Electronic Resources

(1) the winter 2009 digital supplement to American Libraries has a good piece, “The Bunheads are Dead” about stereotypes and the future of librarians and library education;

(2) a semantic search engine, hakia that  uses  librarians to contribute credible sites;

(3) a new search engine “SweetSearch” by FindingDulcinea uses a team of researchers to evaluate sites for inclusion.

-Mark

February Issue of AALL Spectrum Online

The February issue of AALL Spectrum is available online in PDF format. This month’s articles feature:

• a librarian’s roadtrip to extend services statewide
• how to be a brand ambassador (Hint: Don’t emulate the big three auto execs.)
• why understanding personality types is the secret to improved communication
• the Carnegie Report’s take on the role of librarians in educating lawyers
• what you and your vendors have in common and how to use it to your advantage
• how AALL members are building partnerships to benefit the legal community
• time management and planning strategies from AALL presidents

The “Member to Member” responses explore the surprises that come with new jobs.

Paper copies mailed out to members on Tuesday, January 27, so look for them to hit your mailboxes soon.