feedroll]

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Popular Titles/Authors List

2010-07-25T09:10:09Z

Khromy: /* Popular Authors */

==Popular Authors==
A
*Adams, Douglas
*Adams, Richard
*Alcott, Louisa May
*Allende, Isabel
*Allingham, Margery
*Ambrose, Stephen E.
*Andrews, V.C.
*Anthony, Piers
*Asimov, Isaac
*Atkins, Robert C.
*Auel, Jean M.
*Axler, James
B
*Bach, Richard
*Baldacci, David
*Balogh, Mary
*Barr, Nevada
*Baum, Frank L.
*Beaton, M.C.
*Beattie, Melody
*Block, Lawrence
*Blume, Judy
*Blyton, Enid
*Bradbury, Ray
*Bradley, Marion Zimmer
*Braun, Lilian Jackson
*Brockmann, Suzanne
*Brooks, Terry
*Brown, Dan
*Brown, Sandra
*Bryson, Bill
*Buck, Pearl S.
*Burke, James Lee
*Burroughs, Edgar Rice
C
*Caldwell, Taylor
*Campbell, Joseph
*Camus, Albert
*Card, Orson Scott
*Carle, Eric
*Carnegie, Dale
*Caro, Robert A.
*Carroll, Lewis
*Cartland, Barbara
*Castaneda, Carlos
*Catton, Bruce
*Chalker, Jack L.
*Cherryh, C.J.
*Chesterton, G.K.
*Chomsky, Noam
*Chopra, Deepak
*Christie, Agatha
*Churchill, Winston
*Clancy, Tom
*Clark, Mary Higgins
*Clavell, James
*Coldsmith, Don
*Connelly, Michael
*Conroy, Pat
*Cookson, Catherine
*Cornwell, Bernard
*Cornwell, Patricia
*Coulter, Catherine
*Covey, Stephen R.
*Crichton, Michael
*Crocker, Betty
*Cunningham, Michael
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Clive%20Cussler Cussler, Clive] -- [http://www.cusslerbooks.com www.cusslerbooks.com]
D
*Dahl, Roald
*Dailey, Janet
*Davidson, Diane Mott
*Davis, Adelle
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Jeffery%20Deaver Deaver, Jeffery] -- [http://www.jefferydeaver.com/ www.jefferydeaver.com]
*Deighton, Len
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Barbara%20Delinsky Delinsky, Barbara] -- [http://www.barbaradelinsky.com/ www.barbaradelinsky.com]
*DeMille, Nelson
*Deveraux, Jude
*Dick, Philip K.
*Dickens, Charles
*Dixon, Franklin W.
*Dobson, James C.
*Dr. Seuss
*Du Maurier, Daphne
*Dumas, Alexandre
*Dunnett, Dorothy
*Durant, Will
*Dyer, Wayne W.
E
*Eckert, Allan W.
*Eddings, David
*Edwards, Cassie
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Janet%20Evanovich Evanovich, Janet] -- [http://www.evanovich.com/ www.evanovich.com]
F
*Farley, Walter
*Faulkner, William
*Fitzgerald, F. Scott
*Fleming, Ian
*Follett, Ken
*Forester, C.S.
*Foster, Alan Dean
*Francis, Dick
*Freud, Sigmund
G
*Gabaldon, Diana
*Gallico, Paul
*Galsworthy, John
*Garcia Marquez, Gabriel
*Gardner, Erle Stanley
*Gardner, John
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Julie%20Garwood Garwood, Julie] -- [http://www.juliegarwood.com/ www.juliegarwood.com]
*George, Elizabeth
*Gibaldi, Joseph
*Gibran, Kahlil
*Gilman, Dorothy
*Godden, Rumer
*Goudge, Elizabeth
*Gould, Stephen Jay
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Sue%20Grafton Grafton, Sue] -- [http://www.suegrafton.com/ www.suegrafton.com]
*Graves, Robert
*Gray, John
*Greeley, Andrew M.
*Greene, Graham
*Grey, Zane
*Griffin, W.E.B.
*Grimes, Martha
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=John%20Grisham Grisham, John] -- [http://www.jgrisham.com/ www.jgrisham.com]
H
*Halberstam, David
*Heinlein, Robert A.
*Hemingway, Ernest
*Henty, G.A.
*Herbert, Frank
*Herriot, James
*Hesse, Hermann
*Heyer, Georgette
*Hiaasen, Carl
*Hickman, Tracy
*Higgins, Jack
*Hill, Grace Livingston
*Hill, Reginald
*Hillerman, Tony
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Tami%20Hoag Hoag, Tami] -- [http://www.tamihoag.com/ www.tamihoag.com]
*Holt, Victoria
*Hooper, Kay
*Hope, Laura Lee
*Howard, Linda
*Hubbard, L. Ron
*Huxley, Aldous
I
*Irving, John
J
*Jacques, Brian
*Jakes, John
*James, Henry
*Jance, J.A.
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Iris%20Johansen Johansen, Iris] -- [http://www.irisjohansen.com/ www.irisjohansen.com]
*Johnson, Spencer
*Johnstone, William W.
*Jordan, Robert
*Joyce, James
K
*Kaminsky, Stuart M.
*Karon, Jan
*Keene, Carolyn
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Faye%20Kellerman Kellerman, Faye] -- [http://www.fayekellerman.net/ www.fayekellerman.net]
*Kenny, Kathryn
*Kerouac, Jack
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Stephen%20King King, Stephen] -- [http://www.stephenking.com www.stephenking.com]
*Kingsolver, Barbara
*Kipling, Rudyard
*Kiyosaki, Robert T.
*Koestler, Arthur
*Koontz, Dean R.
*Krentz, Jayne Ann
*Kurtz, Katherine
L
*Lackey, Mercedes
*LaHaye, Tim
*L'Amour, Louis
*Lawrence, D.H.
*Le Carré, John
*Le Guin, Ursula K.
*L'Engle, Madeleine
*Leonard, Elmore
*Lewis, C.S.
*Lindsey, Johanna
*Littell, Robert
*Lofts, Norah
*London, Jack
*Lowell, Elizabeth
*Lucado, Max
*Ludlum, Robert
M
*MacDonald, John D.
*MacLean, Alistair
*MacLeod, Charlotte
*Macomber, Debbie
*Manchester, William
*Martin, Ann Matthews
*Matthiessen, Peter
*McBain, Ed
*McCaffrey, Anne
*McCullough, Colleen
*McGraw, Phillip C.
*McMurtry, Larry
*Merton, Thomas
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Fern%20Michaels Michaels, Fern] -- [http://fernmichaels.com/ www.fernmichaels.com]
*Michener, James A.
*Miller, Henry
*Montgomery, Lucy Maud
*Moorcock, Michael
*Morris, Gilbert
*Morrison, Toni
*Murdoch, Iris
N
*Neels, Betty
*Norman, John
*Norton, Andre
*Nouwen, Henri J.M.
O
*Oates, Joyce Carol
*O'Brian, Patrick
*Oke, Janette
*Omartian, Stormie
*Orwell, George
P
*Palast, Greg
*Palmer, Diana
*Parker, Robert B.
*Pascal, Francine
*Patterson, James
*Peck, M. Scott
*Pendleton, Don
*Perry, Anne
*Peters, Elizabeth
*Peters, Ellis
*Pilcher, Rosamunde
*Plaidy, Jean
*Ponder, Catherine
*Porter, Donald Clayton
*Pratchett, Terry
*Price, Eugenia
Q
*Queen, Ellery
R
*Rand, Ayn
*Read, Miss
*Rice, Anne
*Robb, J.D.
*Robbins, Harold
*Robbins, Tom
*Roberts, Nora
*Roosevelt, Elliott
*Ross, Dana Fuller
*Roth, Philip
*Rowling, J.K.
*Rule, Ann
S
*Salinger, J.D.
*Sandford, John
*Sartre, Jean-Paul
*Sayers, Dorothy L.
*Scarry, Richard
*Schulz, Charles M.
*Seton, Anya
*Shakespeare, William
*Shannon, Dell
*Shayne, Maggie
*Sheldon, Sidney
*Shute, Nevil
*Simenon, Georges
*Small, Bertrice
*Smith, Wilbur
*Somers, Suzanne
*Sparks, Nicholas
*Steel, Danielle
*Steinbeck, John
*Stevenson, D.E.
*Stevenson, Robert Louis
*Stewart, Mary
*Stine, R.L.
*Stone, Irving
*Stout, Rex
*Swindoll, Charles R.
T
*Thompson, Hunter S.
*Tolkien, J.R.R.
*Tolle, Eckhart
*Trollope, Anthony
*Tsatsouline, Pavel
*Twain, Mark
U
*Updike, John
*Uris, Leon
V
*Velikovsky, Immanuel
*Verne, Jules
*Vidal, Gore
*Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr.
W
*Walsch, Neale Donald
*Watterson, Bill
*Waugh, Evelyn
*Weis, Margaret
*Wells, H.G.
*Wentworth, Patricia
*Westlake, Donald E.
*Wharton, Edith
*Wheatley, Dennis
*Whitney, Phyllis A.
*Wilson, Colin
*Wodehouse, P.G.
*Woods, Stuart
*Woodward, Bob
*Woolf, Virginia
Z
*Zelazny, Roger

Popular Titles/Authors List

2010-07-25T09:00:49Z

Khromy: /* Popular Authors */

==Popular Authors==
A
*Adams, Douglas
*Adams, Richard
*Alcott, Louisa May
*Allende, Isabel
*Allingham, Margery
*Ambrose, Stephen E.
*Andrews, V.C.
*Anthony, Piers
*Asimov, Isaac
*Atkins, Robert C.
*Auel, Jean M.
*Axler, James
B
*Bach, Richard
*Baldacci, David
*Balogh, Mary
*Barr, Nevada
*Baum, Frank L.
*Beaton, M.C.
*Beattie, Melody
*Block, Lawrence
*Blume, Judy
*Blyton, Enid
*Bradbury, Ray
*Bradley, Marion Zimmer
*Braun, Lilian Jackson
*Brockmann, Suzanne
*Brooks, Terry
*Brown, Dan
*Brown, Sandra
*Bryson, Bill
*Buck, Pearl S.
*Burke, James Lee
*Burroughs, Edgar Rice
C
*Caldwell, Taylor
*Campbell, Joseph
*Camus, Albert
*Card, Orson Scott
*Carle, Eric
*Carnegie, Dale
*Caro, Robert A.
*Carroll, Lewis
*Cartland, Barbara
*Castaneda, Carlos
*Catton, Bruce
*Chalker, Jack L.
*Cherryh, C.J.
*Chesterton, G.K.
*Chomsky, Noam
*Chopra, Deepak
*Christie, Agatha
*Churchill, Winston
*Clancy, Tom
*Clark, Mary Higgins
*Clavell, James
*Coldsmith, Don
*Connelly, Michael
*Conroy, Pat
*Cookson, Catherine
*Cornwell, Bernard
*Cornwell, Patricia
*Coulter, Catherine
*Covey, Stephen R.
*Crichton, Michael
*Crocker, Betty
*Cunningham, Michael
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Clive%20Cussler Cussler, Clive] -- [http://www.cusslerbooks.com www.cusslerbooks.com]
D
*Dahl, Roald
*Dailey, Janet
*Davidson, Diane Mott
*Davis, Adelle
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Jeffery%20Deaver Deaver, Jeffery]
*Deighton, Len
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Barbara%20Delinsky Delinsky, Barbara]
*DeMille, Nelson
*Deveraux, Jude
*Dick, Philip K.
*Dickens, Charles
*Dixon, Franklin W.
*Dobson, James C.
*Dr. Seuss
*Du Maurier, Daphne
*Dumas, Alexandre
*Dunnett, Dorothy
*Durant, Will
*Dyer, Wayne W.
E
*Eckert, Allan W.
*Eddings, David
*Edwards, Cassie
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Janet%20Evanovich Evanovich, Janet]
F
*Farley, Walter
*Faulkner, William
*Fitzgerald, F. Scott
*Fleming, Ian
*Follett, Ken
*Forester, C.S.
*Foster, Alan Dean
*Francis, Dick
*Freud, Sigmund
G
*Gabaldon, Diana
*Gallico, Paul
*Galsworthy, John
*Garcia Marquez, Gabriel
*Gardner, Erle Stanley
*Gardner, John
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Julie%20Garwood Garwood, Julie]
*George, Elizabeth
*Gibaldi, Joseph
*Gibran, Kahlil
*Gilman, Dorothy
*Godden, Rumer
*Goudge, Elizabeth
*Gould, Stephen Jay
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Sue%20Grafton Grafton, Sue]
*Graves, Robert
*Gray, John
*Greeley, Andrew M.
*Greene, Graham
*Grey, Zane
*Griffin, W.E.B.
*Grimes, Martha
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=John%20Grisham Grisham, John]
H
*Halberstam, David
*Heinlein, Robert A.
*Hemingway, Ernest
*Henty, G.A.
*Herbert, Frank
*Herriot, James
*Hesse, Hermann
*Heyer, Georgette
*Hiaasen, Carl
*Hickman, Tracy
*Higgins, Jack
*Hill, Grace Livingston
*Hill, Reginald
*Hillerman, Tony
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Tami%20Hoag Hoag, Tami]
*Holt, Victoria
*Hooper, Kay
*Hope, Laura Lee
*Howard, Linda
*Hubbard, L. Ron
*Huxley, Aldous
I
*Irving, John
J
*Jacques, Brian
*Jakes, John
*James, Henry
*Jance, J.A.
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Iris%20Johansen Johansen, Iris]
*Johnson, Spencer
*Johnstone, William W.
*Jordan, Robert
*Joyce, James
K
*Kaminsky, Stuart M.
*Karon, Jan
*Keene, Carolyn
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Faye%20Kellerman Kellerman, Faye]
*Kenny, Kathryn
*Kerouac, Jack
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Stephen%20King King, Stephen]
*Kingsolver, Barbara
*Kipling, Rudyard
*Kiyosaki, Robert T.
*Koestler, Arthur
*Koontz, Dean R.
*Krentz, Jayne Ann
*Kurtz, Katherine
L
*Lackey, Mercedes
*LaHaye, Tim
*L'Amour, Louis
*Lawrence, D.H.
*Le Carré, John
*Le Guin, Ursula K.
*L'Engle, Madeleine
*Leonard, Elmore
*Lewis, C.S.
*Lindsey, Johanna
*Littell, Robert
*Lofts, Norah
*London, Jack
*Lowell, Elizabeth
*Lucado, Max
*Ludlum, Robert
M
*MacDonald, John D.
*MacLean, Alistair
*MacLeod, Charlotte
*Macomber, Debbie
*Manchester, William
*Martin, Ann Matthews
*Matthiessen, Peter
*McBain, Ed
*McCaffrey, Anne
*McCullough, Colleen
*McGraw, Phillip C.
*McMurtry, Larry
*Merton, Thomas
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Fern%20Michaels Michaels, Fern]
*Michener, James A.
*Miller, Henry
*Montgomery, Lucy Maud
*Moorcock, Michael
*Morris, Gilbert
*Morrison, Toni
*Murdoch, Iris
N
*Neels, Betty
*Norman, John
*Norton, Andre
*Nouwen, Henri J.M.
O
*Oates, Joyce Carol
*O'Brian, Patrick
*Oke, Janette
*Omartian, Stormie
*Orwell, George
P
*Palast, Greg
*Palmer, Diana
*Parker, Robert B.
*Pascal, Francine
*Patterson, James
*Peck, M. Scott
*Pendleton, Don
*Perry, Anne
*Peters, Elizabeth
*Peters, Ellis
*Pilcher, Rosamunde
*Plaidy, Jean
*Ponder, Catherine
*Porter, Donald Clayton
*Pratchett, Terry
*Price, Eugenia
Q
*Queen, Ellery
R
*Rand, Ayn
*Read, Miss
*Rice, Anne
*Robb, J.D.
*Robbins, Harold
*Robbins, Tom
*Roberts, Nora
*Roosevelt, Elliott
*Ross, Dana Fuller
*Roth, Philip
*Rowling, J.K.
*Rule, Ann
S
*Salinger, J.D.
*Sandford, John
*Sartre, Jean-Paul
*Sayers, Dorothy L.
*Scarry, Richard
*Schulz, Charles M.
*Seton, Anya
*Shakespeare, William
*Shannon, Dell
*Shayne, Maggie
*Sheldon, Sidney
*Shute, Nevil
*Simenon, Georges
*Small, Bertrice
*Smith, Wilbur
*Somers, Suzanne
*Sparks, Nicholas
*Steel, Danielle
*Steinbeck, John
*Stevenson, D.E.
*Stevenson, Robert Louis
*Stewart, Mary
*Stine, R.L.
*Stone, Irving
*Stout, Rex
*Swindoll, Charles R.
T
*Thompson, Hunter S.
*Tolkien, J.R.R.
*Tolle, Eckhart
*Trollope, Anthony
*Tsatsouline, Pavel
*Twain, Mark
U
*Updike, John
*Uris, Leon
V
*Velikovsky, Immanuel
*Verne, Jules
*Vidal, Gore
*Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr.
W
*Walsch, Neale Donald
*Watterson, Bill
*Waugh, Evelyn
*Weis, Margaret
*Wells, H.G.
*Wentworth, Patricia
*Westlake, Donald E.
*Wharton, Edith
*Wheatley, Dennis
*Whitney, Phyllis A.
*Wilson, Colin
*Wodehouse, P.G.
*Woods, Stuart
*Woodward, Bob
*Woolf, Virginia
Z
*Zelazny, Roger

Popular Titles/Authors List

2010-07-25T08:58:25Z

Khromy:

