I’ve never been one who’s shy about offering my unsolicited opinion on just about any topic. But at some point, someone apparently started listening to what I’m saying. Or, at least that’s what it seems like lately. So what have I been shooting my mouth off on lately? Look and see: Library Journal http://lj.libraryjournal.com/ May...
Read more →So ALA 2013 is coming up, and I’m getting really excited. It’s one of my favorite conferences to attend, mostly because of the diversity of libraries represented there. There is always someone new and interesting to talk to and get perspective from. Just in case you’re wondering, I will be presenting in two sessions...
Read more →My contribution to the 2013 Long Island Library Conference happening tomorrow, May 2nd. Don’t blame me for the title. It’s a long story. And I promise some of the parts make way more sense when I actually give the talk. Using Technology to Engage Your Community from Emily Clasper The bottom line here is...
Read more →For anyone interested in going beyond fundamental UX Web design in to more data-driven analysis and development, check out this ebook by Gary Angel. I recently read an article by him discussing the trend in ecommerce from page-based analysis to optimization based on product set data and marketing. Intrigued by the ideas he outlined...
Read more →So, let’s just image nor a minute that public libraries did not exist and never have. And let’s imagine for a minute that some brilliant person or persons came up with this idea to use tax dollars to create a groundbreaking new service aimed at fulfilling the same mission of the public library. I...
Read more →Below are my notes for a talk I gave at the Innovative User’s Group meeting last week in Chicago. This talk was given as part of the Public Library Luncheon panel. Please keep in mind that these are notes, and that they refer to other things specifically talked about by other panelists and presenters...
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