[LM_NET] TARGET: The WOW-Factor in Libraries

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM>]

I'm presenting a keynote address in a few days at a library-technology
conference and wanted to share with the participants some of the WOW-Factor
projects that are happening in various types of libraries across the
nation.  I was hoping that some of you may know of some:

  * public libraries
  * school libraries
  * academic libraries

that are utilizing technology (either "over-the-counter" software or 2.0
tools) that could be shared with these librarians?  For example, does your
public library utilize an online reference chat system to help patrons
online?  What is happening in the academic libraries that might seem
"unusual?"  Show me your BEST stuff in the school libraries (I'm SO proud of
you guys...you're SO creative when it comes to showcasing your resources.
But what are you doing now (or planning for the fall?)

If you wouldn't mind sending me a link to a library (any type) that is
incorporating what you might think is a WOW-Factor experience for its
patrons, I'd like to use those ideas to present (and inspire, motivate, and
encourage) some of the participants to think outside the box during the
technology conference (as they learn new applications and search for unique
ideas!)

I will be posting my presentation (PowerPoint...ho, hum...) to the CML's
website later, if you're interested in seeing what's available and how it
could be used in your own library.  The CML's website is:
http://www.library.okstate.edu/cml/contact.htm  (under CONTACT--- my name
will be hyperlinked and the presentation will be on a new page.  Sorry, I'm
still updating the new template for our website!)  Please check back by
mid-August for updates.

Thanks for sharing!  I'm looking forward to seeing your WOW-Factors!

~Shonda

-- 
Shonda Brisco
Assistant Professor / Curriculum Materials Librarian
Mary L. Williams Curriculum Materials Library
001 Willard Hall
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
http://www.library.okstate.edu/cml/index.htm
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"Digital Resources" columnist
School Library Journal

 "It is more than ironic that school districts are willing to spend
hundreds of thousands of dollars on reading programs and staff
development which have had limited success in boosting test scores,
but are unwilling to invest in school library programs that show direct
correlations to student success."

~ Douglas Achterman,  2008 Study of California School Libraries
http://www.lrs.org/impact.php

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