==Popular Authors==
A
*Adams, Douglas
*Adams, Richard
*Alcott, Louisa May
*Allende, Isabel
*Allingham, Margery
*Ambrose, Stephen E.
*Andrews, V.C.
*Anthony, Piers
*Asimov, Isaac
*Atkins, Robert C.
*Auel, Jean M.
*Axler, James
B
*Bach, Richard
*Baldacci, David
*Balogh, Mary
*Barr, Nevada
*Baum, Frank L.
*Beaton, M.C.
*Beattie, Melody
*Block, Lawrence
*Blume, Judy
*Blyton, Enid
*Bradbury, Ray
*Bradley, Marion Zimmer
*Braun, Lilian Jackson
*Brockmann, Suzanne
*Brooks, Terry
*Brown, Dan
*Brown, Sandra
*Bryson, Bill
*Buck, Pearl S.
*Burke, James Lee
*Burroughs, Edgar Rice
C
*Caldwell, Taylor
*Campbell, Joseph
*Camus, Albert
*Card, Orson Scott
*Carle, Eric
*Carnegie, Dale
*Caro, Robert A.
*Carroll, Lewis
*Cartland, Barbara
*Castaneda, Carlos
*Catton, Bruce
*Chalker, Jack L.
*Cherryh, C.J.
*Chesterton, G.K.
*Chomsky, Noam
*Chopra, Deepak
*Christie, Agatha
*Churchill, Winston
*Clancy, Tom
*Clark, Mary Higgins
*Clavell, James
*Coldsmith, Don
*Connelly, Michael
*Conroy, Pat
*Cookson, Catherine
*Cornwell, Bernard
*Cornwell, Patricia
*Coulter, Catherine
*Covey, Stephen R.
*Crichton, Michael
*Crocker, Betty
*Cunningham, Michael
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Clive%20Cussler Cussler, Clive]
D
*Dahl, Roald
*Dailey, Janet
*Davidson, Diane Mott
*Davis, Adelle
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Jeffery%20Deaver Deaver, Jeffery]
*Deighton, Len
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Barbara%20Delinsky Delinsky, Barbara]
*DeMille, Nelson
*Deveraux, Jude
*Dick, Philip K.
*Dickens, Charles
*Dixon, Franklin W.
*Dobson, James C.
*Dr. Seuss
*Du Maurier, Daphne
*Dumas, Alexandre
*Dunnett, Dorothy
*Durant, Will
*Dyer, Wayne W.
E
*Eckert, Allan W.
*Eddings, David
*Edwards, Cassie
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Janet%20Evanovich Evanovich, Janet]
F
*Farley, Walter
*Faulkner, William
*Fitzgerald, F. Scott
*Fleming, Ian
*Follett, Ken
*Forester, C.S.
*Foster, Alan Dean
*Francis, Dick
*Freud, Sigmund
G
*Gabaldon, Diana
*Gallico, Paul
*Galsworthy, John
*Garcia Marquez, Gabriel
*Gardner, Erle Stanley
*Gardner, John
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Julie%20Garwood Garwood, Julie]
*George, Elizabeth
*Gibaldi, Joseph
*Gibran, Kahlil
*Gilman, Dorothy
*Godden, Rumer
*Goudge, Elizabeth
*Gould, Stephen Jay
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Sue%20Grafton Grafton, Sue]
*Graves, Robert
*Gray, John
*Greeley, Andrew M.
*Greene, Graham
*Grey, Zane
*Griffin, W.E.B.
*Grimes, Martha
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=John%20Grisham Grisham, John]
H
*Halberstam, David
*Heinlein, Robert A.
*Hemingway, Ernest
*Henty, G.A.
*Herbert, Frank
*Herriot, James
*Hesse, Hermann
*Heyer, Georgette
*Hiaasen, Carl
*Hickman, Tracy
*Higgins, Jack
*Hill, Grace Livingston
*Hill, Reginald
*Hillerman, Tony
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Tami%20Hoag Hoag, Tami]
*Holt, Victoria
*Hooper, Kay
*Hope, Laura Lee
*Howard, Linda
*Hubbard, L. Ron
*Huxley, Aldous
I
*Irving, John
J
*Jacques, Brian
*Jakes, John
*James, Henry
*Jance, J.A.
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Iris%20Johansen Johansen, Iris]
*Johnson, Spencer
*Johnstone, William W.
*Jordan, Robert
*Joyce, James
K
*Kaminsky, Stuart M.
*Karon, Jan
*Keene, Carolyn
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Faye%20Kellerman Kellerman, Faye]
*Kenny, Kathryn
*Kerouac, Jack
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Stephen%20King King, Stephen]
*Kingsolver, Barbara
*Kipling, Rudyard
*Kiyosaki, Robert T.
*Koestler, Arthur
*Koontz, Dean R.
*Krentz, Jayne Ann
*Kurtz, Katherine
L
*Lackey, Mercedes
*LaHaye, Tim
*L'Amour, Louis
*Lawrence, D.H.
*Le Carré, John
*Le Guin, Ursula K.
*L'Engle, Madeleine
*Leonard, Elmore
*Lewis, C.S.
*Lindsey, Johanna
*Littell, Robert
*Lofts, Norah
*London, Jack
*Lowell, Elizabeth
*Lucado, Max
*Ludlum, Robert
M
*MacDonald, John D.
*MacLean, Alistair
*MacLeod, Charlotte
*Macomber, Debbie
*Manchester, William
*Martin, Ann Matthews
*Matthiessen, Peter
*McBain, Ed
*McCaffrey, Anne
*McCullough, Colleen
*McGraw, Phillip C.
*McMurtry, Larry
*Merton, Thomas
*[http://www.mcpl.us/catalogs/books/browse?by=Fern%20Michaels Michaels, Fern]
*Michener, James A.
*Miller, Henry
*Montgomery, Lucy Maud
*Moorcock, Michael
*Morris, Gilbert
*Morrison, Toni
*Murdoch, Iris
N
*Neels, Betty
*Norman, John
*Norton, Andre
*Nouwen, Henri J.M.
O
*Oates, Joyce Carol
*O'Brian, Patrick
*Oke, Janette
*Omartian, Stormie
*Orwell, George
P
*Palast, Greg
*Palmer, Diana
*Parker, Robert B.
*Pascal, Francine
*Patterson, James
*Peck, M. Scott
*Pendleton, Don
*Perry, Anne
*Peters, Elizabeth
*Peters, Ellis
*Pilcher, Rosamunde
*Plaidy, Jean
*Ponder, Catherine
*Porter, Donald Clayton
*Pratchett, Terry
*Price, Eugenia
Q
*Queen, Ellery
R
*Rand, Ayn
*Read, Miss
*Rice, Anne
*Robb, J.D.
*Robbins, Harold
*Robbins, Tom
*Roberts, Nora
*Roosevelt, Elliott
*Ross, Dana Fuller
*Roth, Philip
*Rowling, J.K.
*Rule, Ann
S
*Salinger, J.D.
*Sandford, John
*Sartre, Jean-Paul
*Sayers, Dorothy L.
*Scarry, Richard
*Schulz, Charles M.
*Seton, Anya
*Shakespeare, William
*Shannon, Dell
*Shayne, Maggie
*Sheldon, Sidney
*Shute, Nevil
*Simenon, Georges
*Small, Bertrice
*Smith, Wilbur
*Somers, Suzanne
*Sparks, Nicholas
*Steel, Danielle
*Steinbeck, John
*Stevenson, D.E.
*Stevenson, Robert Louis
*Stewart, Mary
*Stine, R.L.
*Stone, Irving
*Stout, Rex
*Swindoll, Charles R.
T
*Thompson, Hunter S.
*Tolkien, J.R.R.
*Tolle, Eckhart
*Trollope, Anthony
*Tsatsouline, Pavel
*Twain, Mark
U
*Updike, John
*Uris, Leon
V
*Velikovsky, Immanuel
*Verne, Jules
*Vidal, Gore
*Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr.
W
*Walsch, Neale Donald
*Watterson, Bill
*Waugh, Evelyn
*Weis, Margaret
*Wells, H.G.
*Wentworth, Patricia
*Westlake, Donald E.
*Wharton, Edith
*Wheatley, Dennis
*Whitney, Phyllis A.
*Wilson, Colin
*Wodehouse, P.G.
*Woods, Stuart
*Woodward, Bob
*Woolf, Virginia
Z
*Zelazny, Roger

Library Services for Homeschoolers

2010-07-25T08:35:11Z

Khromy: /* Success Stories */

Homeschoolers are a uniquely resourceful, independent, and intense group of people! As homeschooling, the fastest growing form of education, increases 7-12% per year, public libraries need to be prepared to serve this population. I am currently a full-time graduate student at San Jose State University’s School of Library and Information Science, months away from getting my Teacher Librarian credential and MLIS. In addition, I am a credentialed educator in the State of California and homeschool my three children. Over the past few years, I have done extensive reading regarding the homeschooling movement and library-homeschooler symbiotic relationships. I am quite passionate about the role of libraries in better serving the educational needs of homeschooling families with school-age children. I offer the following resources to help you with improving the public library as a learning center for local homeschoolers. I encourage you to study your homeschoolers to provide a deeper understanding of their impact on your library as well as essential feedback for making changes to library collections, policies, and programs. --[[User:jweston | Janine Weston]]

== Success Stories ==

[http://www.mcpl.us/teenzone/publishing Teen Publishing Project] - An initiative of the [http://mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library] ([http://mcpl.us MCPL]), in which teens county-wide are invited to submit writing and artwork for online publication, librarian and peer awards, and the chance to be included in an annual printed magazine ("Pixel & Pages"). Community response to this project has been very positive and enthusiastic, particularly among home-schooled teens and their parents. Extra-curricular activities that offer community-wide recognition for student writing and artwork are especially rare for this demographic.

= Excellent Websites/Initiatives for Homeschoolers =
*[http://www.nces.ed.gov National Center for Education Statistics]
*[http://www.hslda.org Homeschool Legal Defense Association]
*[http://www.nhen.org National Home Education Network]
*[http://www.nheri.org National Home Education Research Institute]

= Tips for Providing Quality Services to Homeschoolers =
'''Top 10 Ways to Help Homeschoolers in the Library'''

Ten important things libraries can do to better serve homeschoolers from her PowerPoint presentation, ''Helping Homeschoolers in the Library'', [http://homeschoolingandlibraries.wordpress.com/ Adrienne Furness] (2008):

1. Talk to homeschoolers who visit the library. Find out what the homeschoolers in the area are looking for. Remember, not all homeschoolers are the same.

2. Make sure people can find homeschooling materials—they can’t check out what they can’t find. Make a special section for homeschooling materials. Spine labels or pathfinders can make resources more visible.

3. Learn what homeschooling groups are active in the community, what their missions are, and who is running them. Tap into existing networks using word-of-mouth interaction. Remember that homeschoolers can be ultra-sensitive about privacy issues.

4. Allow and encourage homeschoolers to use library meeting room space. This gets the homeschoolers into your library and provides the opportunity to market library resources and services.

5. Display projects created by homeschooled children and teens.

6. Create handouts of the state laws and regulations pertaining to homeschoolers.

7. Maintain a file of catalogs from companies that sell materials and supplies of interest to homeschoolers. Items can be stored in boxes and either circulated or made available as reference materials.

8. Extend any privileges made for to public and private school teachers (extended loan, no overdue fines, increased limits, etc.) to homeschoolers. Homeschooling parents are teachers.

9. Consider the needs of homeschoolers when creating library policies such as meeting rooms, loan periods, item limits, interlibrary loan fees, overdue fines/maximum fines, and volunteer programs.

10. Attend local homeschooling conferences, lectures, and curriculum fairs. Talk to homeschoolers to find out what they are talking about. Look at potential acquisitions for your collection. Attend annual state homeschooling conference (p.93-95).

= Blogs/Websites to Watch =
*[http://homeschoolingandlibraries.wordpress.com/ Homeschooling and Libraries Blog by Adrienne Furness]

= Specific Blog Posts/Articles to Check Out =

Anderson, E. (1996).Homeschooling and libraries--An intimate view. ''Alki''. ''12'', 22-3.

Brostrom, D.C. (1995). ''A guide to homeschooling for librarians''. Fort Atkinson, WI: Highsmith Press.

Brostrom, D.C. (1997). No place like the library. ''School Library Journal''. ''3'', 106-9.

Campbell, C.B. (2002). Shelby county public libraries and homeschooling parents. ''Alabama Librarian''. ''1'', 11-12.

Furness, A. (2008). ''Helping homeschoolers in the library''. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.

Furness, A. ''Helping homeschoolers in the library''. [PowerPoint presentation]. http://homeschoolingandlibraries.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/helping-homeschoolers.ppt Retrieved February 13, 2009.

Gemmer, T. (1987). Homeschoolers and the public library. ''Alki''. ''12'', 96-8.

Gemmer, T. (1991). The library response to homeschooling. ''Alki''. ''3'', 20-3.

Isenberc, E.J. (2007). What have we learned about homeschooling? ''Peabody Journal of Education. 82'' (2/3), 387-409.

Kaplan, P. (2001). Reaching out to homeschooling families: Services and programs. ''Illinois Libraries. 1'', 44-6.

Kleist-Tesch, J.M. (1998). Homeschoolers and the public library. ''Journal of Youth Services in Libraries. 3'', 231-41.

Klipsch, P.R. (1995). An educated collection for homeschoolers. ''Library Journal. 120''(2), 47-50.

Lerch, M.T. & Welch, J. (2004). ''Serving homeschooled teens and their parents''. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited.

Madden, S.B. (1992). Learning at home: Public library service to homeschoolers. ''Alki. 3'', 20-2.

McCarthy, A. & Andersen, D.L. (2006-2007). Homeschoolers at the public library: Are library services and policies keeping pace? ''JLAMS, 3''(1), 5-44.

McLean, C. (2001). Outreach to homeschoolers. ''Alki,3'',13.

Ray, B.D. (2004). Homeschoolers on to college: What research shows us. ''The Journal of College Admission, 184'', 5-11.

Sheffer, S. (1995). ''A sense of self: Listening to homeschooled adolescent girls''. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook Publishers, Inc.

Scheps, S.G. (1999). Homeschoolers in the library. ''School Library Journal. 2'', 38-9.

Scheps, S.G. (1998). ''The librarian’s guide to homeschooling resources''. Chicago, IL: American Library Association.

Slattery, A. (2005). In a class of their own: as more families turn to homeschooling, public libraries can be an invaluable resource. ''School Library Journal. 8'', 44-6.

Wichers, M. (2001). Homeschooling: Adventitious or detrimental for proficiency in higher education. ''Education. 122''(1), 145-150.

[[Category:Education]][[Category:Services to Specific Groups]]

Teen Booklists and Book Reviews

2010-07-25T08:19:36Z

Khromy: /* Teen Oriented */

The following is a list of Teen Booklist and book review web sites. 

==BookLists==

* [http://www.seemore.mi.org/booklists/ Booklists for Young Adults on the Web] "This index was compiled from the many YA-related web pages created by librarians, educators and others serving young adults."

* [http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/index.html YALSA Booklists] The Young Adult Library Association lists its award-winning teen books on its web site, from Best Books for Young Adults to the Printz and Alex awards.

* [http://yalibrarian.com/yalib_wiki/index.php?title=Master_Index_of_booklists_on_the_web Master Booklist Index] TeenLibWiki's master index of teen booklists on the web. (in progress, help build it!)

==Book Talks==

*[http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/ Nancy Keane's Booktalks] Over 1,000 short booktalks for library personnel and teachers to use. Interest Level (IL) and grade Reading Level (RL) are included.

==Book Review Web sites==

*[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/browse/-/28/ref=br_bh_1_te/103-6951933-5835039 Amazon.com Teen Books]Browse new books and read reviews by Amazon users.

*[http://scils.rutgers.edu/~kvander/YoungAdult/index.html Vandergrift's Young Adult Literature Page] A more scholarly look at YA literature and its history by a library school professor at Rutgers.

*[http://www.grouchy.com/angst/ Favorite Teenage Angst Books]"Hi! You've stumbled into a celebration of teenage angst and personal discovery. Here, you'll learn about great books for teens, meet interesting authors and other creative folks, and join me in honoring the joys and struggles of our teenage years. Welcome!"

* [http://tln.lib.mi.us/~amutch/jen/index.html Reading Rants: Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists] From the site: "What is it? A group of booklists for those of you teens out there who need a good read, but are wondering if there's life after Judy Blume and Gary Paulsen. . . . Why are you posting these lists? Because I think some librarians, teachers, book publishers and other adults don't give teens enough credit when it comes to reading tastes. I think that sometimes teens want books that ask a little more of them than Sweet Valley High or Fear Street, but that are still interesting enough to keep their attention. Hopefully the books suggested here will do just that."

* [http://www.noflyingnotights.com No Flying, No Tights] A Website Reviewing Graphic Novels for Teens

* [http://www.csusm.edu/csb/ Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents]Written in both English and Spanish, this site lists recommended books, professional resources, workshops, proceedings, friends, and links to other related sites.

==Genres==

*[http://www.reviewandreact.com/ ChickLit Fiction]- Hip, smart fiction about teens.

*[http://home.pacbell.net/zindel/historical/ Historical Fiction Starring Girls] From the site: "I have created a selective bibliography of Historical Fiction books for Young Adults that have female protagonists. I have not limited my selections by time period or geographical location, but have tried to choose stories that involve the characters in an adventure. Although they are not fiction, I included some memoirs that are especially powerful and absorbing."

==Teen Oriented==

*[http://www.flamingnet.com/ Flamingnet] - book reviews by teens.

*[http://www.reviewandreact.com/ Review and React] - Teens & adults write and react to book reviews.

* [http://seeme4books.com/ See Me 4 Books] - Reviews for and by teens of new YA books, from Betsy Fraser of Calgary Public Library.

* [http://teenink.com/ Teen Ink ] - This teen-authored print magazine contains a large number of book reviews written by young adults.

* [http://www.teenreads.com/ Teen Reads] - From the site: "Teenreads.com is THE place online for teens to talk about their fave books --- and find the hippest new titles!"

* [http://www.teensreadtoo.com/ Teens Read Too] - This site, run by writer Jennifer Wardrip, has both adults and teens among its reviewers, but the overall look of the site is teen-oriented. They also have a very handy YA books-by-release-date calendar.

*[http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113 The Teen Review] - Reviews of books, graphic novels, and other materials, written by teens via the [http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library] ([http://www.mcpl.us MCPL])

Web Tips and Tricks

2010-03-23T04:24:17Z

Khromy: /* PHP */

= Success Stories =
See: [[Website Design#Successful Re-Design Projects|Successful Re-Design Projects]]

= List of Tips/Tricks =

= Blogs/Websites to Watch =
*[http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com/ The Shifted Librarian]

== General Web Design Resources ==
*[http://www.stylegala.com/ Style Gala]
*[http://www.returnofdesign.com/ Return of Design]
*[http://www.alistapart.com/ A List Apart]
*[http://wellstyled.com/tools/ Web Designer Tools] - Has a great color scheme generator
*[http://www.goodfonts.org/ Essential Fonts for Designers]
*[http://www.ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html 4096 Color Wheel]

== Cool Things You Can Copy for Your Own Site ==
*[http://css.maxdesign.com.au/listamatic/ Listmatic], one list, many optioms.
*[http://www.inknoise.com/experimental/layoutomatic.php Layout-o-matic]
*[http://www.thenoodleincident.com/tutorials/box_lesson/boxes.html Little Boxes]
*[http://www.maxdesign.com.au/presentation/page_layouts/index.cfm CSS Page Layouts]
*[http://intensivstation.ch/templates/ CSS Templates]
*[http://e-lusion.com/design/menu/ Free Menu Designs]
*[http://webhost.bridgew.edu/etribou/layouts/ Ruthsarian Layouts]
*[http://www.alistapart.com/articles/horizdropdowns/ Drop-Down Menus, Horizontal Style] - from A List Apart
*[http://www.neuroticweb.com/recursos/css-rounded-box/ CSS Rounded Box Generator]

== CSS ==
*[http://www.stunicholls.myby.co.uk/index.html The CSS Playground]
*[http://www.positioniseverything.net/ Position is Everything] - great list of articles on the subject
*[http://realworldstyle.com/ Real World Style]
*[http://www.roderickhoward.com/cssdirectory/ CSS Directory]
*[http://home.tampabay.rr.com/bmerkey/cheatsheet.htm Cascading Style Cheatsheet]
*[http://www.blooberry.com/indexdot/css/propindex/all.htm CSS Property Index]
*[http://www.thenoodleincident.com/tutorials/css/index.html CSS Panic Guide]
*[http://www.csszengarden.com/ CSS Zen Garden]
*[http://www.dezwozhere.com/links.html CSS, Accessibility and Standards Links] - "Links that will save you from an aneurism."

== PHP ==
* [http://www.php.net/docs.php php.net] - official documentation with user notes
* [http://www.hostmatrix.org/ Hostmatrix] - A free web host with a user community that helps users learn PHP. I used it to learn web design and PHP. The more involved in the discussion board you are, the more free hosting resources you are allowed.
* [http://www.bodhosting.com/ PHP MySQL Hosting] - Web Hosting Company which supports all version of PHP in accordance to the requirements of the the clients.
* [http://www.tizag.com/phpT/ Tizag.com] - extensive yet beginner-friendly code tutorials and libraries
* [http://www.w3schools.com/PHP W3Schools.com] - simple, easy-to-understand tutorials and code libraries

== Javascript ==
* [http://www.onlinetools.org/articles/unobtrusivejavascript/ Unobtrusive Javascript] - best practices and tutorial

== Image Repositories ==
*[http://www.bigfoto.com/ BigFoto]
*[http://www.flickr.com/ Flickr]
*[http://www.imageafter.com/ Image*After]
*[http://www.morguefile.com/ morgueFile]
*[http://www.openclipart.org/ Open Clip Art Library]
*[http://www.openphoto.net/ Open Photo]
*[http://www.pixelperfectdigital.com/index.php PixelPerfect Digital]
*[http://sxc.hu/ Stock Exchange]
*[http://istockphoto.com/ iStockphoto ($1 royalty-free)]
*[http://www.photo-wizard.net/ Royalty Free Stock Photos] - $.99 or subscriptions available

[[Category:Technology]]

Libraries Circulating Games

2010-03-18T06:18:26Z

Khromy:

''Back to [[Gaming|Main Gaming Page]]''

'''Library: [http://www.yorbalindalibrary.com Yorba Linda Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, Baker & Taylor, Game Stop 
Ratings: Everyone & Teen 
Contact: [mailto:juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us Julie Zeoli] 

The Yorba Linda Public Library (CA) offers X-Box 360, PC, PlayStation2, Playstation3 and Nintendo Wii games for free checkout. We carry ratings of "E" for Everyone and "T" for Teen. The games can be checked out for a loan period of 3 weeks and are reservable. A maximum of 10 games can be checked out per card. The library currently has about 300 titles.

'''Library: [http://www.parkridgelibrary.org Park Ridge Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Baker & Taylor, WebAMI, Best Buy, Amazon.com 
Ratings: E - Mature 
Contact: [mailto:prkya@prpl.org Young Adult Librarian] 

The Park Ridge Public Library (IL) offers Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, PS2, and PS3, and Gamecube games for checkout in the young adult, Children's, and Adult A/V departments. We carry ratings from E - Mature. The games can be checked out by Park Ridge card holders only and have a loan period of 3 weeks. A maximum of 2 games can be checked out per library card. The YA collection was established February 2006. In the summer of 2007, an E-rated children's department collection was established with GameCube, Wii, PS 2, and PS3 games. In February of 2008 we established a Mature game collection that is housed in our A/V collection.

'''Library: [http://www.wmanet.org/~sludwig/ Wilbraham & Monson Academy Library] '''
Donated by parent of student 
Contact: [mailto:sludwig@wmanet.org Sarah Ludwig] 

The WMA Library is currently working with the parent of a student to collect and house at least 25 board games. We will house the games in the library and lend them to students for library use. Boarding students may take the games back to their rooms for a 1-night loan. We're trying to figure out how to make sure that students return games with all of their pieces---without asking staff to count pieces every time a game comes back. We've hosted several very popular game nights here at the library as well.

'''Library: [http://www.bcpl.info Baltimore County Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Baker & Taylor, Amazon 
Ratings: E, E10+, T 
Contact: [mailto:tkrueger@bcpl.net Todd Krueger] 

Baltimore County Public Library (Md.) currently offers over 5000 videogames at 17 branches for 7-day circulation. It was decided to catalog the E and E10+ games in the kids collection, and the T games are in the adult collection. The platforms supported are Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii. Portables have been determined to be too unwieldy for circulation at this time. Programming at branches has included Runescape events and XBox 360 and Wii-based tournaments for teens and seniors.

'''Library: [http://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org Bloomington Public Library] '''
Purchased from: EB Games (Game Stop), Game Exchange, Best Buy, Amazon and Ingram 
Ratings: E & T 
Contact: [mailto:amyr@bloomingtonlibrary.org Amy Richard] 

Bloomington Public Library offers video games for check out. We have current and classic titles for X-Box, Playstation 2, GameCube, X-Box 360, Playstation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS and PSP systems. You can take up to two games at a time and keep them for one week. If the game you want is checked out, be sure to place a hold on the title and we will set it aside for you when it comes back. If you want to play the games you have for another whole week, just renew them if no one else has requested them. Consider this your warm-up for [http://www.bngamefest.org Game Fest].

