Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Deals & Freebies

Posted by Nicole on August 29th, 2010 under Books, Shopping
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Yesterday I was stumbling around the web and came across a site I hadn’t heard of before called 101 Free Tech Books. They have a raffle once a month and give away print tech books (not e-books) to the winners. If you’ve bought a book on programming or computers lately you know that these books [...]

Patron’s Book Browsing Habits

Posted by Nicole on January 22nd, 2010 under Books, Library, Research
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I got this email from a cousin of mine and I really wanted to share it with you all and see what you’ve experienced. Just got back from the library choosing a couple of “relaxing” books. As I browsed, I had these thoughts and then decided I’d send them to the family librarian . Has [...]

Library Mashups Book

Posted by Nicole on September 2nd, 2009 under About Me, Books, Mashups
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If you missed my many other announcements, I just wanted to let you know that Library Mashups: Exploring New Ways to Deliver Library Data has arrived on my doorstep and is probably heading out to those of you who pre-ordered a copy soon!! If you write a review, let me know so I can read [...]

Open development and the art of community

Posted by Nicole on August 13th, 2009 under Books
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The first chapter of The Art of Community by Jono Bacon has been released for early review. It’s a pretty interesting chapter and I may just have to add the full book to my wishlist.

I soooo need one of these

Posted by Nicole on July 20th, 2009 under Books, Gadgets
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Normally I don’t advertise products I’m emailed about – but I have to write about this nifty gadget because I could have sooooo used it last night when I was doing my research. The BookMarker is a pen, postit holder, bookmark and book strap!! Never lose your place again, and never lose your bookmark! BookMarker™ [...]

Librarians as Writers

Posted by Nicole on June 10th, 2009 under About Me, Books, Writing
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I contributed to an upcoming book on writing for librarians entitled Writing and Publishing: The Librarian’s Handbook and that book was just featured in American Libraries – complete with a blurb from me (with one great big typo – how did I miss that???) Check it out: Librarians as Writers (contributor) American Libraries, vol. 40, [...]

Espresso Book Machine

Posted by Nicole on May 2nd, 2009 under Books, Technology
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A lot of librarians have been posting a link to this article on the Espresso Book Machine launch in London. It’s not elegant and it’s not sexy – it looks like a large photocopier – but the Espresso Book Machine is being billed as the biggest change for the literary world since Gutenberg invented the [...]

BookSwim – Netflix for Books…

Posted by Nicole on April 23rd, 2009 under Books, Library
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I just learned about a new service – BookSwim – that is pretty much Netflix for books (although a bit more expensive to use). BookSwim is the first online book rental library service lending you paperbacks, hardcovers and now college textbooks Netflix®-style directly to your house, without the need to purchase! I guess I can [...]

Library Mashups Book on Facebook

Posted by Nicole on March 17th, 2009 under About Me, Books, Mashups
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Today I published my Library Mashups book fan page on Facebook. Check it out and become a fan I will keep everyone posted on when the book will be published via that page and the official book website.

Kindle 2 Added to Wishlist

Posted by Nicole on February 9th, 2009 under Books, Gadgets
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I have been waiting for this for way too long The Kindle 2 is released and ready to be added to my wishlist. Now I just have to find a way to purchase one. Check out Amazon.com to see the announcement and pictures and such.