October 2008 Blog Posts (7)

Open Source kicking off in UK?

Early days but this may be of interest to some..

http://www.ptfs-europe.com/

Some ramblings...

Some interesting developments on the LMS front, with PTFS offering a 'free' Open Source LMS with their integrated Digital Library content management solution. Could this be the beginning of the end for the much touted, 'Big Four'? The LMS market in the UK has stagnated (regressed even?) somewhat, although Talis' 'Keystone' product seems to gathering momentum. I have to… Continue

Added by [ electric aye ] on October 25, 2008 at 6:05am — No Comments

Finally i've been able to access my pages...

It has been so long since i've been able to access these pages and so i'm writing this post while i have the opportunity.

I'm continuing on with my travels through web 2.0 and my duties at work have shifted significantly since i first created this profile. To the point now where i'm performing webmaster duties and having a ball doing it.

So why has it taken me so long? In this case it seems as though i am not alone when i say that there is still some resistence to social… Continue

Added by Michael Barr on October 8, 2008 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Google Image Labeling

I don't know if anyone has noticed this, but a colleague of mine pointed out the Google Image Labeler. The is a pretty cool idea. Google has turned tagging into a game where you are partnered with someone else and the two of you have to try to match tags to images. Very addictive and smart. This is a way to add a bit more precision to tagging. This could be something useful for libraries.

Added by Troy Swanson on October 7, 2008 at 10:34am — 2 Comments

Keeping up with the Jone's

Yes, it has been a long time. I spend much of my time visiting '2.0' sites, reading library and tech blogs and of course, working. I seem to have forgotten to keep my own virtual presence going. I find myself wondering if I need to worry about it. Am I concerned that I won't measure up, that I really have nothing new to offer?

I went from here to Facebook (or as a friend of mine called it 'Crackbook') which grabbed me and kept me prisoner for a while but it has lost its golden glow.… Continue

Added by Janice Banser on October 5, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Give a WiZiQ Public Session

Hello Everyone,

WiZiQ invites Library 2.0 Members to give a public session on WiZiQ at a scheduled time of your choice. Because Library 2.0 and its members are active in online education, giving a WiZiQ public session is an excellent way to get the word out on your organization to the education community especially in your areas of interest and expertise.

Click on the link to register.

http://www.wiziq.com/public/apply.aspx

Sincerely,

Mark… Continue

Added by Mark Cruthers on October 4, 2008 at 6:57pm — No Comments