'''Library: [http://www.guilderlandpublic.info Guilderland Public Library] '''
Purchased from EB Games, Wal Mart, Best Buy. Donations accepted. 
Ratings: E - T 
Contact: [mailto:oakleyt@uhls.lib.ny.us Trevor Oakley] 
As of February 2, 2007, the Guilderland Public Library in Guilderland, NY, circulates console games. The library is launching a circulating collection of 102 games for the following platforms: Playstation 2 (PS2), XboX, Xbox 360, Nintendo Gamecube (GCN), and the Nintendo Wii. In the future, I would also like to support handheld platforms and the Playstation 3 (PS3). All games are loaned for free on a first-come, first-served basis for seven days. The library's Teen Advisory Committee will be organizing and planning gaming events after its February 2007 meetings!

'''Library: [http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] '''
Purchased from various retailers, plus donations of used games. 
Ratings: E - M 
Contact: [http://mcpl.us/teenzone MCPL Teen Services] 
As of March, 2008, the Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) in Wausau, WI, circulates console games and a small number of PC games. As of March, 2010, we have several hundred games for the following platforms: Playstation 2 (PS2), Playstation 3 (PS3),XboX, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation Portable (PSP), Nintendo DS, and personal computer (PC). All games are loaned for free for seven days. We maintain a waiting/request list through our ILS. Games may be renewed once for an additional seven days if it is not requested by someone else. Games are specially displayed/promoted on our website: [http://www.mcpl.us/services/teenzone/games/ www.mcpl.us/teenzone/games]

'''Library: [http://www.rhpl.org Rochester Hills Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Gamestop, GameRush (Blockbuster) Best Buy and Baker & Taylor 
Ratings: E - T 
Contact: [mailto:meganj@rhpl.org Megan Johnson] 
News about Games at RHPL: [http://www.animeted.org Animeted.org] 

Rochester Hills Public Library offers games for Xbox 360, Xbox, PS2, PS3, Gamecube, Wii, PSP, Gameboy Advance and Nintendo DS for checkout. The games circulate for 1 week, and can be renewed if no one is waiting for them. You can place holds on the games and the library has more than 1,500 games with more than 850 unique titles in this growing collection. For detailed information about starting your own circulating video game collection including statistics, a sample press release, arguments for starting a collection, teen testimonials and information on security issues go to [http://www.animeted.org/4librarians 4librarians] For reviews from teen gamers in the community check out [http://www.animeted.org Animeted.org]!

'''Library: [http://www.pfpl.org Park Forest Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Baker & Taylor, Amazon, and eBay 
Ratings: Everyone & Teen 
Contact: [mailto:pftechserv@sslic.net Brian Vagt] 

The Park Forest Public Library offers games for Xbox, XBox 360, PS2, PS3, Wii, and Gamecube for checkout. As of August 2008, PS2, XBox 360, and Wii games are the most popular platforms checked out. The games circulate for 1 week and cannot be renewed. The library has about 180 titles in this growing collection. We also hold video game tournaments. We started with purchsing a Gamecube and PS2 to use during the tournaments and recently added a Wii. So far, we've had a Guitar Hero Aerosmith and a Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournaments. Turnout was great.

'''Library: [http://www.library.uiuc.edu/gaming/ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library] '''
Purchased from: EB Games 
Ratings: All 
Contact: [mailto:dh-ward@uiuc.edu David Ward] 

The University of Illinois Undergraduate Library started collecting video games in Spring 2006. We are looking to support student interests, curricular and teaching needs, as well as the research of many scholars on campus. We are starting with new and best selling games for platforms like Playstation 2, GameCube, XBox, and XBox 360. We also plan to collect portable games (Nintendo DS, PSP, etc.) and vintage games as well.

'''Library: [http://www.mplonline.org Mobile Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Ingram 
Ratings: E - T 
Contact: [mailto:lpoynor@mplonline.org Lauryn Poynor] 

I am doing video game selection for the Mobile Public Library system in Mobile Alabama. We are currently putting together a start-up collection of console games (X Box and Playstation 2) for our Main and West Regional libraries. I am hoping librarians who are readers of this wiki might be able to give some guidance in the area of reviews and purchasing.

We are currently using these sources for evaluative reviews: PC Gamer Magazine, Game Informer, Official X Box Magazine, Playstation Magazine, Sound and Vision, Electronic Gaming Monthly. Given their target audience these are all heavily weighted towards titles rated for Teen or Mature with less coverage of E titles for Everyone and very little coverage of materials geared for children. Are there websites that are authoritative for reviews that we might use to supplement these print magazines? Also, do you know of print or web-based sources that review games for children (console, not PC)? Are there any review sources (for either children or adult games) which review in advance of release?

As regards purchasing, which vendor(s)are you using? In your experience, which provide the best discount and fill rate?

All suggestions / recommendations are greatly appreciated.

'''Library: [http://www.mclib.net McCracken County Public Library] '''
Purchased from: GameStop, WalMart, Sam's Club, and Best Buy 
Ratings: E - T 
Contact: [mailto:igarrott@mclib.net Iris S. Garrott] 

We are circulating Nintendo Gamecube, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation2. Playstation2 is by far our most popular platform. These games are setup to circulate just as DVDs. They check out for one week and are not renewable. We also have been circulating PC games for a long time now. They are setup to circulate just as CDs which checkout for three weeks and are renewable.

We select titles from Xbox Platinum Hits, PS2 Greatest Hits, and Gamecube Player's Choice. We also buy games based on user ratings that are within our price guideline of basically under $25.00 per title. New releases are available for in-house play at our Young Adult Media Bar.

Since console game circulation is new for us, we consider it a demonstration project and thus have a limited budget until it is a proven success. We are evaluating customer response and request, overdue and billed items, as well as how often items are damaged or needing repair. Since the beginning this project in December, 2005, our customer response has been fantastic. We have doubled our collection twice during that time.

We currently hold about 300 games for circulation.

'''Library: [http://www.oaklandlibrary.org Oakland Public Library] '''
Purchased From: Baker & Taylor, Best Buy, and EB Games 
Ratings: E-T 
Contact: [mailto:smoorhead@oaklandlibrary.org Susy Moorhead]
 
We are currently circulating Sony PlayStation 2 games. We decided on PS2 as it is the most popular platform with our teen patrons. Xbox is a close second and some branches of Oakland Public Library (OPL) plan to purchase Xbox games for their collections soon. The games check out for one week only without renewals or holds. Fines are $1 a day. We have been circulating games since Summer 2006.
We choose which games to buy through patron requests and reviews online and in print review sources.
We do plan to purchase consoles for gaming programs in the future.
We currently circulate a little over 100 games at 14 branches.

'''Library: [http://www.mycitylibrary.org West Palm Beach Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Amazon 
Ratings: E-T 
Contact: [mailto:rodrickj@mycitylibrary.org Jennifer Rodrick] 

We're an urban public library. We circulate games for the PS2, Xbox, PSP and Nintendo DS. The games are shelved in the teen collection. The games checkout for one week, renewals are allowed if holds are not present. We're a municipal library with no branches. We currently circulate over 90 games.

'''Library: [http://www.adalib.org Ada Community Library] '''
Purchased From: Hastings, Wal-Mart, and Amazon.com 
Ratings: EC, E, E10+, T 
Contact: [mailto:dbaker@adalib.org Dylan Baker]
 
We are circulating Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Gameboy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 2 and Sony PSP games. Games rated "E" are shelved with our juvenile collection, while games rated "T" are shelved with our young adult collection. The games checkout for one week (limit of five per card).

'''Library: [http://www.lib.sfu.ca Simon Fraser University] '''
Purchased From: Amazon.ca and various other retailers 
Ratings: all 
Contact: [mailto:ngick@sfu.ca Natalie Gick]
 
The Games Collection and Room at the SFU-Surrey Library are to support teaching, learning, and research by SFU faculty, staff and students. The collection currently holds about 350 titles.

Any current SFU student, faculty, or staff member may borrow console (not PC) games for 3 days. PC games are loaned out just for the day (not overnight).

The Games Room is equiped with Arcade Legends, Nintendo GameCube, Playstation 2, Super Nintendo, XBox and XBox 360 consoles, and controllers can be borrowed from the Loans Desk. GameBoy Advanced and Nintendo DS consoles can be borrowed from the Loans Desk. Wii console coming soon. More information [http://www.lib.sfu.ca/about/surrey/gamesroom.htm here].

'''Library: [http://libweb.uoregon.edu/ University of Oregon] '''
Purchased From: UO Bookstore - computer section, Amazon.com, local Game Crazy store and others as needed 
Ratings: all 
Contact: [mailto:annie@uoregon.edu Annie Zeidman-Karpinski]
 
We have a circulating collection with the following hardware: 360, Nintendo DS (2), Playstation3, Xbox, and Wii (2). More information is available on our institutional digital repository. [https://scholarsbank.uoregon.edu/dspace/handle/1794/5456]

'''Library: [http://www.decatur.lib.il.us Decatur Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Baker and Taylor 
Ratings: Everyone through Teen 
Contact: [mailto:blooker@decatur.lib.il.us Brian Looker] 

The Decatur Public Library (IL) presently circulates GameCube, Wii, Playstation2, Playstation 3, Xbox, and Xbox 360 games, which are shelved in the young adult area. Since the collectioon is relatively new, patrons are restricted to checking out one game per card for two weeks. We do not fill requests for our games from other libraries in our consortium, which is in line with the reciprocal borrowing agreement since other libraries in the system to not carry this format.

Initial software will include popular titles. Check back for more information.

'''Library: [http://www.gvpl.ca/ Greater Victoria Public Library] '''
Purchased from: EB Games 
Ratings: E, E10+, T 
Contact: [mailto:kandersen@gvpl.ca Kirsten Andersen] 

The Greater Victoria Public Library is a 10-branch system serving almost 300,000 residents in 10 municipalities in the Greater Victoria region in British Columbia, Canada. Our pilot circulating collection in 2007 had about 100 games, including PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, Xbox 360 and wii. Games are now a part of our regular acquisitions. The loan period is 7 days, 2 per card, holds permitted, no renewals, $1.50/day if overdue. We also have a parallel collection of "Fast Plays", which are added copies that cannot be put on hold. This ensures a browsing collection for walk-in patrons. The ratings are Everyone, Everyone 10+ and Teen and games are located in the Teen areas and in the display areas of our branches for high demand items such as "Fast Plays", new release DVDs, bestsellers, etc. We also have gaming stations with pre-loaded PC games for teens to play in the library. A youth advisory council was started to advise on all things games. Programs with the library's Wii and PS2 are run periodically as well.

'''Library: [http://hillsdale.bccls.org/teens/ Hillsdale Public Library] '''
Purchased from: GameZone 
Ratings: E, T 
Contact: [mailto:leonard@bccls.org Laura Leonard] 

The Hillsdale Public Library currently owns approximately 70 games. They include PS2, XBox, XBox360, and Wii. Games have the same loan policy as DVDs - 1 week at no charge, $1 per day overdue. We have hosted a number of DDR and Guitar Hero tournaments. We just purchased a Wii and hope to use that for more programs soon.

'''Library: [http://icpl.org/ Iowa City Public Library] '''
Purchased from: primarily Baker & Taylor 
Ratings: T and below 
Contact: [mailto:aclinken@icpl.org Andrea Clinkenbeard] 

The Iowa City Public Library currently checks out PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 video games. The loan period is 7 days, 2 per card, holds permitted, no renewals, $1.00/day if overdue. We have hosted a number of gaming events for Grades 4-6 and teens. We have a PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 for inhouse use. We have Wii consoles for one-week checkout, holds permitted, no renewals, $5.00/day if overdue.
We also have computers with pre-loaded PC games in the Children's Room. PC and Mac games are also available for 3-week checkout from the Children's Room.

'''Library: [http://bpl.org/ Boston Public Library] '''

The Boston Public Library's video game collection includes titles for the Wii, Xbox 360, PS2 and PS3. Most games are located in the YA room on the central branch in Copley Square, but certain titles are floaters that travel from library to library. Games circulate for 7 days and only three games can be checked out at once. The fine for lost games is $55. A complete list of games (in PDF format can be found [http://www.bpl.org/teens/videogames.pdf here].

'''Library [http://www.watertownlib.org/ Watertown Free Public Library] '''

The Watertown Public Library's collection includes titles for the Wii, Nintendo DS, Xbox 360, PS2, PS3 and PSP. For a complete list of titles [http://library.minlib.net/search/X?SEARCH=*&searchscope=37&SORT=D&m=m click here].

'''Library [http://www.lincolnpl.org/ Lincoln Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Amazon, AVCafe 
Ratings: Everyone through teen
Contact: [mailto:LRothenberg@minlib.net. Lisa Rothenberg]
 
The Lincoln Public Library has a small (and growing collection) of games for Wii, XBox 360 and PS3.
The games can be requested by Lincoln resident's only. The can be checked out by all members of the Minuteman Library Network. The games circulate for 7 days .

'''Library: [http://www.westmontlibrary.org Westmont Public Library] '''
Purchased from: Best Buy, Amazon, Baker & Taylor, Game Stop 
Ratings: Early Childhood, Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature 
Contact: [mailto:Jschultz@westmontlibrary.org Jack Schultz] 

The Westmont Public Library (IL) offers PlayStation2, PlayStation3, PlayStation Portable Xbox360 Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS games for free checkout. The games can be checked out for a loan period of 2 weeks, are reservable and renewable up to 2 times as long as no one has placed a hold on the game. There is no maximum Checkout. Any items not currently on loan to patrons can be sent by inter library loan to any library. The library currently has over 300 titles.
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Wii Libraries

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=== List ===
*[http://www.calvert.lib.md.us Calvert Library (Wii programming for all ages)] Maryland 
*[http://www.westmontlibrary.org/ Westmont Public Library (Wii based programming & lends out Wii Games)] Illinois
*[http://www.ocls.info/Children/Teen/doit/Gaming.asp/ Orange County Library System] Orlando, FL 
*[http://www.metrolibrary.org/ Metropolitan Library System] Oklahoma 
*[http://pascolibraries.org/Web2/tramp2.exe/goto/A0reqhll.000&screen=Teenhome.html Pasco County Public Library System] Florida 
*[http://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/teens/teens.html Benicia Public Library] California 
*[http://www.chulavistalibrary.com Chula Vista Public Library] California 
*[http://www.myspace.com/clpteens Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh] Pennsylvania 
*[http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/library/ Escondido Public Library (lends out Wii Games)] California
*[http://www.guilderlandpublic.info Guilderland Public Library (owns Wii hardware & lends out Wii Games)] New York
*[http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/ Henderson Libraries (Wii based programming)] Henderson, NV 
*[http://www.clermontlibrary.org/ Clermont County Public Library (Wii based programming)] Clermont County Ohio 
*[http://www.homerlibrary.org Homer Township Public Library] Illinois 
*[http://www.lafayette.lib.la.us/ Lafayette Public Library System] Louisiana 
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] Wisconsin 
*[http://zbdigitaal.blogspot.com/2007/01/eerste-game-event-2007-in-zeeuwse.html Netherlands] 
*[http://www.justsoyouknow.us Pioneer Library System] Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie Counties Oklahoma 
*[http://www.somervillenjlib.org Somerville Public Library] NJ (owns Wii console and Wii Fit) 
*[http://www.theoceancountylibrary.org Ocean County Library] New Jersey 
*[http://www.plcmc.org The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County] North Carolina 
*[http://www.oppl.org/ Oak Park Public Library (Wii based programming)]Oak Park, IL 
*[http://www.rhpl.org/ Rochester Hills Public Library (lends out Wii Games)] Michigan 
*[http://www.adalib.org/ Ada Community Library (lends out Wii Games)] Idaho 
*[http://www.bngamefest.org Bloomington Public Library] Bloomington, IL 
*[http://www.kcls.org/teens/ King County Library System] WA 
*[http://www.hclib.org/ Hennepin County Library System] MN 
*[http://www.vbgov.com/libraries Virginia Beach Public Library] VA 
*[http://www.icpl.org/ Iowa City Public Library (Wii based programming)] IA 
*[http://cochise.lib.az.us/douglas.html/ Douglas Public Library] Arizona 
*[http://www.dppl.org/home/ Des Plaines Public Library] IL 
*[http://www.chestateelibrary.org/ Chestatee Regional Library System] GA 
*[http://www.andersonlibrary.net Anderson Public Library] IN (Wii programming, lends Wii games) 
*[http://www.bpl.org Boston Public Library] MA (Wii programming lends Wii games)
*[http://www.sno-isle.org Sno-Isle Libraries] WA (Wii programming)
*[http://library.ci.manchester.ct.us/ Manchester Public Library] CT (Wii programming) 
*[http://www.npl.lib.va.us/ Norfolk Public Library System] VA (Wii programming) 

=== Blog posts ===

[http://www.yalibrarian.com/wordpress/2006/07/nintendo-wii-at-your-library/ Nintendo Wii at Your Library] Alternative Teen Services 
[http://timothygreig.com/archives/56 Librarian miis] Timothy Grieg 
[http://libraryrock.wordpress.com/tag/wii/ Review]The Rock and Roll Librarian 

=== Articles ===

The New York Times [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/21/technology/21howw.html?ex=1324357200&en=b7cc391e0efeb56e&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss How the Wii Works 12/21/06] 
Lafayette Public Library [http://www.acadiananow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061228/LIFESTYLE/612280315/1024 Library Draws Gamers] 

=== Reviews ===
An Avatar's Reflection [http://www.mbmpl.org/vg MBMPL] 

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Libraries Hosting Gaming Programs

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* [http://www.aadl.org/aadlgt/ Ann Arbor District Library] (MI)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of Gaming: Monthly videogame tournament weekends for various age groups 
Games: Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., DDR, Karaoke Revolution, Pokemon, Retro Gaming, Guitar Hero, Monkey Ball, etc. 
Contact: [mailto:eli@aadl.org Eli Neiburger]

* [http://www.berwynlibrary.org/ Berwyn Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: monthly board gaming group for junior high through adult 
Games: Acquire, Puerto Rico, Transamerica, East Front, Victory in the Pacific, San Juan, Settlers of Catan, Aladdin's Dragons, Ingenious, Cartagena, Power Grid, Ra, Medici, Samurai, Guillotine, Union Pacific, Axis & Allies 
Contact: [mailto:shaynie@berwynlibrary.net Shaynie Klein]

* [http://www.bloomingdale.lib.il.us/ Bloomingdale Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: Collectible card games; chess club; console gaming, board and card games. 
Games: Dueler's Guild,focusing on Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: the Gathering, Teen Game Night with electronic and other games, Open game Night is electronic, board games for all ages. Also run occasion special programs such as tournaments. Currently have the Wii with Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, WiiPlay, Big Brain Academy. XBOX360 with Rock Band, PS2 with DDR & Guitar Hero. We also have over 70 board, card, and learning games available for in-library use or checkout. 
Contact: [mailto:mwiller@linc.lib.il.us Melissa Willer] 

* [http://www.bloomingtonlibrary.org/ Bloomington Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: quarterly play at [http://www.bngamefest.org/ Game Fests] in Library and community at large 
Games: RockBand, Guitar Hero III, Mario Kart (Wii), Dead or Alive, NFS, Motosport; Don't be shy, game on! 
Photos available at [http://www.flickr.com/photos/bloomingtonlibrary/189771213/ Flickr] ... Post your photos, add us as a contact. 
Contact: [mailto:johnf@bloomingtonlibrary.org John Fischer] 

* [http://www.brookfield.lib.il.us/ Brookfield Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: starting this spring, we're starting by hosting some X-Box LAN parties after hours on Friday nights 
Games: first one will be Halo on X-Box 
Contact: [mailto:cmoriarity@brookfield.lib.il.us Cindy Moriarity] 

*[http://www.cadl.org/ Capital Area District Library] (MI) 
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: tournaments and open play 
Games: DDR, Mario Kart, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Superstar Baseball on GameCube 
Contact: [mailto:duimstras@cadl.org Scott Duimstra]

* [http://www.calvert.lib.md.us/ Calvert Library] (MD)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of Gaming: Monthly family, tween, teen, and adult programs 
Games: Mario Kart, DDR, Mario Party, Warioware: smooth moves, Wii Play, Wii Sports, etc. 
Contact: [mailto:savant@somd.lib.md.us Sarah Avant]

* [http://www.carnegielibrary.org Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh] (PA)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: Weekly video gaming night (Xbox, games & snacks provided), Tekko (anime/gaming convention hosted at library), weekly Dungeons & Dragons campaign, weekly Dance Dance Revolution night 
Contact: [mailto:info@carnegielibrary.org Carnegie reference desk] 

* [http://www.sandiego.gov/public-library City Heights Weingart Library] (CA)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: Monthly tournaments and open play 
Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 
Games: Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Halo 3, Soul Calibur IV, and Madden NFL 2009 
Contact: [mailto:emagbanua@sandiego.gov Erwin Magbanua]

*[http://library.ci.corvallis.or.us/corvallis/default.asp Corvallis Benton-County Public Library (OR)] 
Type:Public 
Size of Library: Medium 
Type of Gaming: Teen Game Nights once a month in four locations. 2 PS2 and 2 XBox consoles, 6 DDR Mats, 2 Guitar Hero controllers, a Wii console and future Xbox Live subscriptions are featured. 
Games: All E and T, except for Halo 2 
Contact:[mailto:andrew.cherbas@ci.corvallis.or.us Andrew Cherbas] 

