Archive for the 'Internet' Category
Lawmakers Introduce New Net Neutrality Bil
May 8th, 2008New York Times: - “Two Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced a bill that would subject broadband providers to antitrust violations if they block or slow Internet traffic.”
Internet vs. old-school libraries
March 8th, 2008Avenue Square - “Libraries have been very helpful before the internet age. But, since cyberspace started, people tend to do research using the internet. The reason? According to a most recent survey, the internet is more reliable and convenient; just one click at the comfort of your own home and you can find all the [...]
Internet forum headed for Boston
February 23rd, 2008AP - “Internet users should be free to surf where they want and download what they please. But shouldn’t the owners of the networks that make the Internet possible also have rights?”
IMLS Announces Public Access Study
January 11th, 2008IMLS Press Release - “The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced that it has entered into a cooperative agreement with the University of Washington to conduct a national study on the social, economic, personal, and professional value of free access to computers at public libraries.”
Griffey is Online Only
January 8th, 2008I see Jason Griffey, like most of my librar* friends, twice a year. I love spending time with Griff over a beer, chatting about our families, techie stuff, and other random stuff. But mostly, we laugh. He’s a great guy and deserves all the happiness with his new addition.
Now he says…
“[A]fter [...]
findingDulcinea - Librarian of the Internet
November 27th, 2007They’re kidding us, right? The last time I checked, this was not 1995.
As far as I’m concerned, there is only one Librarian of the Internet and one Internet Librarian. Heh.
Trust Me
November 25th, 2007Economic & Social Research Council - “With public concern over online fraud, new research, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, has revealed that internet users will reveal more personal information online if they believe they can trust the organisation that requests the information.”
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If It’s on the Interweb, It’s Real
November 25th, 2007Super Librarian - “This Is Why Librarians Aren’t Obsolete”
This is Just Sad
October 25th, 2007Reuters - “Rather than looking for their perfect match, one in four Americans say the Internet can serve as a substitute for a significant other, according to a poll released on Wednesday.”
Internet Lines…Long Ones
September 12th, 2007For many library systems, the buildings simply do not have enough room, and their electrical wiring couldn’t deliver the required power. Others are already struggling to stay open, buy books and encourage youths to read.
Libraries vs. the Internet
August 26th, 2007Stephen Lewis - “Mann’s paper — prepared for AFSCME 2910, the Library of Congress Professional Guild — is a compelling 40-page examination of the roles of libraries, librarians, and cataloging, and of the place and present limits of the Internet. Beginning with the device of a student’s attempt to research the Peloponnesian War, Mann reflects [...]