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A blog (short for weblog) is a web-based publication consisting primarily of periodic articles (normally in reverse chronological order).  Most blogs, including these, are syndicated using RSS.  You can find more blogs on Technorati or Google's Blog Search (still in beta).  LIS Feeds maintains a list of library-related RSS feeds. You can also read our article about blogs and RSS.

NSLS is experimenting with this technology as a means to get fast, focused content to our members, as well, to reflect on ongoing issues facing libraries. Below are the most recent posts. See all NSLS blogs here.

 

Recent Posts

NSLS Prepares for Next Phase of Bin Conversion

NSLS is just about ready to take our “bags-to-bins” project to the next step.  To find out more information on what this project entails, check out an article by delivery assistant, Don Johnson. On Wednesday,.. [More]

From Behind the Scenes @ NSLS, June 29, 11:41 AM

 

Sharon Ball retirement party

Libraries luminaries from throughout northern Illinois came to NSLS to celebrate the retirement of  library superstar, Sharon Ball.  Since 1998, Sharon has been working side-by-side with NSLS school, public/youth services,.. [More]

From Behind the Scenes @ NSLS, June 25, 5:20 PM

 

Meet the new NSLS Board

The official changing of the NSLS guard took place on this past Monday.  It is always a busy evening, as first the current board holds a meeting, followed by a second meeting of the new board. Check out the swearing-in and the official celebratory cake... [More]

From Behind the Scenes @ NSLS, June 24, 3:27 PM

 

Warms the hearts of librarians

June 20, 2009 A Literary Legend Fights for a Local Library By Jennifer Steinhauer VENTURA, Calif. — When you are pushing 90, have written scores of famous novels, short stories and screenplays, and have fulfilled the goal of taking a simulated ride to Mars,.. [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 22, 9:51 AM

 

Video in Wikipedia?

CNET reports that Wikipedia, the collaborative encyclopedia, plans to add video to its entries. Apparently, Wikipedia will include a link to “Add Media” in a few months, which will allows users to search for copyright-free video content,.. [More]

From Perennial Searcher, June 20, 11:13 AM

 

Now for something with no redeeming value.

It is what it is. I have no good excuse. [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 19, 1:47 PM

 

Alien abduction? Shiny objects? A five year coma?

From SFGate.com: Dog Ate My Library Book Leave it to the San Francisco Public Library to turn its overdue book amnesty program into a creative writing contest. Recently, borrowers with overdue books were allowed to bring them back without paying fines –.. [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 19, 1:27 PM

 

Springfield Report – Grants and Coffee

I just returned from a trip to Springfield for my first gig as a grant reviewer (LSTA grants). It was a fabulous learning experience, and I look forward to sharing my new found knowledge with NSLS libraries when we all start writing grants again next year... [More]

From Behind the Scenes @ NSLS, June 19, 10:24 AM

 

Explore Google Search

Google – - perhaps in response to Bing and Wolfram Alpha – - has created a page called Explore Google Search to tout its cool features and tools. The page highlights using Google as a dictionary,.. [More]

From Perennial Searcher, June 18, 1:25 PM

 

Christian Group Wants Library Book Burned

From Examiner.com: Controversy has been swirling for some months now in Wisconsin. Apparently, a library in West Bend has struck a nerve by including books like one by author Francesca Lia Block in its youth section... [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 18, 10:50 AM

 

Hunch

Right on the heels of the release of Microsoft’s Bing, another tool surfaces that also claims to be a “decision engine”. It’s called Hunch: “In 10 questions or less, Hunch will offer you a great solution to your problem,.. [More]

From Perennial Searcher, June 16, 10:54 AM

 

Readers, and the Cats Who Love Them

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From The Book's The Thing, June 16, 10:31 AM

 

Summer Reading: Jonathan Lethem

Brooklyn’s own Jonathan Lethem has published nine novels as well as novellas, comics and fiction, including “Motherless Brooklyn” and “You Don’t Love Me Yet.” His most recent book, “Chronic City,” will be published this fall... [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 15, 1:00 AM

 

50 Banned Books Everyone Should Read

From: Online College Degree I’ve put two asterisks by the titles I’ve read: Protect the Children These books have all been at the heart of controversy over their appropriateness for children and youth to read. ** Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger... [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 13, 1:36 PM

 

Summer Reading: Neil Gaiman

The author of “Coraline,” “Stardust,” and the “Sandman” graphic novels shares some of his favorite reads. [More]

From The Book's The Thing, June 11, 1:00 AM