* [http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center](NC)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of Gaming: console gaming, board and card games, free play and tournaments 
Video Games: DDR, Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, RockBand, Super Smash Bros.(Melee and Brawl), etc. 
Traditional games/gaming: checkers, chess, Scrabble, Monopoly, Clue, Uno, Texas Hold ‘Em, Sudoku, GO, etc. 
Contact: [mailto:mlang@cumberland.lib.nc.us Melissa Lang]

* [http://www.csd99.org/south/library/ Downers Grove South High School] (IL)
Type: school 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: not sure yet; we are hoping to host a gaming event, maybe in conjunction with National Library Week 
Contact: [mailto:mnull@csd99.org Mindy Null] 

* [http://www.elmwoodparklibrary.org/ Elmwood Park Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: tournaments and open play 
Games: XBOX360, Wii, and Game Cube Gaming. Super Smash Bros. Melee and Brawl, Halo, Rock Band, Mario Kart, etc. br>
Contact: [mailto:kzahrobsky@elmwoodparklibrary.org Kim Zahrobsky]
 

* [http://www.plcmc.org/Locations/branches.asp?id=5/ Freedom Regional Library] (NC)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: weekly open play game days plus tournaments, online gaming, chess and board games 
Games: Nintendo Wii (Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Wii Sports, Wii Play, Mario Kart), XBox (Halo, Madden, Soul Caliber), Online (PacMan, Tetris), Board Games (Scrabble, Apples to Apples, Iron Chef) 
Contact: [mailto:hsummers@plcmc.org Holly S] 

* [http://www.fullertonlibrary.org/ Fullerton Public Library] (CA)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: monthly open play Game Days. 
Games: Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers, DDR, Gran Turismo 
Contact: [mailto:teens@fullertonlibrary.org Shirley Ku] 
 
*[http://www.gencon.com/indyhome.aspx?file=indy Gen-Con Indianapolis]
Types of gaming: Mario Kart Tournament at Con. Entrance requires library Card 
Contact:[mailto:jlschwa@iupui.edu Jami Schwarzwalder] 

* [http://www.gclibrary.org/ Georgetown County Library] (SC)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: Carvers Bay High School Gaming Club and open play 
Games: Current popular XBOX-360 and PC titles 
Contact: [mailto:contact@gclibrary.org Truman Winns] 

* [http://www.grandeprairielibrary.org/ Grande Prairie Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: every fourth Saturday, we have Game Day where the kids play board games and card games 
Games: bingo, Uno, Connect Four, puzzles, checkers 
Contact: [mailto:kelleydnichols@yahoo.com Kelley Nichols] 

* [http://www.greenhills.lib.il.us/ Green Hills Public Library] (IL)
Type: Public 
Size of library: Medium 
Types of gaming: Video Gaming 
Games: bingo, Guitar Hero III, Wii Sports 
Contact: [mailto:kjohnson@greenhills.lib.il.us Kristin Johnson] 

* [http://www.guilderlandpublic.info/ Guilderland Public Library] (NY)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: Weekly Magic: the Gathering events, Video Gaming 
Games: ESRB E - T, Guitar Hero II, Dance Dance Revolution Supernova, Sing Star Karaoke 
Contact: [mailto:oakleyt@uhls.lib.ny.us Trevor Oakley] 

* [http://www.hialeahfl.gov/dept/library/ Hialeah Public Libraries] (FL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: Video Gaming, Yu-Gi-Oh 
Games: Guitar Hero II, Dance Dance Revolution Supernova 
Contact: [mailto:ALHernandez@hialeahfl.gov Alex Hernandez] 

*[http://www.tulsalibrary.org/hardesty/ Hardesty Regional Library] (OK)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: Currently trying to organize a group of Runescape players for regular events. 
Games: Runescape. Some interest has been expressed in console games and RPGs. 
Contact: [mailto:ksiewer@tulsalibrary.org Karl Siewert] 

*[http://www.http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/ Henderson Libraries] (NV)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: Get Your Game On - regular Wii nights for all ages; Wii the Teens - scheduled teens only Wii nights. 
Games: Wii Sports, Big Brain Academy, WarioWare, etc. 
Contact: [mailto:mlsmedley@hdpl.org Marcie Smedley] 

*[http://www.homerlibrary.org Homer Township Public Library](IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: open sessions and tournaments. 
Games: DDR on playstation
Contact: [mailto:atyle@homerlibrary.org Alexandra Tyle] 

*[http://www.imaginon.org/ ImaginOn-Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County] (NC) 
Type: public-for kids and teens 
Size of library: super duper size 
Types of gaming: console video games, tournaments, open play, and board games 
Games: DDR, RuneScape, Retro games (Space Invaders, PacMan, Asteroids, Tetris, Simon and Donkey Kong), Guitar Hero, Burnout, Madden 2005, various board games-checkers, chess, Twister, Scrabble, etc. The list keeps growing. 
Contact: [mailto:kczarnecki@plcmc.org Kelly Czarnecki] 

*[http://icpl.org/ Iowa City Public Library] (IA)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: console video games, open play 
Games: Guitar Hero 3, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Boom Blox, Mario Kart Wii. Consoles: Wii, Xbox360, PS3 
Contact: [mailto:teens@icpl.org Jason Paulios] 

*[http://www.chambers.lib.tx.us/ Chambers County Library System] (TX)
Type: Public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: Tournaments, open play, board games, regularly scheduled young adult programming 
Games: Halo, Halo 2, Halo 3, Super Smash Bros., Wii, Rock Band, DDR, Guitar Hero 
Visit our teen blog: *[http://cclteenzread.typepad.com/my_weblog/ CCL Teens] 
Contact: [mailto:vjensen@co.chambers.tx.us Valerie Jensen]

* [http://www.lansing.lib.il.us Lansing Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: game afternoons with video games, online games, and board games 
Games: DDR; Mario Kart; Karaoke Revolution 3; Runescape and other [http://www.lansing.lib.il.us/web/games.htm online games]; board games (Connect Four, Scrabble, etc.) 
Teen Interviews from gaming event--[http://www.lansing.lib.il.us/webfiles/podcast/great_games_teen_interviews_031606.mp3 hear how they liked it, and what games they want!] 
Contact: [mailto:kstaley@lansing.lib.il.us Kelli Staley (IT)] and [mailto:gguzman@lansing.lib.il.us Gail Guzman (Youth & Teen Librarian)] 

* [http://www.longviewlibrary.org/Teens.html Longview Public Library] (WA)
Type: public 
Size of library: municipal 
Types of gaming: gaming programs and board games 
Games: DDR and Guitar Hero (more soon!)
[http://www.longviewlibrary.org/Teens.html]; board games (Wooden "10 in a box"; chess, backgammon, etc.) 
 
Contact: [mailto:jan.hanson@ci.longview.wa.us Jan E.V.W. Hanson, Youth Services Librarian)] 

* [http://libraries.luc.edu/ Loyola University Libraries] (IL)
Type: academic 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: still in the planning stage 
Contact: [mailto:swardza@luc.edu Susan Wardzala] 

* [http://www.mcpl.us/ Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] (WI)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: console (PS2 & Wii), PC (LAN), board games; occasional "gaming nights" w/ contests and simple tournaments; daily PS2 and PC gaming 
Games: Rock Band, DDR, Arcade-Style, PC Strategy Games, Sports & Racing Games 
Contact: [http://www.mcpl.us/teenzone MCPL Teen Services] 

* [http://www.matteson.lib.il.us/ Matteson Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: open play (DDR) and open LAN parties; after hours open internet play 
Games: DDR; internet games; CD-ROMs 
Contact: [mailto:maxwellc@sslic.net Cynthia Maxwell] and [mailto:driscoll@sslic.net Julia Driscoll] 

* [http://www.maywood.org/ Maywood Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: online access; kids download video games - we usually do not put them off; they seem to know tons of resources 
Games: whatever the internet offers 
Contact: [mailto:maywoodpubliclibrary@yahoo.com Victor Dixon] 

* [http://www.mclib.net/ McCracken County Public Library] (KY)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: Young Adult Media Bar with 6 PS2s; LAN Parties daily on 4 dedicated PCs; online gaming in Teen Tech Lab; board and card games 
Games: YAM Bar offers 20 PS2 titles rated E for Everyone; Battlefield 1942, Battlefield Vietnam, Rise of Nations are regular choices for LAN; Runescape online; Heroscape Table 
Contact: [mailto:igarrott@mclib.net Iris S. Garrott] 

* [http://www.metrolibrary.org Metropolitan Library System] (OK)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: video game programs at various branches, including Guitar Hero, DDR, Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, and Nintendo Wii games. 
Contact: [mailto:ewilliams@metrolibrary.org Emily Williams] 

* [http://www.mfrl.org Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library System] (VA)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
When: 2nd and 4th Fridays of most months, from 3:30-6:30pm 
Types of gaming: Video games, board games, card games, etc. We feature a different video game each month on the projection screen, and usually have a second system set up on a large TV as well. 
Contact: [http://www.mfrl.org/gameon.php Game On!] 

* [http://www.justsoyouknow.us Norman Public Library] (OK)
Type: public 
Size of library: small - medium 
Types of gaming: GAME ON ~ a monthly gaming event just for Teens. Super Smash Brothers, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II and the new Nintendo Wii are just some of the games set up for the teens to play. Also - free food. 
Contact: [mailto:rspence@pls.lib.ok.us Rebecca H. Spence] 

* [http://www.oaklawnlibrary.org/ Oak Lawn Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: game nights - started in February 2006 
Games: DDR on PlayStation; board and card games 
Contact: [mailto:tomk@oaklawnlibrary.org Tom Kochinski] 

* [http://www.ogdenny.com/library Ogden Farmers' Library] (NY)
Type: Association 
Size of library: small-medium 
Types of gaming: Scrabble, chess, Yu-Gi-Oh. Coming soon - DDR, euchre, console games. 
Contact: [mailto:puttaro@libraryweb.org Patty Uttaro] 

* [http://www.ocls.info/ Orange County Library System] (FL)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: DDR for teens, console games, game nights for teens, trying senior gaming this summer. 
Games: Circulating PS2 and XBox games in the collection, DDR for PS2. 
Contact: [mailto:chambers.sheri@ocls.info Sheri Chambers]

* [http://www.orlandparklibrary.org/ Orland Park Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: DDR tournaments (for teens - trying families this summer); chess program for all ages; we also have public access computers that we use frequently for online gaming; certain computers have CD-ROM games pre-loaded (very popular with preschoolers); board game nights in the summer for teens (trying for younger this summer) 
Games: DDR; chess; karaoke; board games 
Contact: [mailto:klaszczak@orlandparklibrary.org Kelly Laszczak] 

* [http://www.pfpl.org/ Park Forest Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: boardgame afternoons and video game days 
Games: Gamecube, Playstation 2, XBox and XBox 360 video games for checkout, Mario Kart Double Dash and DDR tournaments
beginning in August 2006, CD-ROM games pre-loaded on Youth Services Department public computers 
Contact: [mailto:pftechserv@sslic.net Brian Vagt] 

* [http://www.parkridgelibrary.org/ Park Ridge Public Library] (IL)
Type: Public 
Size of library: Medium 
Types of gaming: DDR, Wii, Guitar Hero Open Play, Guitar Hero & DDR tournaments, Game Maker Academy, Scratch Lab, Runescape Party 
Games: Gamecube, Wii, Playstation 2, Playstation 3, Xbox and Xbox 360 circulating video games, E - Mature; Wii Sports, Mario Party 8, Guitar Hero II & III, DDR Supernova, DDR Max 2, DDR Max, DDR Extreme 2. We do young adult and all-ages gaming programming.
Contact: [mailto:prkya@prpl.org Maggie Hommel] 

* [http://www.pascolibraries.org/ Pasco County Public Library System] (FL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: regular teen game nights and family game nights at several locations 
Games: Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero 2, Taiko Drum Master, Sing Star, dozens of boards games, Twister, Naruto Ninja Challenge, and Internet games such as Runscape, Tactics Arena Online, and Neopets. 
Contact: [mailto:pauls@pascolibraries.org Paul Stonebridge] 

* [http://plattekill.lib.ny.us/ Plattekill Public Library] (NY)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Type of gaming: Friday Night Gaming Night, Senior Bowl-O-Rama 
Games: Nintendo Wii, X Box 360, Call of Duty 3, Metal of Honor European Assault, Wii Sports, Rock Star (Coming Soon), Madden 08 Wii, Halo (with promission slip) 
Contact: [mailto:librarianman@hotmail.com Ralph Fuhrmann] 

* [http://www.plcmc.org/ Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County] (NC)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: monthly gaming events with laptop games, XBOXs and board games; monthly XBOX and wii events; teen gaming events and tournaments through Imaginon 
Games: Alienware laptops with PC games, Nintendo Wii, XBOXs, Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero and hundreds of boards games. 
website: http://thegamingzone.wordpress.com 
Contact: [mailto:gotgame@plcmc.org Mark Engelbrecht] 

* [http://www.riverforestlibrary.org/ River Forest Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: drop-in after school program one or two days a week if staff available to mintor room 
Games: Nascar; Spiderman; WWF Wrestling; various PlayStation games 
Contact: [mailto: magan.szwarek@riverforestlibrary.org Magan Szwarek] 

* [http://www.rivergrovelibrary.org/ River Grove Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: console games...Xbox 360, Wii, Gamecube, PS2, Xbox. Once a week open gaming and frequent tournaments. 
Games: Guitar Hero II, DDR, Mario Kart, Mario Party, Halo, NBA 2k8, Wii Sports, Super Monkey Ball. 
Contact: [mailto:rgplgaming@gmail.com Becky Thornton] 

* [http://www.rhpl.org/ Rochester Hills Public Library] (MI)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of Gaming: Monthly videogame freeplay (Saturday afternoons 3-6) for teens 13-18. Monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions for teens. Weekly teen hangouts featuring videogames, boardgames, card games, etc. 
Games: Super Smash Bros., Naruto, DDR, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DJ Hero, Mario Kart etc. 
Contact: [mailto:kricket.hoekstra@rhpl.org Kricket Hoekstra]

* [http://www.stdl.org/ Schaumburg Township District Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: supersize 
Types of gaming: open play (nights); computer games in teen area; starting to circulate games; starting a 'Teen Gamers Group' in Fall 2006; game days with LAN parties; will start podcasting reviews in January 2007 
Games: Sims 2, Madden, Tony Hawk, Midtown Madness, Life, and Monopoly on computers; DDR and Karaoke DDR; using Playstation 2 and X-Box systems 
Contact: [mailto:aalessio@stdl.org Amy Alessio] or [mailto:apeterson@stdl.org Amy Peterson] 

* [http://www.somervillenjlib.org Somerville Public Library] (NJ)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of Gaming: Game Nights Friday (5th grades and up) for Wii, Xbox/Xbox 360, PS2, Senior Gaming as an Outreach 
Games: Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Halo, Mario Kart, Wii Fit, online games, etc, board games, and Dungeons and Dragons 
Contact: [mailto:melody.tungol@gmail.com Melody Tungol]

* [http://www.sno-isle.org/ Sno-Isle Libraries] (WA)
Type: public 
Size of library: large 
Types of gaming: open play; tournaments.
*PS2 games: DDR Extreme 2, Dance Factory, Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero III, Rock Band I, Rock Band II.
*Wii games: Mario Party 8, Madden NFL 08, Big Brain Academy, Mario Cart, Mario Strikers Charged, Pokemon Battle Revolution, Wii Sports, Super Smash Brothers, and Wii Play.
*DS games: Mario Cart, Worms 2, Big Brain Academy, New Super Mario Brothers, Tetris, Elite Beat Agent, Bomberman Land Touch. 
Contact: [mailto:drutherford@sno-isle.org Dawn Rutherford] 

* [http://www.libraryforlife.org/ St. Joseph County Public Library] (IN)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium to large 
Types of gaming: 
Main Branch:
*Console game open plays and tournaments every 2nd and 4th Saturday (Spring Season), 1st and 3rd Satuday (Fall Season). 
*Tournaments: Mario Kart: Double Dash, Smash Melee Singles and Doubles, DDR (Perfect Attack Style), and Pokemon Battles.
*Gamecube games: Mario Kart: Double Dash, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Pokemon XD with GCN > GBA connectors 
*GameBoy DS games: Mario Kart DS, Animal Crossing, Tetris
*PS2 games: DDR Max 1 and 2, Extreme 1 and 2
*Card games: Yu-gi-oh!
Other Branches: 
*Dungeons & Dragons
*Computer LAN compatible games
*DDR
*Yu-gi-oh!
Contact: [mailto:m.kruppa@sjcpl.org Marianne Kruppa] or [mailto:p.galicia@sjcpl.org Pedro Galicia] 

* [http://telluridelibrary.org Telluride Public Library, Telluride CO ] 
Type:Public 
Size of Library: Medium 
Type of Gaming:
*The Juvenile Section has 7 old computers running several dozen games and educational software that get almost constant use. We also have many more kids games and software for circulation. (makes the older gamers jealous.)
*Teen After School Gaming twice a month. Currently using employee's xbox and PS2 hooked up to projectors in the program room.
*A new computer in the YA section loaded with donated and free games. 
Games:
*For the little ones we have a ton; The Magic School Bus collection, Super Duper Music Looper, and the classic Oregon Trail to mention a few. We even have games En Espaniol.
*For the console after school program, no M games, then whatever the players bring in from home. Current big hits include; Tekken Tag, Magic: Battlegrounds, StarWars Battlefront II, (no library investment... yet...)
*As for computer games; AOE II, CIV III, Riven, Risk II, and a bunch of free downloads like Scorched Earth 3D. 
Contact: [mailto:dleroy@telluridelibrary.org Dan LeRoy] 

*[http://www.tigard-or.gov/library/default.asp Tigard Public Library (OR)] 
Type:Public 
Size of Library: Medium 
Type of Gaming: We had our first Teen GameFest in July 2006. The library purchased both a PS2 and a GameCube console and 2 DDR Mats. It was very successful with approximately 30 teens participating. We plan to do it again in October, and perhaps have them quarterly if not more often. 
Games: DDR Extreme 2, Mario Kart Double Dash, Super Smash Brothers, and lots of board games, including Life, Monopoly, Fact or Crap, Chess, playing cards, etc. 
Contact:[mailto:Jessica@tigard-or.gov Jessica Marie] 

* [http://www.universityparkpubliclibrary.org/ University Park Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: small 
Types of gaming: board games, mostly for youth; card games for the monthly senior meetings 
Games: for youth, bingo, Chutes & Ladders, Candyland, Uno, checkers (Chinese and American), puzzles, and whatever is on the computer; Connect Four; for seniors, bingo, PoKeNo, Big, Whist, Spade; on the computer, Solitaire, Bejeweled, etc.; Monopoly 
Contact: [mailto:lorettaburgest@hotmail.com Loretta Burgest] 

* [http://www.vapld.info/ Vernon Area Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: plan to offer a game day program in Fall 2006 
Gaming: probably Euro games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne; plus open gaming; would also like to do some easy, fun group card games like Apples to Apples and Bang 
Contact: [mailto:tsievers@vapld.info Tom Sievers] 

* [http://www.vbgov.com/libraries/ Virginia Beach Public Library System] (VA)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium to large 
Types of gaming: video and board games 
Gaming: Regular teen gaming nights, multi-generational gaming programs, annual summer gaming tournaments for teens 
Games: For Playstation 2: DDR Super Nova, Madden07, NBA2k8, Rock Band, Guitar Hero II, Guitar Hero III, Soul Calibur III 
For Ninento Wii: Deca Sports, Mario Ware Smooth Moves, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii Sports, Zelda Twilight Princess 
Contact: [mailto:chart@vbgov.com Cindy Hart] 

* [http://www.waco-texas.com/city_depts/libraryservices/libraryservices.htm Waco-McLennan County Library] (TX)
Type: public 
Size of Library: medium 
Types of Gaming: console video games (PS2, Gamecube, Wii) and board games
Games: Mario Kart, Supersmash Brothers, Wario Ware: Smooth Moves, Wii Sports, Raving Rabbids, DDR, and adding more. Also Scrabble, Chess, Checkers, assorted other classic board games. 
Contact: [mailto: gillianw@ci.waco.tx.us Gillian Wiseman] 

* [http://www.weslacopl.us/ Weslaco Public Library] (TX)
Type: Public 
Size of library: Medium 
Types of Gaming: Wii console gaming, summer Smash Bros tournaments, board games, & weekly Dungeons & Dragons sessions 
Games: Chess sets, dominos, Dungeons & Dragons (core rulebooks, dice, minis, & maps), Go, Letter Jam, Pictureka, playing cards, Quickword, Scattergories, Scrabble, Scrambled States of America, and Wii games. 
Contact: [mailto:pmata@weslacopl.us Paul Mata]

* [http://www.westmontlibrary.org/ Westmont Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: console video games and board game days 
Games: all board games (including Candyland and Risk); DDR; Mario Kart Double Dash; Lego Star Wars; Rock Band; Wii Sports. 
Contact: [mailto:jschultz@westmontlibrary.org Jack Schultz] 

* [http://www.mycitylibrary.org/ West Palm Beach Public Library] (FL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of gaming: console video games and hand held video games 
Games: DDR, Gran Tursimo and Madden on PS2s. Trauma Center on the DS. Naruto and Star Wars on the GameBoy Advance. 
Contact: [mailto:rodrickj@mycitylibrary.org Jennifer Rodrick] 

* [http://www.wilmettelibrary.info/ Wilmette Public Library] (IL)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of Gaming: Monthly Open Gaming Nights, Bi-monthly DoubleDash Tournaments, game design classes 
Games: Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros., DDR, Simpsons Road Range, Retro Gaming, etc.; board games; for youth: Dora, Candyland, etc. 
Contact: [mailto:bmyers@wilmettelibrary.info Brian Myers]

* [http://www.yorbalindalibrary.com Yorba Linda Public Library] (CA)
Type: public 
Size of library: medium 
Types of Gaming: Monthly Open Gaming Nights for PS2, Nintendo Wii and board games, game tournaments 
Games: DDR, Guitar Hero, Super Mario Galazy, etc.; board games 
Contact: [mailto:juliez@ylpl.lib.ca.us Julie Zeoli]

[[Category:Programming]][[Category:Services to Specific Groups]][[Category: Gaming]]

Blogs for Teens

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Khromy: /* M-P */

=== Library Blogs for Teen Patrons ===
Please add your blog!

