Author Archives: Alice

About Alice

a happily-retired format-agnostic infovore. WYSIWYG.

The rise of e-reading

Posted on April 7, 2012

The rise of e-reading:  results from the latest study by Pew Internet Libraries. “21% of Americans have read an e-book. The increasing availability of e-content is prompting some to read more than in the past and to prefer buying books to … Continue reading →

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A Public Librarian’s reaction to the conference

Posted on March 31, 2012

Handhelds in School Libraries Conference « Agnostic, Maybe.

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Creating a Robust and Safe BYOD Program

Posted on March 29, 2012

Creating a Robust and Safe BYOD Program excellent overview from District Administration Magazine.  

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Face the Facts: We Are All Headed For an iDisorder

Posted on March 28, 2012

Face the Facts: We Are All Headed For an iDisorder a fascinating article by psychologist Larry D. Rosen, author of the book IDisorder: Understanding Our Obsession with Technology and Overcoming its Hold on Us. (FWIW the book is available in … Continue reading →

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Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services

Posted on March 23, 2012

Continuing the Conversation: Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services:  lots of resources here to explore and consider! from ALA TechSource, via Tom Kaun

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QBooks, Fun Interactive Ebook Apps for Ipads And Ipods

Posted on March 20, 2012

QBooks, Fun Interactive Ebook Apps for Ipads And Ipods from the Press Release: “QBook is an eBook, iPhone and iPad app that combines a narrator’s voice with original picture illustrations and touchable text that is synchronised to highlight and sound … Continue reading →

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ebooks in school libraries survey

Posted on March 12, 2012

check out these survey results, compiled by Library Media Connection magazine: http://www.librarymediaconnection.com/pdf/main/survey_results/1qs_October2011.pdf

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Cell Phones as Teaching Tools

Posted on March 5, 2012

Cell Phones as Teaching Tools: 26 Places Youll Find Resources and Lesson Plans via A Media Specialists Guide to the Internet

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Turning the page on paper?

Posted on February 25, 2012

Turning the page on paper?  interesting article from MyCentralJersey.com.  

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Lending E-Readers in the School Library

Posted on February 22, 2012

Lending E-Readers in the School Library (Part II: Planning) Travis Jonker describes his school’s pilot program, via 100 Scope Notes.  

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