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In the library world

Information literacy is important

Elise | May 7, 2009

This article makes me angry. If we can’t trust a well-respected, well-known, well-established database to give us proper, true information, we’re screwed. Suddenly we can’t get angry at students/patrons for having the wrong information–we’re the ones handing it out by telling them this is a reliable resource! At some point, we will [...]

Outside content again

Elise | May 5, 2009

Apparently, you shouldn’t swear no matter how upset you are. I hope this dispatcher got reprimanded severely. By a supervisor who swears.

From Seth Godin’s blog

Elise | May 3, 2009

The hierarchy of presentations
A presentation is a precious opportunity. It’s a powerful arrangement… one speaker, an attentive audience, all in their seats, all paying attention (at least at first). Don’t waste it.
The purpose of a presentation is to change minds. That’s the only reason I can think of to spend the time and resources. If [...]