==A-C==
*[http://acplteens.wordpress.com Allen County Public Library] - ACPLTeens
*[http://rcplteencorner.blogspot.com Asheboro Public Library] - The Corner
*[http://avalonteenlibrary.blogspot.com Avalon Public Library] -Avalon Teen Corner
*[http://www.bartlesville.lib.ok.us/blog/teens Bartlesville Public Library] - Stuff for Teens
*NEW! [http://bplteensofwa.wordpress.com/ Burlington Public Library of Washington] - BPL Teens
*[http://wplbooksnog.blogspot.com Warwick Public Library] - Booksnog
*[http://www.nassaulibrary.org/bryant/blteens/blog.html Bryant Library] - BLTeens Blog
*[http://bfyablog.blogspot.com Brookfield Public Library] - BFYA Blog
*[http://teenbrooks.blogspot.com Brooks Memorial Library] - Teen Blog@Brooks
*[http://blogs.camdencountylibrary.org/teens Camden County Library] - Teen Zone Blog
*[http://clpteens.blogspot.com Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh] - Teens
*[http://cclcquicksand.blogspot.com Casey-Cardinia Library Corporation] - Quicksand
*[http://cpltbb.wordpress.com Cheshire Public Library] - Teen Book Blog
*[http://cclteenzread.typepad.com/my_weblog/ Chambers County Library] - Chambers County Library Teen Blog - '''Award Winner!'''
*'''NEW!''' [http://www.chplteens.blogspot.com Cherry Hill Public Library] - Noise Online
*NEW! [http://nancyguinnlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Conyers-Rockdale Library System/Nancy Guinn Library] - NGL Teens Blog
*[http://www.corvallisbentonteens.blogspot.com Corvallis-Benton County Public Library] - Teens @ Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
*[http://yablog.coshoctonlib.org/teenblog.html Coshocton Public Library] - Teen News the Blog!
*[http://ccplic4teens.wordpress.com/ Cumberland County Public Library & Info Center] - Teens @ CCPL&IC: Teen News and Book Review blog

==D-I==
*[http://www.darienlibrary.org/connections/teens Darien Library]- Teen Connections
*NEW! [http://deerfieldlibraryteen.wordpress.com/ Deerfield Library]- Deerfield Library Teen Blog
*[http://elrenocarnegieya.wordpress.com El Reno Carnegie Library] - Neat, Nifty, Necessary(?) Notes
*[http://eplteen.wordpress.com Evanston Public Library's Online Teen Space] The Virtual Loft
*NEW! [http://fairfaxlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ The Fairfax County (VA) Public Library] - Fairfax County Public Library's Teen Screenz
*NEW! [http://freedomteens.blogspot.com/ Freedom Regional Library] - Freedom Teens
*[http://fplya.blogspot.com Framingham Public Library] - Teen Blogomatic
*NEW! [http://www.fresnoteens.org/ Fresno Teens - Fresno County Public Library] - Read. Watch. Listen.
*[http://www.geneva.lib.il.us/Blogs/Teens/index.html Geneva Public Library]- Mischief
*[http://bookobsessiongpl.blogspot.com Glendale Public Library] - Book Obsession
*[http://teens.goshenpubliclibrary.org Goshen Public Library] - Goshen Teens
*[http://www.henrytabtalk.blogspot.com Henry County Library System] - Henry TAB talk
*NEW! [http://hcplcteens.blogspot.com Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative] - Teens @ the Library
*[http://hillsdale.bccls.org/teens/index.html Teen Speak @ Hillsdale Public Library] - Teen Speak @ Hillsdale Library
*[http://htflteens.blogspot.com Haverford Township Free Library] - Haverford Library Teens
*[http://www.homerlibrary.org/teenreviews.asp Homer Township Public Library] - Homer Township Public Library Teen Reviews
*[http://www.homerlibrary.org/teenevents.asp Homer Township Public Library] - Homer Township Public Library Teen Events
*[http://www.insidebreak.org.au/blog Inside Break - NSW Libraries supporting HSC students]- NSW, Australia

==J-L==
* NEW! [http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=2367&BlogID=224 Jefferson County Public Library] - JCPL Teens
*[http://jmrl.blogspot.com Jefferson-Madison RL] - JMRL Young Adult Services
*[http://jmcplteenscene.blogspot.com John M. Cuelenaere PL] - JMCPL Teen Scene
* NEW! [http://kcplya.blogspot.com Kent County Public Library] - YA @ The Library
*[http://kpl-teen-reads.livejournal.com Kinnelon Public Library] - Kinnelon Public Library Teens
*[http://lansinglibraryteen.blogspot.com Lansing Library]- Teen News Blog
*[http://lindenhurstmemoriallibrary.wordpress.com Lindenhurst Memorial Library]- YA Weblog
*[http://lovelandpubliclibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Loveland Public Library] - Teens @ the Loveland Public Library
* [http://www.myspace.com/lplteens Longview Public Library]- Longview Public Library TeenSpace

==M-P==
* NEW! [http://mahwahlibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Mahwah Public Library] - Teen Scene @ The Mahwah Public Library
*[http://engagedpatrons.org/Blogs.cfm?SiteID=1769&BlogID=113 Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)] - The Teen Review | Book & Game Reviews by Local Teens
*[http://web.provlib.org/johlib/teenstart.htm Marian J. Mohr Lib.]- Teen Happenings @ Your Library
*[http://zooinformer.blogspot.com/ Nelson County Public Library] - Zoo Informer
*[http://nchcplteens.blogspot.com New Castle-Henry County PL] - NCHCPL Teen Blog
*[http://nmplteenblog.blogspot.com/ New Milford Public Library] - New Milford Library Teen Blog
*[http://normalteens.wordpress.com/ Normal Public Library Teens] - Normal Public Library Teen Blog
*[http://teensreadorangecity.blogspot.com Teens Read Orange City] - Orange City Public Library Teens Read Blog
*[http://oplteens.blogspot.com/ Oshawa Public Library] - OPL's Teen Space
*[http://ouachitaya.blogspot.com/ Ouachita Parish Public Library] - Ouachita Parish Public Library YA Blog
*[http://palatinelibraryteens.blogspot.com/ Palatine Public Library] Teen Books (and Beyond!) Blog
*[http://paramusteensread.blogspot.com Paramus Public Library] - Paramus Teens Read
*[http://parmateens.wordpress.com Parma Public Library] - Parma Teens Lounge
*[http://teenlibrarianreads.blogspot.com Pawtucket Teen Librariain] - In the Teen Zone
*[http://teenroom.blogspot.com Picton Branch] - Teen Stuff @ the Picton Branch
*[http://pdlteenzone.blogspot.com/ PDL Teen Zone-The Blog] - Plymouth District Library Teen Zone
*[http://www.pgteenspace.wordpress.com Prince George's County Memorial Library System] - TeenSpace
*[http://yalibrarynews.blogspot.com Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Branches] - YA Library News

==Q-Z==
*[http://www.readingpl.org/weblog/youngadult.html Reading Public Library] - Teen Page
*NEW! [http://rentonteens.blogspot.com/ Renton Public Library] - RPL's Teen Corner
*[http://www.rivergrovepubliclibrary.blogspot.com River Grove Public Library] Teen Blog
*[http://roplteens.blogspot.com Royal Oak Public Library] - ROPL's Teen Blog
*[http://www.libraryforlife.org/gameblog St. Joseph County Public Library] - Game Blog
*NEW! [http://secaucusteens.blogspot.com Secaucus Public Library] - Paper Cut:: SPL's Teen Blog
*[http://sellerslibraryteens.blogspot.com Sellers Library] - Sellers Library Teens
*[http://www.xanga.com/afewsocks Sewickly Public Library] - Between Sewickly and the Moon
*NEW! [http://scfplteen.blogspot.com Sheridan County Fulmer PL] - SCFPL Teen Reads & Happenings
*NEW! [http://snoisleteens.blogspot.com/ Sno-Isle Libraries] Sno-Isle Teens: Infamous for Information
*[http://thelibrary.org/teens/teens.cfm Springfield-Greene County Library District] - Teen Thing
*[http://theloftonline.blogspot.com Tinley Park Public Library] - The Loft Online
*[http://bonfirebooks.blogspot.com Trails West Library] - Bonfire Books
*NEW! [http://tpltigardteen.blogspot.com/ Tigard Public Library (Oregon)] - Tigard Teens
*NEW! [http://tuckahoelibrary.vox.com Tuckahoe Public Library] - Tuckahoe Teens
*NEW! [http://tuftsstuff.blogspot.com Weymouth Public Library] - Tufts Stuff
*NEW! [http://yashowandtell.blogspot.com/ Westwood Public Library] YA Show and Tell
*NEW! [http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/teenblog/ Worthington Libraries (Ohio)] - Worthingteens

==See Also==
*[[Blogs for Teens]] - library blogs for teen patrons.

*[http://www.myheartbeats4u.com/ HeartBeats] Impress. Be different...

*[[Flickr for library Teens]] - A list of Flickr spaces for library teens.

*[[MySpace & Teens]] - a list of library MySpace profiles oriented towards teen patrons.

*[[Podcasts & Teens]] - a list of podcasts created through partnership with public libraries and teens.

* [[RSS & Teens]] - a list of libraries using RSS feeds to deliver digital content to teens.

*[[Vodcasts for Teens]] - a list of vodcasts used within teen library environments.

[[Category: Blogs]]
[[Category:Reference Services and Information Literacy]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Google My Maps

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Khromy: /* Map of Branches */

Maps done by libraries using the Google My Maps (and other) resources.

== History ==
*Franklin Park Public Library, IL [http://franklinparklibrary.org/historical_map History Map]
*McMillan Public Library, Wisconsin [http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/taylor/map.html 100 YEARS OF PICTORIAL & DESCRIPTIVE HISTORY OF WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WISCONSIN ]

==Bookmobile Stops==
*[http://www.skokie.lib.il.us/s_about/ab_bookmobile/ Skokie Public Library, IL]
*[http://www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org/apps/bkm/stops.cfm Rochester Public Library, MN] Run our schedule from a database of stops which link to a daily route map

==Map of Branches==
*[http://www.dekalblibrary.org/branches/map-of-branches/ DeKalb County Public Library, GA]
*[http://www.mcpl.us/about/locations/?mcpl_loc=map Marathon County Public Library (MCPL), WI]

== Other Maps ==
*Franklin Park Public Library, IL [http://franklinparklibrary.org/places_of_note_map Places of Note]
*Franklin Park Public Library, IL [http://franklinparklibrary.org/road_construction Road Construction]

== Branch Locator ==
*DeKalb County Public Library, GA [http://www.dekalblibrary.org/branches/branch-locator.html Branch Locator] (and this is the tutorial on [http://code.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?answer=87134&topic=11364 how to do it])

Teen Author Blogs

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Khromy:

* Carrie Ryan | [http://carrie-me.blogspot.com/ carrie-me.blogspot.com]

Website Design

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Khromy: /* Public */

= Library Website Hall of Fame =
Is there a library website with which you are particularly impressed? You can put a link to it here -- with some comments if you'd like.

== Academic ==
*[http://www.lib.unair.ac.id/ Airlangga University Library]
*[http://lib.asu.edu/ ASU Libraries]
*[http://www.augustana.edu/library/ Augustana College Tredway Library]
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ BYU Harold B. Lee Library]
*[http://www.csufresno.edu/library/ California State University, Fresno]
*[http://library.csusm.edu/ California State University San Marcos]
*[http://libraries.claremont.edu/ The Claremont Colleges]
*[http://www.csbsju.edu/library/ College of Saint Benedict/ Saint John's University]
*[http://library.cornell.edu/ Cornell University Library]
*[http://www.earlham.edu/~libr/ Earlham College Libraries]
*[http://www.emerson.edu/library/ Emerson College Library]
*[http://library.villanova.edu/ Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University]
*[http://www.library.gsu.edu/ Georgia State University Library]
*[http://www.library.hbs.edu/ Harvard Business School Baker Library]
*[http://ithaca.edu/library/ Ithaca College Library]
*[http://libraries.mit.edu/ MIT Libraries]
*[http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/ North Carolina State University Libraries]
*[http://www.otis.edu/life_otis/library/ Otis College of Art and Design Library]
*[http://library.stfranciscollege.edu/ St. Francis College Library, Brooklyn, NY]
*[http://rdl.lib.uconn.edu/bySubject.php University of Connecticut Research Database Locator]
*[http://www2.library.ucla.edu/ UCLA Library]
*[http://library.ucr.edu/ University of California Riverside Libraries]
*[http://www.library.ucsf.edu/ University of California San Francisco]
*[http://www.lib.umn.edu/ University of Minnesota Libraries]
*[http://www.library.nd.edu/ University of Notre Dame Libraries]
*[http://libraries.ou.edu/ University of Oklahoma Libraries]
*[http://library.usask.ca/ University of Saskatchewan Library]
*[http://www.soton.ac.uk/ University of Southampton]
*[http://www.usc.edu/libraries/ University of Southern California]
*[http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ University of Texas libraries]
*[http://www.lib.washington.edu/ University of Washington Libraries]
*[http://www.wmich.edu/library/ Western Michigan University Libraries]
*[http://www.williams.edu/library/ Williams College Library]
*[http://bib.us.es/ University of Seville Library]
*[http://library.ucf.edu/ University of Central Florida]

== Public ==

*[[Ann Arbor District Library]]
*[http://www.ahml.info/ Arlington Heights Memorial Library]
*[http://www.BALibrary.org/ Barrington Area Public Library, Barrington, IL]
*[http://www.bedfordlibrary.org/ Bedford Public Library, Texas]
*[http://www.bpl.org/ Boston Public Library]
*[http://www.bcls.lib.nj.us/ Burlington County Library System, NJ]
*[http://www.bnf.fr/ Bibliothèque Nationale de France]
*[http://www.carnegielibrary.org/ Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh]
*[http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/ Cecil County Public Library]
*[http://www.answerpoint.org/ Central Rappahannock Regional Library (AnswerPoint)]
*[http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/ Christchurch City Libraries]
*[http://www.cmpl.org/ Clinton-Macomb Public Library, MI]
*[http://www.ccclib.org/ Contra Costa County Library]
*[http://www.dekalblibrary.org/ DeKalb County Public Library, GA]
*[http://www.denverlibrary.org/ Denver Public Library]
*[http://www.dok.info/ DOK Delft Public Library, Netherlands]
*[http://library.itsligo.ie/ Library, Institute of Technology Sligo Ireland]
*[http://www.prattlibrary.org/ Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, Maryland]
*[http://www.ellensburglibrary.org/ Ellensburg Public Library, Ellensburg Washington]
*[http://www.hclib.org/pub/ Hennepin County Library, Minnesota]
*[http://www.icpl.org/ Iowa City Public Library, Iowa]
*[http://www.jgrls.org/ Jackson-George Regional Library System - Mississippi]
*[http://www.jocolibrary.org/ Johnson County Library, Kansas]
*[http://www.kpl.gov/ Kalamazoo Public Library]
*[http://www.kclibrary.org/ Kansas City Public Library]
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL)]
*[http://www.webrary.org/mgplhome.html Morton Grove Public Library]
*[http://www.mppl.org/ Mount Prospect Public Library]
*[http://www.nypl.org/ New York Public Library]
*[http://www.opl.on.ca/ Oakville Public Library, Canada]
*[http://www.ocls.info/ Orange County Library System]
*[http://www.osceolalibrary.org/ Osceola Library System]
*[http://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/ Palmerston North City Library]
*[http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/ Phoenix Public Library]
*[http://www.ropl.org/ Royal Oak Public Library, Michigan]
*[http://www.bibliotecasalaborsa.it/ Sala Borsa Library of Bologna, Italy]
*[http://www.salinas.lib.ca.us/ Salinas, CA Public Library - John Steinbeck]
*[http://www.scottsdalelibrary.org/ Scottsdale Public Library]
*[http://www.spl.lib.wa.us/ Seattle Public Library]
*[http://www.sno-isle.org/ Sno-Isle Libraries - Marysville, WA]
*[http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/ St. Charles, IL Public Library]
*[http://www.biblioteket.stockholm.se/ Stockholm Public Library] First real Library 2.0?!
*[http://www.stockton.lib.ca.us/ Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library]
*[http://www.fordlibrary.org/ Thomas Ford Memorial Library]
*[http://www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/ Toronto Public Library]
*[http://www.wpl.lib.oh.us/ Westerville, Ohio, Public Library]
*[http://www.mylibrary.us/ Weld Library District, Colorado]
*[http://www.wmtl.org/ West Milford Township Public Library, New Jersey]
[[http://www.example.com link title][http://www.example.com link title]]
[http://www.example.com link title]

== Special ==
*[http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/hqlibrary/index.html NASA Headquarters Library] Site directory on the front page enables quick navigation.

= Successful Re-Design Projects =

To view cached pages of a website's previous look, visit: [http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://www.archive.org/web/web.php WayBack Machine]

[http://www.cecil.ebranch.info/ Cecil County Public Library] - Complete redesign which showcases Web 2.0 functionalities and customizable content, engages patron participation, features an easy to use navigational structure with prominent displays of library events, materials and resources, and offers a wealth of new content.

[http://www.salinas.lib.ca.us Salinas Public Library, Salinas, California] - Complete re-design which incorporated new content, navigation structure, and usability.

[http://www.blyberg.net/2005/12/04/lessons-learned-aadlorg-30/ Lessons learned: aadl.org 3.0] - overview of what it took to get a successful overhaul implemented.

[http://lib.uaa.alaska.edu/about/project/ UAA/APU Consortium Library '05 Re-Design] - overview of process.

Allan Bean Centre Library: http://www.burwood.org.nz/library.asp. A special library in New Zealand for people with spinal injury, brain injury, strokes etc and their families.

[http://www.lib.washington.edu/usability/redesign03-04/ University of Washington Libraries 2004 redesign] - overview of process

[http://www.jocolibrary.org/usability Johnson County Library (KS)] - Timeframe for redevelopment, usability studies, and results reporting 2007

[http://www.dekalblibrary.org/ DeKalb County Public Library, GA] - complete re-design, launched on July 15, 2008. Previous design looked like [http://web.archive.org/web/20080214225351/http://www.dekalblibrary.org/ this]

= Usability Tips =
*[[Best books on usability and web interface design]]
*[http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9605.html Top Ten Mistakes in Web Design]
*[http://www.jkup.net/terms.html Library Terms That Users Understand]
*[http://usability.gov/guidelines/ Research-Based Web Design and Usability Guidelines]
*[http://www.adaptivepath.com/publications/essays/archives/000328.php 90% of All Usability Testing is Useless]
*[http://libraryconnect.elsevier.com/lcp/0502/lcp0502.pdf How to Design Library Web Sites to Maximize Usability] - second edition (2007)
*[http://www.designforthelittleguy.com/study.pdf Sinking or Swimming: The State of Web Sites in Ohio's Public Libraries]
*[http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/11/web-presence-for-internet-librarians.html Web Presence for Internet Librarians] Notes from a presentation given by Shari Thurow at Internet Librarian 2006
*[http://www.libertyinteractivemarketing.com/blog/ Liberty Interactive Marketing Blog]

= Accessibility =

== Accessibility Standards and Guidelines ==

*[http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT/ W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines]
*[http://www.w3.org/WAI/References/ W3C References on Web Accessibility]
*[http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=12 Section 508 Standards] -- Under the Federal Rehabilitation Act (U.S.)
*[http://www.ittatc.org/laws/stateLawAtGlance.php State Accessibility Laws, Policies, Standards and Other Resources] (U.S.)

