A Hunka Hunka Librar* Blogs
June 18th, 2006Ready? Here we go folks. I have a list of about 60 blogs, but I want all of them to get as much action as possible, so I’ll only list 10 at a time. If you’ve submitted your blog and are not listed here, fear not. They will get posted.
FYI, I’m trying to update the librarian reading list (see http://hosting.opml.org/stevencohen/librarians.opml) as I post new blogs. Feel free to play with the OPML file to create neat tools, app, etc.
I’ve also been asked to remove some blogs from my lists, which, of course, I have done. Those who asked me to remove their blogs have all stated that they are meant to be viewed by their staff only and don’t want their blogs to be public. Folks, if you don’t want your library blogs to be public, don’t host them on a public blogging site like Blogger or Wordpress. Just sayin’.
Of course, please continue to send in your librar* blogs. If you want a sneak peak at what will be posted, take a look at my delicious tag for library_blogs.
+ Environmental News Bits - “Environmental news from Illinois Waste Management and Research Center Library.”
+ News from Nancy, State Librarian of Michigan - “I have been working in Michigan libraries for 13 years and was appointed State Librarian in 2006. I love having the opportunity to work directly with Michigan’s libraries and with my staff at the Library of Michigan. Join me as I visit libraries throughout the state” - Suweeet! Another blogging state librarian. (via Lethal Librarian)
+ Journal of Web Librarianship - “As the editor of a new journal, the Journal of Web Librarianship, I’ve started looking at academic authorship and peer-reviewed journals from a different perspective. This blog is about that perspective.” - (via Science Library Pad)
+ La-La-Librarian - “on being creative in libraries, art, reading, technology and the kitchen sink…”
+ Library Matters - “Welcome. My name is Jennifer Graham, and I am currently pursuing my MLS through the University at Buffalo School of Informatics. I have created this blog for several purposes: 1. To submit assignments for my Management class, LIS 581. 2. To learn how to use WordPress for blogging. 3. To openly share my work.”
+ Public Library of Science - “We’ve launched this blog to give an insider’s view of the latest developments at PLoS” - They have two blogs: Publishing and Technology (nothing has been posted to this one yet). (via Peter Suber)
+ Hey Jude - “As an educator and information professional I am fascinated by emerging technologies, the development of Web 2.0, and what this all means for schools and school libraries. Currently I am the Library Consultant for the Catholic Education Office, serving 55 primary and 22 secondary schools in the Western region of Sydney.”
+ Eventual Librarian - “A current first semester University of Pittsburgh FastTrack MLIS student documents her experiences.”
+ Brentwood Staff Blog - “Welcome to our new staff blog! We hope that this will become a forum for discussion and information important staff needs.”