== Accessibility Tools ==

*[http://www.dejavu.org/emulator.htm Browser Emulator] -- Check pages in a number of ancient browsers.
*[http://cgi.w3.org/cgi-bin/html2txt html2txt] -- W3C's text browser simulation.
*[http://www.delorie.com/web/lynxview.html Lynx Viewer] -- See how your pages look in a text-only browser. (Requires a blank file named delorie.htm on your Web server.)
*[http://webxact.watchfire.com/ WebXACT] -- The accessibility tester formerly known as Bobby. '''No longer free.'''
*[http://colorfilter.wickline.org/ Colorblind Web Page Filter]
*[http://wave.webaim.org/ WAVE Accessibility Tool]
*[http://cynthia.contentquality.com/ Cynthia Says]
*[http://www.nils.org.au/ais/web/resources/toolbar/ Web Accessibility Toolbar] provided by the Accessible Information Solutions (AIS) team at the National Information and Library Service (NILS), Australia (Internet Explorer only)
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/extensions/moreinfo.php?id=402 Fangs Screen Reader Emulator] A Firefox Extension that renders a text version of a web page similar to screen reader output. Helps developers find accessibility issues fast
*Free Accessibility Plugins for Macromedia Dreamweaver: [http://www.usablenet.com/frontend/508as_entry.jsp Section 508 and W3C-WAI/WCAG Priority 1 and Priority 2 guidelines checker from UsableNet]
*[http://babelfish.altavista.com/translate.dyn Babel Fish Language Translator]
*[http://www.freedomscientific.com/ Jaws Screen Reader (text to audio) for blind people]
*[https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/5809 Firefox Accessibility Extension] A Firefox extension used by people with disabilities and web developers

== Accessibility Tips ==
*[http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG10/full-checklist.html W3C's Accessibility Checklist]
*[http://www.anybrowser.org/campaign/abdesign.shtml Accessible Site Design Guide]
*[http://www.webjunction.org/accessibility WebJunction's Accessibility topic], with articles & discussions for library website accessibility

= Web Tools =

== Color ==
*[http://gmodules.com/ig/creator?synd=open&url=http://onlinetoolbox.googlepages.com/colorbox.xml Color Box] - Design custom colors with draggable hue and saturation levels, and view the corresponding hex value.
*[http://colorschemedesigner.com/ Color Scheme Designer] tool for building color schemes
*[http://www.colr.org/ colr.org] fiddle around with colors
*[http://www.colourlovers.com/ COLOURLovers] a resource that monitors and influences color trends.
*[http://kuler.adobe.com/ kuler] web-hosted application for generating color themes

== Browsers ==
*[http://browsers.evolt.org/ Browser Archive]

== Editors ==
*[http://www.w3.org/Amaya/ W3C's Amaya browser/editor]
*[http://kompozer.net/ KompoZer] for web authoring

== URL checkers ==
*[http://www.totalvalidator.com/ Total Validator] - Checks spelling, html errors, and urls.

== Cross-browser Checkers ==
*[http://www.browsercam.com/ BrowserCam] -- I used this during a redesign process and it was well worth the $$
*[http://browsershots.org/ Browsershots] -- Free service similar to BrowserCam

= Blogs/Websites to Watch =
*[http://www.456bereastreet.com/ 456 Berea Street]: "Most articles on this site are related to web standards, accessibility, or usability in one way or another"
*[http://senna.sjsu.edu/lmain/isdaccess/home.html Accessible Design for Library Websites]
*[http://www.librarysupportstaff.com/4libwebmasters.html Library Webmaster Resources] Although this website hasn't been updated since March 2005 it still contains many useful annotated links.
*[http://alistapart.com/ A List Apart]: "A List Apart Magazine (ISSN: 1534-0295) explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on techniques and benefits of designing with web standards."
*[http://www.sitepoint.com/ SitePoint]: "One of the best 'web professional' sites with a strong standards emphasis and also good for latest technologies"
*[http://http://www.intensedevelopment.net/website-design-A.html Web Style Glossary Terms]
*[http://webstyleguide.com Web Style Guide]
*[http://www.uie.com/brainsparks/ Brain Sparks by Jared Spool]
*[http://www.userslib.com User's Lib] "usability, accessibility, functionality, & aesthetics towards a more usable library."
*[http://wp4lib.bluwiki.com WordPress for Libraries (wp4lib) Wiki]: a community for people interested in using WordPress for library websites

= Specific Blog Posts/Articles to Check out =
*[http://webjunction.org/website-development WebJunction's website development] topic, with discussions, articles, and groups

[[Category:Technology]]

Twitter

2009-09-24T02:24:47Z

Khromy: /* Libraries using Twitter */

= Introduction =
[http://www.twitter.com Twitter] is a free [[Microblogging]] service that allows you to compose blog posts of 140 characters or less via:
* Twitter's web interface
* SMS (text messages from your cell phone)
* instant messaging (send messages from selected
* third-party applications
** [http://snook.ca/snitter/ Snitter]
** [http://www.twhirl.org/ Twhirl]
** [http://twitterfox.net/ TwitterFox]
wordt dit toegevoegd?
People may follow your posts via:
* Twitter's web interface
* SMS (text messages from your cell phone)
* instant messaging (send messages from selected
* third-party applications
** [http://snook.ca/snitter/ Snitter]
** [http://www.twhirl.org/ Twhirl]
** [http://twitterfox.net/ TwitterFox]
* in a feed reader (your posts generate a unique RSS feed)

= Libraries using Twitter =

I think it would be nice to have libraries tell how they use twitter, and thus share their best practices in stead of only mentioning that they use it. Kijken of deze nederlandse tekst toegevoegd wordt

* Ada Library (Idaho) [http://twitter.com/adalib adalib]
* Alaska State Library [http://twitter.com/akstatelibrary akstatelibrary]
* Allegheny County Libraries (Pennsylvania) [http://twitter.com/aclalibraries aclalibraries]
* Al-Madinah International University Library (Malaysia) [http://twitter.com/dlibmediu dlibmediu]
* Anderson County Library (South Carolina) [http://twitter.com/andersonsclib andersonsclib]
* Ann Arbor District Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/aadl aadl]
* Arapahoe Library District Teens (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/ald_teens ald_teens]
* Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/ahml ahml]
* Azusa City Library [http://twitter.com/azcl azcl]
* Barrington Area Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/BALOver18 BALOver18]
* Barrington Area Library's Teen Zone (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/BALTeenZone BALTeenZone]
* Binghamton University Libraries (New York) [http://twitter.com/bulibraries Binghamton U Library]
* Birmingham Public Library (Alabama) [http://twitter.com/bpl bpl]
* Bracebridge Public Library (Ontario) [http://twitter.com/bracebridgepl BracebridgePL]
* Bristol Public Library (Bristol, VA/TN) [http://twitter.com/thebplibrary thebplibrary]
* Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (New York) [http://twitter.com/buffalolibrary buffalolibrary]
* Canton Public Library (Michigan)[http://twitter.com/cantonlibrary CantonLibrary]
* Capital Area District Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/cadl cadl]
* Casa Grande Library (Arizona) [http://twitter.com/cglibrary cglibrary]
* Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch Library (Louisiana) [http://twitter.com/hubbell hubbell]
* Cleveland Public Library (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/Cleveland_PL Cleveland_PL]
* Coates Library, Trinity University (Texas) [http://twitter.com/coateslibrary coateslibrary]
* Danbury (Connecticut) [http://twitter.com/danburylibrary danburylibrary]
* Darien (CT) [http://twitter.com/darienlibrary darienlibrary]
* Defiance Public Library (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/defiancelibrary defiancelibrary]
* Denver Public Library (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/denverlibrary denverlibrary]
* Duke University Reference Dept. (North Carolina) [http://twitter.com/askref askref]
* East Baton Rouge Parish Library (Louisiana) [http://twitter.com/ebreref EBR Library]
* Evanston Public Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/evanstonpl evanstonpl]
* Evanston Public Library Teen Loft (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/evanstonloft evanstonloft]
* Free Library of Philadelphia [http://twitter.com/FreeLibrary FreeLibrary]
* Fylde Libraries, Lancashire (UK) [http://twitter.com/fyldelibraries fyldelibraries]
* Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library (Alabama) [http://twitter.com/gardendalelib gardendalelib]
* Grand Rapids Public Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/grpl grpl]
* Grand Rapids Public Library Teen Dept (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/grplteens grplteens]
* Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University (Texas) [http://twitter.com/hamonarts hamonarts]
* Henry Country Library (Kentucky) [http://twitter.com/hcpl hcpl]
* Hinsdale Public Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/hinsdalelibrary hinsdalelibrary]
* Homewood Public Library (Homewood, AL) [http://twitter.com/WeKnowBooksETC WeKnowBooksETC]
* Kansas City Public Library (Missouri) [http://twitter.com/KCPubLibrary/ KCPubLibrary]
* Kenosha Public Library (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/mykpl mykpl]
* Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (California) [http://twitter.com/nslc NSLC]
* Lee County Library System (Southwest Florida)
** Download Depot [http://twitter.com/downloaddepot downloaddepot]
** Southwest Florida Reading Festival [http://twitter.com/swflreadfest swflreadfest]
* Lancaster Libraries, Lancashire (UK) [http://twitter.com/lancslibraries lancslibraries]
* Lawrence Technological University Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/LTULib LTULib]
* Lester Public Library (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/lesterpublic lesterpublic]
* Library of Congress (Washington, DC) [http://twitter.com/librarycongress librarycongress]
* Lincoln Trail Libraries System (Champaign, IL) [http://twitter.com/lincolntrail lincolntrail]
* Livermore Public Library (Livermore, CA) [http://twitter.com/LivLibrary LivLibrary]
* Lunar and Planetary Institute Library (Texas) [http://twitter.com/LPI_Library LPI_Library]
* Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/MCPL_Wausau MCPL_Wausau] [http://twitter.com/TeenZone_Wausau Teenzone_Wausau]
* McNeese State University Library's Government Documents Department (Louisiana) [http://twitter.com/MSUGovDocs MSUGovDocs]
* Michigan State University Libraries (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/msulibraries MSULibraries]
* Milwaukee Public Library (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/MilwaukeePubLib MilwaukeePubLib]
* Missouri River Regional Library (Missouri) [http://twitter.com/mrrl mrrl]
* Monroe County Public Library System (New York) [http://twitter.com/MCLS MCLS]
* Nebraska Library Commission [http://twitter.com/NLC_Reference NLC_Reference]
* Maryland AskUsNow! [http://twitter.com/askusnow askusnow]
* Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Library (Florida) [http://twitter.com/SocratesTheCat]
* New Trier High School Library [http://twitter.com/newtrierlibrary]
* Norlin Library (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/ucblibraries]
* North Suburban Library System [http://twitter.com/nsls nsls]
* North Tonawanda Public Library Children's Department(New York) [http://twitter.com/ntlibrarykids ntlibrarykids]
* Northeastern Illinois University Ronald Williams Library [http://twitter.com/neiulibrary neiulibrary]
* The Ohio State University
** Prior Health Sciences Library [http://twitter.com/PriorHSL PriorHSL]
* Orange County Library System (Florida) [http://twitter.com/oclslibrary oclslibrary]
* Park Library, School of Journalism and Mass Communication @ UNC Chapel Hill [http://twitter.com/jomcparklib JoMCParkLib]
* Park Ridge Public Library (Illinois), [http://twitter.com/prpl prpl]
* Peace Palace Library, [http://twitter.com/peacepalace/ peacepalace]
* Penn State University Libraries, [http://twitter.com/psulibs/ psulibs]
* Penrose Library, University of Denver (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/dupenrose/ dupenrose]\
* Pikes Peak Library District (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/ppld/ ppld]
* Plymouth District Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/PlymouthDL/ PlymouthDL]
* Providence Public Library (Rhode Island) [http://twitter.com/provlib/ provlib]
* Roanoke County Public Library (Virginia) [http://twitter.com/RoCoPubLib RoCoPubLib]
* Rochester Public Library (Minnesota) [http://twitter.com/RochPubLibrary RochPubLibrary]
* Roosevelt University Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/rulibrary rulibrary]
* Ryerson University Library and Archives (Canada) [http://twitter.com/ryersonlibrary ryersonlibrary]
* Santa Fe Public Library [http://twitter.com/sfpl sfpl]
* Skokie Public Library, [http://twitter.com/skokielibrary/ skokielibrary]
* Smithsonian Institution Libraries [http://twitter.com/silibraries/ SILibraries]
* South Carolina State Library, [http://twitter.com/scstatelibrary scstatelibrary]
* Tompkins Cortland Community College Library (Dryden, NY), [http://twitter.com/tc3library]
* UIUC Undergraduate Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/askundergrad askundergrad]
* UIUC Music and Performing Arts Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/mpaluiuc mpaluiuc]
* UC Berkeley Data Lab [http://twitter.com/ucdatalab ucdatalab]
* UC Berkeley Doe/Moffitt Technology Training (dmtech) [http://twitter.com/dmtech dmtech]
* UMass Amherst Learning Commons [http://twitter.com/umasslc umasslc]
* University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library [http://twitter.com/UBHSL UBHSL]
* University at Buffalo Libraries [http://twitter.com/UBLibraries UBLibraries]
* University of Kansas Libraries at Edwards Campus
** Regents Center Library [http://twitter.com/LibraryKUEC/ LibraryKUEC]
* University of Michigan
** Health Sciences Libraries [http://twitter.com/MLibraryHealthy MLibraryHealthy]
** Shapiro Undergraduate Library [http://twitter.com/ugltweets UGLTweets]
* University of Montevallo [http://twitter.com/umlibrary umlibrary]
* University of Texas at Arlington [http://twitter.com/utalibrary utalibrary]
* University of Texas at San Antonio
** [http://twitter.com/RedfordDiaries Redford Diaires]
**[http://twitter.com/UTSAYesterday UTSA Yesterday]
* University of Texas Health Science Center San Anotnio(UTHSCSA) [http://twitter.com/uthsclib uthsclib]
* Vancouver Public Library (BC Canada) [http://twitter.com/VPL VPL]
* Washington-Centerville Public Library (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/washcentlibrary washcentlibrary]
* Washington State University Libraries (Washington) [http://twitter.com/WSULibraries WSULibraries]
* West Springfield Public Library (Massachusetts) [http://twitter.com/WSPLEvents WSPLEvents]
* Worthington Libraries (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/worthingtonlib worthingtonlib]
* Yale Science Libraries (Connecticut) [http://twitter.com/yalescilib yalescilib]
* YAMANAKAKO Public Library (Japan) [http://twitter.com/lib_yamanakako lib-yamanakako] / 山中湖情報創造館 (日本)

'''See also [http://p8g.tw/?aOI Library Twitter league] with real time tracking of follower counts of over 500 official Library Twitter accounts.'''

= Librarians Who Twitter =
* [http://www.twellow.com/search.php?q=librarian&search_cat=0&sa=Search Twellow directory of librarians on Twitter]
* [http://justtweetit.com/education/librarians/ Just Tweet It directory of Librarians on Twitter]

= More Info on Twitter =
* [http://twitter.pbwiki.com/ Twitter Fan Wiki] An unofficial wiki dedicated to all things Twitter.
* [http://help.twitter.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=26 Twitter Support: FAQ]
* [http://lis5313.ci.fsu.edu/wiki/index.php/Twittering_Libraries Twittering Libraries] article written fall 2008 LIS 5313 course by Lindy Brown, a MLIS student at Florida State University's College of Information
* [http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6573999.html All a Twitter: Want to Try Microblogging?] article By Ellyssa Kroski -- School Library Journal, 7/1/2008

= See Also =
* [[Microblogging]]

[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Twitter

2009-09-24T02:23:27Z

Khromy: /* Libraries using Twitter */

= Introduction =
[http://www.twitter.com Twitter] is a free [[Microblogging]] service that allows you to compose blog posts of 140 characters or less via:
* Twitter's web interface
* SMS (text messages from your cell phone)
* instant messaging (send messages from selected
* third-party applications
** [http://snook.ca/snitter/ Snitter]
** [http://www.twhirl.org/ Twhirl]
** [http://twitterfox.net/ TwitterFox]
wordt dit toegevoegd?
People may follow your posts via:
* Twitter's web interface
* SMS (text messages from your cell phone)
* instant messaging (send messages from selected
* third-party applications
** [http://snook.ca/snitter/ Snitter]
** [http://www.twhirl.org/ Twhirl]
** [http://twitterfox.net/ TwitterFox]
* in a feed reader (your posts generate a unique RSS feed)

= Libraries using Twitter =

I think it would be nice to have libraries tell how they use twitter, and thus share their best practices in stead of only mentioning that they use it. Kijken of deze nederlandse tekst toegevoegd wordt

* Ada Library (Idaho) [http://twitter.com/adalib adalib]
* Alaska State Library [http://twitter.com/akstatelibrary akstatelibrary]
* Allegheny County Libraries (Pennsylvania) [http://twitter.com/aclalibraries aclalibraries]
* Al-Madinah International University Library (Malaysia) [http://twitter.com/dlibmediu dlibmediu]
* Anderson County Library (South Carolina) [http://twitter.com/andersonsclib andersonsclib]
* Ann Arbor District Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/aadl aadl]
* Arapahoe Library District Teens (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/ald_teens ald_teens]
* Arlington Heights Memorial Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/ahml ahml]
* Azusa City Library [http://twitter.com/azcl azcl]
* Barrington Area Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/BALOver18 BALOver18]
* Barrington Area Library's Teen Zone (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/BALTeenZone BALTeenZone]
* Binghamton University Libraries (New York) [http://twitter.com/bulibraries Binghamton U Library]
* Birmingham Public Library (Alabama) [http://twitter.com/bpl bpl]
* Bracebridge Public Library (Ontario) [http://twitter.com/bracebridgepl BracebridgePL]
* Bristol Public Library (Bristol, VA/TN) [http://twitter.com/thebplibrary thebplibrary]
* Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (New York) [http://twitter.com/buffalolibrary buffalolibrary]
* Canton Public Library (Michigan)[http://twitter.com/cantonlibrary CantonLibrary]
* Capital Area District Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/cadl cadl]
* Casa Grande Library (Arizona) [http://twitter.com/cglibrary cglibrary]
* Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch Library (Louisiana) [http://twitter.com/hubbell hubbell]
* Cleveland Public Library (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/Cleveland_PL Cleveland_PL]
* Coates Library, Trinity University (Texas) [http://twitter.com/coateslibrary coateslibrary]
* Danbury (Connecticut) [http://twitter.com/danburylibrary danburylibrary]
* Darien (CT) [http://twitter.com/darienlibrary darienlibrary]
* Defiance Public Library (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/defiancelibrary defiancelibrary]
* Denver Public Library (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/denverlibrary denverlibrary]
* Duke University Reference Dept. (North Carolina) [http://twitter.com/askref askref]
* East Baton Rouge Parish Library (Louisiana) [http://twitter.com/ebreref EBR Library]
* Evanston Public Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/evanstonpl evanstonpl]
* Evanston Public Library Teen Loft (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/evanstonloft evanstonloft]
* Free Library of Philadelphia [http://twitter.com/FreeLibrary FreeLibrary]
* Fylde Libraries, Lancashire (UK) [http://twitter.com/fyldelibraries fyldelibraries]
* Gardendale Martha Moore Public Library (Alabama) [http://twitter.com/gardendalelib gardendalelib]
* Grand Rapids Public Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/grpl grpl]
* Grand Rapids Public Library Teen Dept (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/grplteens grplteens]
* Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University (Texas) [http://twitter.com/hamonarts hamonarts]
* Henry Country Library (Kentucky) [http://twitter.com/hcpl hcpl]
* Hinsdale Public Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/hinsdalelibrary hinsdalelibrary]
* Homewood Public Library (Homewood, AL) [http://twitter.com/WeKnowBooksETC WeKnowBooksETC]
* Kansas City Public Library (Missouri) [http://twitter.com/KCPubLibrary/ KCPubLibrary]
* Kenosha Public Library (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/mykpl mykpl]
* Learn and Serve America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (California) [http://twitter.com/nslc NSLC]
* Lee County Library System (Southwest Florida)
** Download Depot [http://twitter.com/downloaddepot downloaddepot]
** Southwest Florida Reading Festival [http://twitter.com/swflreadfest swflreadfest]
* Lancaster Libraries, Lancashire (UK) [http://twitter.com/lancslibraries lancslibraries]
* Lawrence Technological University Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/LTULib LTULib]
* Lester Public Library (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/lesterpublic lesterpublic]
* Library of Congress (Washington, DC) [http://twitter.com/librarycongress librarycongress]
* Lincoln Trail Libraries System (Champaign, IL) [http://twitter.com/lincolntrail lincolntrail]
* Livermore Public Library (Livermore, CA) [http://twitter.com/LivLibrary LivLibrary]
* Lunar and Planetary Institute Library (Texas) [http://twitter.com/LPI_Library LPI_Library]
* Marathon County Public Library (MCPL) (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/MCPL_Wausau] [http://twitter.com/TeenZone_Wausau]
* McNeese State University Library's Government Documents Department (Louisiana) [http://twitter.com/MSUGovDocs MSUGovDocs]
* Michigan State University Libraries (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/msulibraries MSULibraries]
* Milwaukee Public Library (Wisconsin) [http://twitter.com/MilwaukeePubLib MilwaukeePubLib]
* Missouri River Regional Library (Missouri) [http://twitter.com/mrrl mrrl]
* Monroe County Public Library System (New York) [http://twitter.com/MCLS MCLS]
* Nebraska Library Commission [http://twitter.com/NLC_Reference NLC_Reference]
* Maryland AskUsNow! [http://twitter.com/askusnow askusnow]
* Miami Dade College Kendall Campus Library (Florida) [http://twitter.com/SocratesTheCat]
* New Trier High School Library [http://twitter.com/newtrierlibrary]
* Norlin Library (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/ucblibraries]
* North Suburban Library System [http://twitter.com/nsls nsls]
* North Tonawanda Public Library Children's Department(New York) [http://twitter.com/ntlibrarykids ntlibrarykids]
* Northeastern Illinois University Ronald Williams Library [http://twitter.com/neiulibrary neiulibrary]
* The Ohio State University
** Prior Health Sciences Library [http://twitter.com/PriorHSL PriorHSL]
* Orange County Library System (Florida) [http://twitter.com/oclslibrary oclslibrary]
* Park Library, School of Journalism and Mass Communication @ UNC Chapel Hill [http://twitter.com/jomcparklib JoMCParkLib]
* Park Ridge Public Library (Illinois), [http://twitter.com/prpl prpl]
* Peace Palace Library, [http://twitter.com/peacepalace/ peacepalace]
* Penn State University Libraries, [http://twitter.com/psulibs/ psulibs]
* Penrose Library, University of Denver (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/dupenrose/ dupenrose]\
* Pikes Peak Library District (Colorado) [http://twitter.com/ppld/ ppld]
* Plymouth District Library (Michigan) [http://twitter.com/PlymouthDL/ PlymouthDL]
* Providence Public Library (Rhode Island) [http://twitter.com/provlib/ provlib]
* Roanoke County Public Library (Virginia) [http://twitter.com/RoCoPubLib RoCoPubLib]
* Rochester Public Library (Minnesota) [http://twitter.com/RochPubLibrary RochPubLibrary]
* Roosevelt University Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/rulibrary rulibrary]
* Ryerson University Library and Archives (Canada) [http://twitter.com/ryersonlibrary ryersonlibrary]
* Santa Fe Public Library [http://twitter.com/sfpl sfpl]
* Skokie Public Library, [http://twitter.com/skokielibrary/ skokielibrary]
* Smithsonian Institution Libraries [http://twitter.com/silibraries/ SILibraries]
* South Carolina State Library, [http://twitter.com/scstatelibrary scstatelibrary]
* Tompkins Cortland Community College Library (Dryden, NY), [http://twitter.com/tc3library]
* UIUC Undergraduate Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/askundergrad askundergrad]
* UIUC Music and Performing Arts Library (Illinois) [http://twitter.com/mpaluiuc mpaluiuc]
* UC Berkeley Data Lab [http://twitter.com/ucdatalab ucdatalab]
* UC Berkeley Doe/Moffitt Technology Training (dmtech) [http://twitter.com/dmtech dmtech]
* UMass Amherst Learning Commons [http://twitter.com/umasslc umasslc]
* University at Buffalo Health Sciences Library [http://twitter.com/UBHSL UBHSL]
* University at Buffalo Libraries [http://twitter.com/UBLibraries UBLibraries]
* University of Kansas Libraries at Edwards Campus
** Regents Center Library [http://twitter.com/LibraryKUEC/ LibraryKUEC]
* University of Michigan
** Health Sciences Libraries [http://twitter.com/MLibraryHealthy MLibraryHealthy]
** Shapiro Undergraduate Library [http://twitter.com/ugltweets UGLTweets]
* University of Montevallo [http://twitter.com/umlibrary umlibrary]
* University of Texas at Arlington [http://twitter.com/utalibrary utalibrary]
* University of Texas at San Antonio
** [http://twitter.com/RedfordDiaries Redford Diaires]
**[http://twitter.com/UTSAYesterday UTSA Yesterday]
* University of Texas Health Science Center San Anotnio(UTHSCSA) [http://twitter.com/uthsclib uthsclib]
* Vancouver Public Library (BC Canada) [http://twitter.com/VPL VPL]
* Washington-Centerville Public Library (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/washcentlibrary washcentlibrary]
* Washington State University Libraries (Washington) [http://twitter.com/WSULibraries WSULibraries]
* West Springfield Public Library (Massachusetts) [http://twitter.com/WSPLEvents WSPLEvents]
* Worthington Libraries (Ohio) [http://twitter.com/worthingtonlib worthingtonlib]
* Yale Science Libraries (Connecticut) [http://twitter.com/yalescilib yalescilib]
* YAMANAKAKO Public Library (Japan) [http://twitter.com/lib_yamanakako lib-yamanakako] / 山中湖情報創造館 (日本)

'''See also [http://p8g.tw/?aOI Library Twitter league] with real time tracking of follower counts of over 500 official Library Twitter accounts.'''

= Librarians Who Twitter =
* [http://www.twellow.com/search.php?q=librarian&search_cat=0&sa=Search Twellow directory of librarians on Twitter]
* [http://justtweetit.com/education/librarians/ Just Tweet It directory of Librarians on Twitter]

= More Info on Twitter =
* [http://twitter.pbwiki.com/ Twitter Fan Wiki] An unofficial wiki dedicated to all things Twitter.
* [http://help.twitter.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=26 Twitter Support: FAQ]
* [http://lis5313.ci.fsu.edu/wiki/index.php/Twittering_Libraries Twittering Libraries] article written fall 2008 LIS 5313 course by Lindy Brown, a MLIS student at Florida State University's College of Information
* [http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6573999.html All a Twitter: Want to Try Microblogging?] article By Ellyssa Kroski -- School Library Journal, 7/1/2008

= See Also =
* [[Microblogging]]

[[Category: Technology]]
[[Category: Web 2.0]]

Online Reference

2009-09-24T02:20:10Z

Khromy: /* Libraries Using MeeboMe for Embedded Chat */

= Software for SMS Reference =
*[http://www.google.com/sms/ Google SMS]
*[http://www.altarama.com.au/refxsms.htm Altarama's Reference by SMS]
*[http://mobile.aol.com/aolproducts/aimtxt AIM Hack]: Your users can:
**Send a message to 246246 (AIMAIM)
**Enter the text "send [library's AIM address] [question]" (without quotations or brackets)
***For example:
*** send anytownlibrarychat what are yr hours?
**From that point on, send and receive messages as you normally would. (Your patron doesn't need to use the account prefix, etc. for each message during the session)
**Standard messaging rates will apply
*[http://www.textalibrarian.com Text A Librarian, Powered by Mosio] - SMS/Text Message Reference Services. Accessible by 250 million US mobile phones using a mobile carrier approved 5 digit short code. Collaborative features enable multiple librarians to respond, comment, share questions, etc.
*[http://libraryh3lp.blogspot.com/2009/03/sms-gateway-released.html LibraryH3lp Android SMS Gateway] - Library provides the Google Android phone and creates a gateway using LibraryH3lp. Patrons text a phone number, not a short code. Text messages can be flexibly routed and transferred among librarians.
*[http://libraryh3lp.blogspot.com/2009/08/google-voice-sms-gateway.html LibraryH3lp Google Voice Gateway] - Library obtains a Google Voice account and phone number. Patrons text a phone number, not a short code. Librarian respond via IM as with other LibraryH3lp questions.
*[http://www.upsidewireless.com/ Upside Wireless] is an SMS gateway company used by UCLA Libraries

= Software We Like for IM Reference =
''If you would like to recommend software, please sign your name to the recommendation so that we know it's not from a vendor. An explanation of why you like this software would be great too!''

*[http://www.ceruleanstudios.com/ Trillian] - Multiple network program (''Recommended by [[User:Meredith|Meredith]]'')
*[http://gaim.sourceforge.net/ Gaim] - Open Source, multiple network (''Recommended by [[User:Meredith|Meredith]]'') (renamed [http://www.pidgin.im/ Pidgin] as of April 6, 2007)
*[http://fire.sourceforge.net/ Fire] - Open Source, Mac, multiple network (''Recommended by [[User:Walkingpaper|Aaron]]'')
*[http://www.adiumx.com/ Adium] - Open Source, Mac, multiple networks (''Recommended by [[User:Walkingpaper|Aaron]]'')
*[http://www.meebo.com Meebo] - Multiple network, web-based interface (''Recommended by [[User:JonHaupt|Jon]]'')
** Also: [http://www.meebome.com Meebo me!] is a widget that lets people chat at you directly through your web site.
*[http://www.miranda-im.org/ Miranda] - Has anyone tried the Miranda client? This isn't a recommendation, but a query.
*[http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2007/05/20/webbased_instant_messengers_a_miniguide.htm Web-Based Instant Messengers: A Mini-Guide] - listing of 12 web-based IM options
*[http://libraryh3lp.com Libraryh3lp] - Anonymous widget on the website so users don't need to use Aim, Yahoo, MSN. Can receive Aim, Yahoo, MSN IMS also. Can run on multiple computers, doesn't display when the library is closed, nice stats/saved transcripts. Inexpensive. (''Recommended by [[User:shansen|Susan]]'')

= Software We Like for Other Types of Online Reference =
''If you would like to recommend software, please sign your name to the recommendation so that we know it's not from a vendor. An explanation of why you like this software would be great too!''

*[http://skype.com Skype] - Free VOIP Software (''Recommended by [[User:Meredith|Meredith]]'')
*[http://www.unyte.net Unyte] - Free 'screen-showing' software, works well with Skype (''Recommended by [[User:Dansich|Dansich]]'')
*[http://get.live.com/messenger/overview Windows Live Messenger] - Free Voice, Video, Sharing features (''Recommeded by [[User:Colin|Colin]]'']

= Libraries Using Virtual Reference Services =

Check out the LISWiki's [http://liswiki.com/wiki/List_of_libraries_providing_virtual_reference_services List of libraries providing virtual reference services] for a list of libraries providing Virtual Reference services of all kinds.

== Libraries Offering SMS Reference Services ==
*[http://www.adalib.org/services/adult/askit Ada Community Library - Boise, ID]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.atlantic.edu/library/askLibrarian.htm Atlantic Cape Community College – William Spangler Library – Mays Landing, NJ]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.library.american.edu/ask/im.html American University, Washington, DC] (SMS via AIM 265010 then text "askaulibrary: txt content here")
*[http://www.askalibrarian.mobi/ Ask a Librarian Mobile] Library Information Network for Community Colleges (Florida)
*[http://www.ahml.info/find_information/ Arlington Heights Memorial Library (IL)]--using the AOL 265010 hack.
*[http://biblioteksvar.no/en/ Biblioteksvar]
*[http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/askalibrarian.html Binghamton University Libraries] (SMS via AIM 265010)
*[http://www.bryant.edu/wps/wcm/connect/Bryant/Divisions/Information%20Systems/Library_New/Research%20Help/Ask%20A%20Librarian Bryant University, Douglas and Judith Krupp Library]
*[http://library.caltech.edu/news/index.php/archives/261 California Institute of Technology – Caltech Library Services – Pasadena, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://library.csun.edu/Library_Services/TALFAQ.html California State University, Northridge – Oviatt Library – Northridge, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://library.carr.org/find_books_more/txtlibrarian.asp Carroll County Public Library – New Windsor, MD]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://csuplibrary.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/need-info-have-a-mobile-phone-text-a-librarian/ Colorado State University, Pueblo – University Library – Pueblo, CO]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://ccclib.org/askaquestion/ Contra Costa County Library - Pleasant Hill, CA]: participant in [http://www.myinfoquest.info/ My Info Quest] collaborative text messaging reference pilot project using [http://www.altarama.com.au/refxsms.htm Altarama's] reference by SMS service.
*[http://www.library.cornell.edu/ask Cornell University - Cornell University Library Labs - Ithaca, NY]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://library.curtin.edu.au/contact/sms.html Curtin University of Technology]
**Curtin University Library in Australia has an [http://library.curtin.edu.au/contact/sms.html SMS a Query] reference service. This paper [http://conferences.alia.org.au/online2005/papers/a12.pdf "TXTing Librarians @ Curtin"] was presented at the [http://online.alia.org.au/ Information Online conference]in February 2005.
*[http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x36803.xml Davidson College – E.H. Little Library – Davidson, NC]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://dentonlibrary.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/get-your-questions-answeredon-your-phone Denton Public Library - Denton, TX]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.dominican.edu/academics/resources/library/ Dominican University of California - Archbishop Alemany Library - San Rafael, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.dowling.edu/library/services/aska.html Dowling College Library], using the AIM hack.
*[http://www.ebr.lib.la.us/services/reffaq.htm#text East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Baton Rouge, LA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.evpl.org/askevpl/ Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library – Evansville, IN]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/askpol.htm Florida Atlantic University – University Libraries – Boca Raton, FL]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://libwww2.freelibrary.org/faq/faqsubcat.cfm?FAQCategory=98 Free Library of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info/ask/askhpl.htm Hinsdale Public Library (IL)] (SMS to AIM 265010 then "askhpl: text of question here")
*[http://library.iit.edu/ask/ Illinois Institute of Technology] (SMS to AIM 265010 then text "iitlibrary: question here")
*[http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/contact/askmylib.html Henderson District Public Libraries – Henderson, NV]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www-lib.iupui.edu/research/askalibrarian/textalibrarian Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis - University Library - Indianapolis, IN]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.myinfoquest.info/ InfoQuest Collaborative Pilot Project] (launches 15 July 2009)
*[http://www.jocolibrary.org Johnson County Library], Overland Park, Kansas
*[http://www.lib.ksu.edu/reference/vref/ K-State Libraries (Kansas State University)] (SMS via AIM 265010 then text "halehelp: message")
*[http://www.library.kent.edu/page/10112#157239 Kent State University – University Libraries – Kent, OH]: using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.lunet.edu/lib/ask-a-librarian.htm Langston University – University Libraries – Langston, OK]: using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://libguides.luc.edu/needhelp Loyola University of Chicago – Cudahy Library – Chicago, IL]: using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.communitylibrary.org/ Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library - Shirley, NY] : using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.mhl.org/ask/sms.htm Memorial Hall Library – Andover, MA]: using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[https://segue.middlebury.edu/view/html/site/ls-mills-lisinfo/node/2878309 Middlebury College – College Libraries - Middlebury, VT]: using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.molinelibrary.com/text.html Moline Public Library – Moline, IL]: using Mosio's [http://www.textalibrarian.com Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.nps.edu/Library/Services/Research%20Assistance/ThingsAboutTAL.html Naval Postgraduate School - Dudley Knox Library - Monterey, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.npl.org/Pages/Collections/textus.html Newark Public Library – Newark, NJ]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/libref North Carolina State State University Libraries] (SMS via AIM 265010 then text "ncstatelib: message")
*[http://library.neiu.edu/ask.html Northeastern Illinois University Ronald Williams Library - Chicago, IL] (SMS to 773-442-2758, a Google Voice number)
*[http://www.nlb.gov.sg/CPMS.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=CPMS_page_RL_LKC_Services_enquiry National Library Board Singapore, Lee Kong Chian Reference Library SMS Enquiry Service]
*[http://www.ocls.info/xplor/default.asp?bhcp=1 Orange County Library System (Florida)]
*[http://www.oplib.org/TAL.htm Ouachita Parish Public Library - Monroe, LA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.pasadena.edu/library/text.cfm Pasadena City College – Shatford Library - Pasadena, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://lib.pstcc.edu/askref Pellissippi State Technical Community College – Campus Library – Knoxville, TN]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.plainfield.lib.il.us/reference/contact.htm Plainfield Public Library - Plainfield, IL] : using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/reference/askalibrarian.html#text Princeton Public Library – Princeton, NJ]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/services/textalibrarian.html Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County – Cincinnati, OH] : using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.library.qut.edu.au/ask.jsp Queensland University of Technology Library (MessageNet.com.au)]
*[http://www.sachemlibrary.org/pages/news_detail.aspx?id=216 Sachem Public Library – Sachem, NY] : using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.sjlibrary.org/services/reference/texting.htm San Jose Public Library - San Jose, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.sjlibrary.org/services/reference/texting.htm San Jose State University - University Library - San Jose, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://146.74.224.231/archives/2009/08/have_a_question_1.html Santa Clara County Public Libraries – Santa Clara, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.scu.edu/library/services/reference/rs/ Santa Clara University - University Library - Santa Clara, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://law.scu.edu/library/text-a-librarian.cfm Santa Clara University – Heafey Law Library – Santa Clara, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.spu.edu/depts/library/ask.htm#text Seattle Pacific University – University Library - Seattle, WA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.sckans.edu/library/textLibrarian.htm Southwestern College – Deets Library – Winfield, KS]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.swosu.edu/library/infoservices/reference/ Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Al Harris Library – Weatherford, OK]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/research/helpindex.htm St. Charles Public Library – St. Charles, IL]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.selu.edu/Library/ServicesDept/referenc/textalibrarian.html Southeastern Louisiana University] (Altarama’s Reference by SMS)
*[http://www.swin.edu.au/lib/inquiry/contact.htm#sms Swinburne University of Technology Library]
*[http://lib.tcu.edu/www/eref/AskAQuestion.asp Texas Christian University Library] (SMS vis AIM 265010 then text "tculibrary: message")
*[http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/spotlight/askcook.cfm Towson University – Cook Library – Towson, Maryland]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.uclouvain.be/bib Université Catholique de Louvain Library of Sciences and technologies, Belgium], pilot from Oct 2008-March 2009
*[http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/Help/askcal.html University of California - Doe/Moffit Libraries - Berkeley, CA]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENGI/txt_engi.shtml University of California - Kresge Engineering Library – Berkeley, CA] : using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www2.lib.udel.edu/ref/askalib/ University of Delaware] (SMS via AIM 265010 then text "AskRefIM: message")
*[http://library.umkc.edu/textalibrarian University of Missouri, Kansas City – University Libraries – Kansas City, MO]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.library.unlv.edu/ask/textmessage.html University of Nevada - University Library - Las Vegas, NV]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.lib.virginia.edu/askalibrarian/ University of Virginia] (in reference email via Upside Wireless' Virtual SMS)
*[http://zsr.wfu.edu/services/information/text.html Wake Forest University] (SMS via AIM 265010 then text "askzaklive: message")
*[http://www.wclibrary.info/ask/text.asp Washington-Centerville Public Library (Ohio)] (SMS via AIM 265010 then text "askwclibrary message")
*[http://chengextra.blogspot.com/2009/08/askcheng-text-messaging-service-now.html William Paterson University – Cheng Library – Wayne, NJ]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/reference/asklive/index.html Yale University Libraries - New Haven, CT]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/science/textmsg.html Yale Science Libraries (Yale University)] Using an iPhone
*[http://elibrary.med.yale.edu/blog/?p=744 Yale University - Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library - New Haven, CT]: using [http://www.textalibrarian.com Mosio's Text a Librarian] service.
*[http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/library/help/askAlibrarian.html Maui Community College Library (MCC Library)] (SMS via AIM to 265010 then text "mauicclib: txt message here")
*[http://www.iusb.edu/~libg/services/gethelp.shtml Indiana University South Bend (Franklin D. Schurz Library)] (SMS via AIM to 246246 then text "send iusblibrarian your message")
*[http://www.brockport.edu/library/help/textalibrarian.html Drake Library (College at Brockport)] (Using a Blackberry)
*[http://www.hud.ac.uk/cls/thebasics/huddersfield/help.html Text University of Huddersfield]

== Libraries Offering Skype Reference Services ==
*[http://www.library.ohiou.edu/ask/skype.html Ohio University Libraries, Athens, OH]
*[http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/askalib/skype.asp University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC]
*[http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/asklib/index.html University of Waterloo, Ontario] (pilot, with [http://www.unyte.net Unyte])

== [[Libraries Using IM Reference]] ==
[[Libraries Using IM Reference|This section now has its own page.]]

== Libraries Using MeeboMe for Embedded Chat ==
*[http://www.albion.edu/library/ask_a_librarian.asp Albion College, Albion, MI]
*[http://www.chamberscountylibrary.org/live.htm H. Grady Bradshaw Chambers County Public Library]
*[http://www.beaufortcountylibrary.org Beaufort County Public Library, Beaufort South Carolina]
*[http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/askalibrarian.html Binghamton University Libraries]
*[http://library.csusm.edu/ California State University San Marcos]
*[http://library.camdencc.edu/ Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ]
*[http://www.cheltenhamlibraries.org/library_services/ask_a_librarian.php/ Cheltenham Township Library System, PA]
*[http://cheshirelibrary.org/teens Cheshire Public Library, Cheshire, CT]
*[http://libraries.claremont.edu/help/askus/ Claremont Colleges, CA] for personal pages only -- general IM ref now done with libraryh3lp (as of 1/21/09)
*[http://swem.wm.edu/resources/subject-guides/classical-studies.cfm The College of William and Mary's Earl Gregg Swem Library]
*[http://founders.concordia.edu/web2/Ask%20A%20Librarian.html Concordia University Texas]
*[http://www.cmpl.org/contactus Clinton-Macomb Public Library]
*[http://www.coastalbend.edu/library Coastal Bend College Library]
*[http://www.crystallakelibrary.org/ask_me.htm Crystal Lake Public Library]
*[http://www.departments.dsu.edu/library/asklib.html Dakota State University, Madison, SD]
*[http://danburylibrary.org/ask/ Danbury Public Library]
*[http://www.darienlibrary.org/contact.php Darien Public Library]
*[http://www.dowling.edu/library/services/aska.html Dowling College Library]
*[http://www.mclibrary.duke.edu Duke University Medical Center Library]
*[http://www.library.eku.edu/askalibrarian/meebo.html Eastern Kentucky University]
*[http://library.edgewood.edu/ask-librarian.htm Edgewood College, Madison, WI]
*[http://www.epcc.edu/vvlib/askvv1.htm El Paso Community College, Valle Verde Library]
*[http://www.epl.ca/EPLAskAQuestion.cfm Edmonton Public Library]
*[http://www.epl.org/library/reference-help.html Evanston Public Library]
*[http://www.exeterpubliclibrary.org/ Exeter Public Library]
*[http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/askpol.htm Florida Atlantic University]
*[http://www.lib.fsu.edu/help/ask Florida State University]
*[http://library.gmu.edu/mudge/IM/IMRef.html George Mason University]
*[http://www.gvsu.edu/library/index.cfm?id=F12ED967-0001-DDB0-894D6E623846E42A Grand Valley State University]
*[http://hartness.vsc.edu Hartness Library System Serving Community College of Vermont and Vermont Tech]
*[http://www.hinsdalelibrary.info/ask/askhpl.htm Hinsdale (IL) Public Library]
*[http://www.homewood.lib.al.us/onlineLibrary/rss.html Homewood Public Library, Homewood, AL]
*[http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/library/hcc/help.asp Hostos Community College Library]
*[http://library.hccs.edu/learn_how/askalib.php Houston Community Colleges]
*[http://www.idahohistory.net/research.html Idaho State Historical Society]
*[http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/research/askalibrarian Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis]
*[http://gryphonsanddragons.blogspot.com Johnson County Library Teen Book Group]
*[http://lacrosselibrary.org/ La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse, WI]
*[http://rc.lsuc.on.ca/library/services_reference.htm Law Society of Upper Canada Great Library]
*[http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/LPL/web.html Lebanon Public Library, Lebanon, IN]
*[http://www.uab.edu/lister/qpask/widget.html Lister Hill Library, University of Alabama at Birmingham]
*[http://www.livermore.lib.ca.us Livermore Public Library, Livermore, CA]
*[http://www.lmu.edu/Page32416.aspx Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA]
*[http://library.mcmaster.ca/justask/ McMaster University]
*[http://www.mcmillanlibrary.org/library/askmcm.html McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids]
*[http://www.maclibrary.org/index.php?pr=Contact_Us McMinnville Public Library, McMinnville, OR]
*[http://www.mcpl.us Marathon County Public Library (MCPL), Marathon County, WI]
*[http://library.mcneese.edu McNeese State University Library, Lake Charles, LA]
*[http://www.mhc.ab.ca/library/im/default.html Medicine Hat College Library, Medicine Hat, AB]
*[http://www.library.mun.ca/hsl/chat.php Health Sciences Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland]
*[http://www.library.mun.ca/swgc/chat.php Ferris Hodgett Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland]
*[http://swilley.mercer.edu/askmercer.asp Mercer University - Atlanta]
*[http://www.meredith.edu/library/askalibrarian.htm Meredith College, Raleigh, NC]
*[http://www.mmrls.org/met_staff.htm Metrowest MA Regional Library System, Waltham Massachusetts]
*[http://library.millsaps.edu Millsaps College Library]
*[http://www.mc3.edu/sa/lib/im.htm Montgomery County Community College Libraries, Blue Bell, PA]
*[http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ref/contactus.html Nebraska Library Commission]
*[http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/libref North Carolina State University Libraries, Raleigh, NC]
*[http://library.nsuok.edu/reference/chatreference.html Northeastern State University, Oklahoma]
*[http://www.norwich.edu/academics/library/index.html Norwich University, Northfield, VT]
*[http://www.library.ohiou.edu/ask/index.html Ohio University Libraries, Athens, OH]
*[http://www2.ohlone.edu/org/library/ask.html Ohlone Community College Library]
*[http://osulibrary.orst.edu/cascades/chat.htm Oregon State University--Cascades Campus]
*[http://www.osceolalibrary.org/ Osceola Library System]
*[http://www.parkridgelibrary.org/askil.html Park Ridge Public Library--Reference Department]
*[http://www.parkridgelibrary.org/ya/yaindexorange.html Park Ridge Public Library--Young Adult Department]
*[http://www.pointloma.edu/RyanLibrary.htm Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego, CA]
*[http://www.myspace.com/libraryloft Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County The Loft @ ImaginOn]
*[http://www.lib.purdue.edu/mel Purdue University Libraries - Management and Economics Library]
*[http://library.samford.edu/service/askalib.html Samford University Library]
*[http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov South Carolina State Library]
*[http://www.scls.info/about/staff.html South Central (WI) Library System]
*[http://library.southtexascollege.edu/info/askafaq.html South Texas College Libraries]
*[http://www.infodepot.org/zUsing/AskLibIM.asp Spartanburg County Public Libraries]
*[http://www.stanford.edu/group/ic/cgi-bin/drupal/contact Stanford University Library Information Center]
*[http://www.stanford.edu/group/cubberley/services/reference Stanford University Cubberley Education Library]
*[http://www.slq.qld.gov.au/services/ask State Library of Queensland]
*[http://www.stolaf.edu/library St. Olaf College Libraries]
*[http://www.albion.edu/library/ask_a_librarian.asp Stockwell-Mudd Library, Albion College, Albion, MI]
*[http://lib.tcu.edu/www/eref/AskAQuestion.asp Texas Christian University Library]
*[http://www.nursing.edu.au/libcontacts/ The College of Nursing, Katie Zepps Nursing Library]
*[http://www.fordlibrary.org/chat Thomas Ford Memorial Library]
*[http://jeffline.jefferson.edu/SML/reference/ask.html Thomas Jefferson University, Scott Memorial Library]
*[http://library.tulane.edu/help/index.php Tulane University, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library]
*[http://library.albany.edu/contactus.html University at Albany]
*[http://library.buffalo.edu/askalibrarian University at Buffalo]
*[http://library.ucalgary.ca/services/ University of Calgary]
*[http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/doemoff/govinfo/gov_online.html University of California Berkeley Library]
*[http://biomed.ucsd.edu/ask/ University of California San Diego Biomedical Library]
*[http://ucblibraries.colorado.edu/askus.cfm University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries]
*[http://denison.uchsc.edu/askalibrarian/index.html University of Colorado Denver and Health Sciences Center - Denison Memorial Library]
*[http://library.ucy.ac.cy/ENGLISH/reference_deskE/ask_librarian_en.htm University of Cyprus Library]
*[http://www.library.uiuc.edu/askus University of Illinois at Urbana]
*[http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/chat.html Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa]
*[http://www.ucd.ie/library/ University College Dublin - James Joyce Library]
*[http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/askus/ University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)]
*[http://www.umuc.edu/library/help/instantmessage.shtml University of Maryland University College (UMUC)]
*[http://www.library.umass.edu/ask/im/ University of Massachusetts, Amherst - W.E.B. Du Bois Library]
*[http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/general_library/files/ref/askalib.html University of Mississippi Libraries]
*[http://library.up.edu/default.aspx?cid=6756&pid=58 University of Portland]
*[http://www.stthomas.edu/libraries/ask/imreference.html University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)]
*[http://library.usm.maine.edu/research/askus/index.html University of Southern Maine Libraries]
*[http://www.lib.virginia.edu/questions.html University of Virginia Libraries]
*[http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/asklib/index.html University of Waterloo, Ontario]
*[http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/asklib/ University of Waterloo, Ontario]
*[http://www-lib.uwyo.edu/services/ask.cfm University of Wyoming, William Robertson Coe Library]
*[http://www.villapark.lib.il.us/research/reference.php Villa Park Public Library, Villa Park, IL]
*[http://library.usu.edu/ref/im.php Utah State University]
*[http://chat.waubonsee.edu/~aburke/ Waubonsee Community College (Todd Library) - Adam Burke, Librarian]
*[http://www.lib.purdue.edu/mel Purdue University - Management and Economics Library]
*[http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/24-7/IM.html Washington State University]
*[http://library.wcsu.edu/web/assistance/reference/ask/ Western Connecticut State University]
*[http://www.wou.edu/provost/library Western Oregon University]
*[http://www.westernu.edu/xp/edu/library/library-chat-reference.xml Western University of Health Sciences]
[http://camila.pbwiki.com/IM+Reference (Info on our setup)]
*[http://library.willamette.edu/help/ Willamette University]
*[http://www.lib.umich.edu/askus/ University of Michigan]
*[http://www.lib.fsu.edu/help/ask Florida State University]
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/science/services/im.html Yale University Science Libraries]
*[http://www.maui.hawaii.edu/library/help/askAlibrarian.html Maui Community College Library]
*[http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/Help/refchat.html Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Instant Answers]
*[http://www.framinghamlibrary.org/referenc.htm Framingham Public Library, Framingham, MA]
*[http://www.ku.edu.tr/ku/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2146&Itemid=3007 Koç University Library, İstanbul - Turkey]

== Libraries Using Chatango for Embedded Chat ==
*[http://www.library.southernct.edu/de_home.html Southern Connecticut State University - Buley Library]
*[http://osulibrary.oregonstate.edu/ Oregon State University Libraries]

== Libraries Using Plugoo for Embedded Chat ==
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library]
*[http://library.law.wisc.edu/ University of Wisconsin Law Library]
*[http://library.temple.edu/articles/subject_guides/education.jsp Temple University Libraries (Education Guide)]
*[http://www.ccpl.org/content.asp?id=61973&action=detail&catID=5407&parentID=5373 Charleston County Public Library]
*[http://www.mwcc.edu/library/ask_librarian.html#Ask-A-LibrarianLIVE Mt. Wachusett Community College Library]

== Libraries Using libraryh3lp for Embedded Chat ==
*University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill [http://www.lib.unc.edu/ask.html main ask-a-librarian page], [http://search.lib.unc.edu/ catalog], [http://www.lib.unc.edu/coursepages many coursepages].
*[http://www.library.american.edu/ask/index.html American University, Washington, DC]
*[http://www.baylor.edu/lib/ask Baylor University, Ask a Librarian page]
*[http://www.baylor.edu/lib/finearts/ Baylor University Crouch Fine Arts Library]
*[http://www.lib.byu.edu/ Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library] Ask A Librarian
*[http://ccclib.org Contra Costa County Library, CA] Have embedded in our catalog "not found" page and staff intranet. Will be adding to our LibAnswers (faq) site and more places.
*[http://www.lib.ksu.edu/reference/vref/index.html K-State Libraries, Kansas State University]
*University of Western Ontario [http://www.lib.uwo.ca/taylor/researchhelp.shtml Taylor Library], [http://www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/generalbusiness/instantmessage.html Business Library],and various [http://www.lib.uwo.ca/programs/planetaryscience/ Browse by Program pages]
*[http://www.library.fullerton.edu/asp/askalibrarian.aspx California State University Fullerton, Pollak Library]
*[http://library.auraria.edu Auraria Library, University of Colorado Denver/Metropolitan State College of Denver/Community College of Denver]
*[http://library.iit.edu/ask/ Illinois Institute of Technology]
*[http://www.rochesterpubliclibrary.org/reference/index.html Rochester Public Library, MN]
*[http://www.worthingtonlibraries.org/ Worthington Public Libraries]
*[http://libraries.claremont.edu/help/askus/ Claremont Colleges]
*[http://www.valdosta.edu/library/ask.php Valdosta State University]
*[http://www.tillabook.info Tillamook County Library]
*[http://www.kslib.info State Library of Kansas]
*[http://guides.main.library.emory.edu/content.php?pid=21685&sid=154354 Emory University]
*[http://www.skokielibrary.info Skokie Public Library]
*[http://library.depaul.edu DePaul University]
*[http://library.neiu.edu/ask.html Northeastern Illinois University]
*[http://www.csuchico.edu/library/ask.html California State University-Chico]

== Libraries Using Mosio's Text a Librarian for SMS Reference ==
*[http://www.adalib.org/services/adult/askit Ada Community Library – Boise, ID]
*[http://www.atlantic.edu/library/askLibrarian.htm Atlantic Cape Community College – William Spangler Library – Mays Landing, NJ]
*[http://library.caltech.edu/news/index.php/archives/261 California Institute of Technology – Caltech Library Services – Pasadena, CA]
*[http://library.csun.edu/Library_Services/TALFAQ.html California State University, Northridge – Oviatt Library – Northridge, CA]
*[http://library.carr.org/find_books_more/txtlibrarian.asp Carroll County Public Library – New Windsor, MD]
*[http://csuplibrary.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/need-info-have-a-mobile-phone-text-a-librarian/ Colorado State University, Pueblo – University Library – Pueblo, CO]
*[http://www.library.cornell.edu/ask Cornell University - Cornell University Library Labs - Ithaca, NY]
*[http://www3.davidson.edu/cms/x36803.xml Davidson College – E.H. Little Library – Davidson, NC]
*[http://dentonlibrary.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/get-your-questions-answeredon-your-phone Denton Public Library - Denton, TX]
*[http://www.dominican.edu/academics/resources/library/ Dominican University of California - Archbishop Alemany Library - San Rafael, CA]
*[http://www.ebr.lib.la.us/services/reffaq.htm#text East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Baton Rouge, LA]
*[http://www.evpl.org/askevpl/ Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library – Evansville, IN]
*[http://www.library.fau.edu/depts/ref/askpol.htm Florida Atlantic University – University Libraries – Boca Raton, FL]
*[http://libwww.freelibrary.org/faq/faqsubcat.cfm?FAQCategory=102 Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA]
*[http://www.mypubliclibrary.com/contact/askmylib.html Henderson District Public Libraries – Henderson, NV]
*[http://www-lib.iupui.edu/research/askalibrarian/textalibrarian Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis - University Library - Indianapolis, IN]
*[http://www.library.kent.edu/page/10112#157239 Kent State University – University Libraries – Kent, OH]
*[http://www.lunet.edu/lib/ask-a-librarian.htm Langston University – University Libraries – Langston, OK]
*[http://libguides.luc.edu/needhelp Loyola University of Chicago – Cudahy Library – Chicago, IL]
*[http://www.communitylibrary.org/ Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library - Shirley, NY]
*[http://www.mhl.org/ask/sms.htm Memorial Hall Library – Andover, MA]
*[https://segue.middlebury.edu/view/html/site/ls-mills-lisinfo/node/2878309 Middlebury College - College Libraries – Middlebury, VT]
*[http://www.molinelibrary.com/text.html Moline Public Library – Moline, IL]
*[http://www.nps.edu/Library/Services/Research%20Assistance/ThingsAboutTAL.html Naval Postgraduate School - Dudley Knox Library - Monterey, CA]
*[http://www.npl.org/Pages/Collections/textus.html Newark Public Library – Newark, NJ]
*[http://www.ouachita.lib.la.us/TAL.htm Ouachita Parish Public Library – Monroe, LA]
*[http://www.pasadena.edu/library/text.cfm Pasadena City College - Shatford Library – Pasadena, CA]
*[http://lib.pstcc.edu/askref Pellissippi State Technical Community College – Campus Library – Knoxville, TN]
*[http://www.plainfield.lib.il.us/reference/contact.htm Plainfield Public Library - Plainfield, IL]
*[http://www.princeton.lib.nj.us/reference/askalibrarian.html#text Princeton Public Library – Princeton, NJ]
*[http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/services/textalibrarian.html Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County – Cincinnati, OH]
*[http://www.sachemlibrary.org/pages/news_detail.aspx?id=216 Sachem Public Library – Sachem, NY]
*[http://www.sjlibrary.org/services/reference/texting.htm San Jose Public Library - San Jose, CA]
*[http://www.sjlibrary.org/services/reference/texting.htm San Jose State University - University Library - San Jose, CA]
*[http://146.74.224.231/archives/2009/08/have_a_question_1.html Santa Clara County Public Libraries – Santa Clara, CA]
*[http://www.scu.edu/library/services/reference/rs/ Santa Clara University - University Library - Santa Clara, CA]
*[http://law.scu.edu/library/text-a-librarian.cfm Santa Clara University - Heafey Law Library – Santa Clara, CA]
*[http://www.spu.edu/depts/library/ask.htm#text Seattle Pacific University - University Library – Seattle, WA]
*[http://www.sckans.edu/library/textLibrarian.htm Southwestern College – Deets Library – Winfield, KS]
*[http://www.swosu.edu/library/infoservices/reference/ Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Al Harris Library – Weatherford, OK]
*[http://www.stcharleslibrary.org/research/helpindex.htm St. Charles Public Library – St. Charles, IL]
*[http://cooklibrary.towson.edu/spotlight/askcook.cfm Towson University – Cook Library – Towson, Maryland]
*[http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/Help/askcal.html University of California - Doe/Moffitt Libraries – Berkeley, CA]
*[http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/ENGI/txt_engi.shtml University of California Berkeley - Kresge Engineering Library - Berkeley, CA]
*[http://library.umkc.edu/textalibrarian University of Missouri, Kansas City – University Libraries – Kansas City, MO]
*[http://www.library.unlv.edu/ask/textmessage.html University of Nevada - University Library - Las Vegas, NV]
*[http://chengextra.blogspot.com/2009/08/askcheng-text-messaging-service-now.html William Paterson University – Cheng Library – Wayne, NJ]
*[http://www.library.yale.edu/reference/asklive/index.html Yale University - University Libraries - New Haven, CT]
*[http://elibrary.med.yale.edu/blog/?p=744 Yale University - Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library - New Haven, CT]

= Blogs/Websites to Watch =
*[http://walkingpaper.org/ Walking Paper] by Aaron Schmidt
*[http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/ Librarian in Black] by Sarah Houghton-Jan
*[http://www.teachinglibrarian.org/weblog/blogger.html Digital Reference] by Stephen Francoeur
*[http://info.winnefox.org/blogs/ask/ AskAway @ Winnefox ] by Joy Schwarz
*[http://dissertationresearch.blogspot.com/ Dissertation Research Blog] by Lissa Lord
*[http://www.shushers.ca/libraridan LibrariDan] by Dan Sich
*[http://libraryh3lp.blogspot.com/ Library H3lp]

= Specific Blog Posts/Articles to Check Out =
*[http://walkingpaper.org/358 IM Talking Points] at Walking Paper by Aaron Schmidt.
*[http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/2007/04/instant_messagi.html Instant messaging and security: how to talk to IT] at Librarian in Black by Sarah Houghton-Jan
*[http://www.ibiblio.org/fred/pubs/stutzman_pub7.pdf Collaborative reference work in the blogosphere] by Jerrey Pomerantz and Frederic Stutzman
*[http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/162/report_display.asp Teens and Technology] from the Pew Internet & American Life Project (July 2005)
*[http://media.aoltimewarner.com/media/newmedia/cb_press_view.cfm?release_num=55254160 AOL Second Annual Instant Messaging Trends Survey]
*[http://libraryjournal.com/article/CA512192.html?display=searchResults&stt=001&text=im+me IM Me] by Aaron Schmidt and Michael Stephens. Featured in ''Library Journal'' in April, 2005
*[http://babyboomerlibrarian.blogspot.com/2005/05/chat-reference-at-morrisville-state.html Chat Reference at Morrisville State College Library] by Bill Drew. Featured in Ronan, Jana, ed. ''Chat reference : a guide to live virtual reference services''
*[http://www.charlestonco.com/comp.cfm?id=47&CFID=9689640&CFTOKEN=6638826 Virtual Reference Software Comparative Review] by Jody Condit Fagan. ''The Charleston Advisor'', April 2005, pp. 16-35. (Behind a subscription wall.)
*[http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/133/report_display.asp How Americans Use Instant Messaging] from the Pew Internet & American Life Project (September 2004)
* Web-Based Chat VS. Instant Messaging by Sarah Houghton-Jan and Aaron Schmidt. Featured in ''ONLINE'', Jul/Aug 2005.
*[http://www.oregonlibraries.net/staff/?p=178 web-based chat vs. instant messaging] by Caleb Tucker-Raymond at the L-net staff information blog.
*[http://southernlibrarianship.icaap.org/content/v06n01/chase_d01.htm Papa's Got A Brand New (Virtual )Bag] by Darren Chase
*[http://lbr.library-blogs.net/war_what_is_it_good_for.htm War... What is it good for?] by Luke Rosenberger from lbr weblog. Post looks at the "war" between web-based virtual reference services and IM.
*[http://www.teachinglibrarian.org/weblog/2005/06/web-based-chat-and-im-not-eitheror-but.html Web-based chat and IM: Not "either/or" but "both/and"] by Stephen Francoeur from Digital Reference.
*[http://www.homerlibrary.org/HomerILA.ppt IM Reference: What We've Learned] (Homer Township @ Illinois Library Association; October 14, 2005)
*[http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslpubsandjournals/kqweb/kqarchives/v33/333Houghton.htm Virtual Reference @ Your Library] by Sarah Houghton-Jan. Featured in ''KnowledgeQuest'', Jan/Feb 2005.
*[http://edificeref.info/?p=71 Trillian training materials] - by Beatrice Pulliam, a great training for using Trillian in providing virtual reference services.
*[http://www.american.edu/tesol/Baron-SeeYouOnlineCorrected64.pdf See You Online: Gender Issues in College Student Use of Instant Messaging] by Naomi S. Baron, Department of Language and Foreign Studies, American University. In addition to interesting findings, this paper includes useful terminology for discussing IM.
* [http://www.ala.org/ala/pla/plapubs/publiclibraries/julyaugust2005.pdf Instant Messaging: Quick and Dirty Reference for Teens and Others] by Sarah Houghton-Jan. Featured in ''Public Libraries'', Jul/Aug 2005.
* [http://blog.uwinnipeg.ca/schwagbag/archives/2005/06/iming_goes_live.html IM goes live at UNLV Libraries] by Sherri Vokey at ::schwagbag::
* [http://www.ericdigests.org/1999-4/digital.htm Building and Maintaining Digital Reference Services] ERIC Digest by Joann M. Wasik (1999).
* [http://librariansatthegate.blogspot.com/2006/01/implementing-instant-message-im.html Implementing an instant message (IM) reference service] by Alec at Librarians at the Gate
* [http://www.lib.unc.edu/reference/eref/gaim/ Gaim Setup for Library IM Services] by Pam Sessoms and Charles Cobine, UNC-Chapel Hill's Davis Library.
*[http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/09/using-fee-based-databases-in-virtual.html Using Fee-Based Databases in a Virtual Reference Setting] September 2006
*[http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/10/collaboration-as-norm-in-reference.html Collaboration as the Norm in Reference Work by Jeffrey Pomeranz] A review of the article in RUSQ Fall 2006
*Maximiek, Sarah and Brown, Elizabeth and Rushton, Erin (2006) [http://www.haworthpress.com/store/Toc_views.asp?sid=2PLHFLQ79HPX8GESAVH8RJ45C91R1RA9&TOCName=J106v13n04%5FTOC&desc=Volume%3A%2013%20Issue%3A%204l Connecting to Students: Launching Instant Messaging Reference at Binghamton University.] College & Undergraduate Libraries. Volume: 13 Issue: 4, 2006

= Resources for IM Reference Training =
*[http://bearspace.baylor.edu/Ellen_M_Hampton/www/IMtraining/index.htm Learning How to Use Instant Messaging Software]- developed in the fall of 2007 to train reference staff unfamiliar with the basics of IM, licensed under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA License.

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