  | ||
Information Tyrannosaur is the 2011 winner of the Academic Library Blog Award.
| |
 Blogs written by and for academic librarians addressing a range of topics relevant to academic libraries and institutions of higher education. Issues discussed include, but are not limited to, educational technologies, fair use in academia, literacy and learning, subject-specific resources for students and faculty, law libraries and legal technologies, off-campus access, research habits, and user experience. Blogs listed with a  include 2010 and 2011 finalists and winners.A Canuck Librarian Unknown By a reference and liaison librarian at Concordia University in Montreal who specializes in the areas of classics, modern languages, and linguistics and whose research interests include leisure reading in academic libraries as well as digital and information literacy. Academic Librarian Wayne Bivens-Tatum A blog of analysis and reflection that addresses issues of interest to librarians, including technology, change, leadership, reading, reference, instruction, collection development, teaching, and higher education. ACRLogCollaboration Guest commentaries, contributed conference reports, perspectives from ACRL chapters, and opinions about the latest trends and issues are shared by and for academic and research librarians. Attempting Elegance Jenica Rogers By a librarian, manager, geek, and cataloger who advocates for emerging technologies in academic libraries, breaking of bad patterns of ostrich-style management, and mentoring and support of new library professionals. Beyond the Reference Desk Bridget Schumacher By an information literacy librarian at an academic institution in upstate New York, whose interests include social media and technology-based collaboration, information-seeking behaviors of undergrads, outreach services, and user experience. Bibliographic Wilderness Jonathan Rochkind About library matters of digital systems and services, metadata, cataloging, and our collective effort to help people navigate the 'information wilderness' we find ourselves pending increasing time in. California Dreamin' Rob Darrow The principal of the Clovis Online School, a free full-time public charter school in California, addresses online learning, education, and libraries. Chicago Librarian Leo Robert Klein Musings by a Chicago-based writer, librarian, academic, designer, and web developer. Circ and Serve Mary Carmen Chimato Head of access and delivery services at North Carolina State University Libraries offers her view from "this side of the desk." Citegeist Cindy Trainor Cindy is the Coordinator for Library Technology and Data Services at Eastern Kentucky University Libraries, where together with her staff she plans for, implements, maintains, and assesses technology in libraries. Clifflandis.net Cliff Landis Georgia State University's Web Services Librarian discusses the role of emerging technologies in libraries, social network sites, user-centered service, assessment, and the co-evolution of humanity and technology. Cofee Code Dan Scott He is Dan: barista, library geek, and free-as-in-freedom software developer. He hacks on projects such as the Evergreen open-source ILS project and PEAR's File_MARC package . By day, he is the Systems Librarian for Laurentian University. CogSci Librarian Stephanie Willen Brown Library director and master searcher at the Park Library, School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of North Carolina, writes about the intersection of cognitive science, communication science, journalism, psychology, and library science. Collectanea: Collected Perspectives on Copyright Peggy E. Hoon The Center for Intellectual Property's 2011-2013 Scholar discusses current copyright issues. Confessions of a Science Librarian John Dupuis About the future of academic libraries, the use of blogging for professional development, and the use of Web 2.0 technologies in the academic community and publishing. Copyright on Campus Christine Ross All about fair use in academia. Christine is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois and currently works at the University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries as Associate University Librarian for Scholarly Communications. Deepening the Conversation Rudy Leon A librarian and "free thinker" ponders questions of authority, technology, learning, and 2.0 in academic libraries. He is passionate about education but concerned about the state of librarianship. Devil's Tale Amy McDonald Dispaches from the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library at Duke University. Historical topics often coincide with the posting date. Digital Koans Charles W. Bailey, Jr. News and commentary on digital copyright, digital curation, digital repositories, open access, scholarly communication, and other digital information issues. Digital Reference Stephen Francoeur A college librarian's views on chat reference, IM reference, email reference, VoIP reference, video reference, SMS reference, phone reference, roving reference, and face-to-face reference. Digitization 101 Jill Hurst-Wahl The place for staying up-to-date on issues, topics, lessons learned, and events surrounding the creation, management, marketing, and preservation of digital assets. Disruptive Library Technology Jester Peter E. Murray Musings and visions of a library technologist as he walks the fine line between the best of the library profession on one side and the best of technology on the other. Distant Librarian Paul R. Pival Public Services Systems librarian (aka webmaster) at the University of Calgary, Canada, blogs distance education, technology, and web tools as they relates to libraries. E-Tech Ellysa Stern Cahoy A Penn State librarian's view on the intersection of libraries and emerging technologies. Areas of focus include emotional information literacy skills, interface and tutorial development, and K-16 outreach. Feral Librarian Chris Bourg Thoughts on library services, the future of libraries, new ways of thinking about information and media literacy, and anything related to research and teaching. "Not a real librarian" but a sociologist who thinks this is an exciting time to be involved in libraries. First thus James Weinheimer American University of Rome library directory ponders the future of libraries and the catalog. This is a place where he manages the postings he makes to different lists and blogs. For Whom the Bell Told Mary Ann Bell Professor of library science at Sam Houston State University, TX, discusses technology, librarianship, and ethics. Girl in the Moon Katie Birkwood Katie is "just another sensibly-shod musician librarian knitter." She is also a Rare Books Specialist at Cambridge University Library. Until recently, she worked on the Hoyle Project at St John's College Library, Cambridge, which she blogs about here, among other library things. Guardienne of the Tomes Colleen Harris An academic librarian with some old-fashioned sense, some newfangled sense, and all-around appreciation for the art of all things bookish. Gypsy Librarian Angel Rivera An outreach librarian, who still teaches, reflects on librarianship, literacy, and a few other academic things. She reads a lot of LIS literature so you don't have to.t Habitually Probing Generalist Mark Lindner An Iowa-based, semi-retired librarian currently researching a workable theory of language and communication for library and information science here blogs about professional and personal endeavors. Here and ThereDebra Schiff A New Jersey-based librarian shares her archives, special collections, and museum experiences; travels; and a range of other topics. Ian Clark Blog Ian Clark Ian is a "realistic student librarian working in an academic library." He reads, photographs, writes, blogs, studies, and cooks. Impromptu Librarian Mary Beth Sancomb-Moran A collection of extemporaneous musings on things library and not by an academic librarian from the University of Minnesota, Rochester. In Season Christian Librarian, The Linda Jones Information about resources and news by and for Christian librarians, primarily those in Christian academic institutions. Infocommons and Beyond David Murray A consideration of innovative services and resources in academic libraries. The blog serves as a directory to library web sites with models or inspiration for transforming your library. info-mational Char Booth Instruction Services Manager & E-Learning Librarian at the Claremont Colleges Library and ACRL Immersion faculty member explores the integration of education, technology, and design in library services. Information TyrannosaurAndy Burkhardt Librarian, technologist, and amateur philosopher from Champlain College in Burlington, VT, blogs about libraries, social media, and connecting people and information. The focus is on using technology thoughtfully and effectively in advancing the library's goals. Information Wants To Be Free Meredith Farkas A librarian, writer, and tech geek reflects on the profession and the tools we use to serve our patrons. She is Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University in Vermont and and an adjunct faculty member at San Jose State University's School of Library and Information Science. Ink and Vellum John M. Jackson A space set aside for discussions of libraries, information, and the sum of their parts. "Libraries" means those of higher education; "information" means how we come to find it, how we interpret it, and how we attempt to organize it. Jewish Studies at Columbia University Library Michelle Chesner New and interesting developments in Jewish Studies collections and research at Columbia University Libraries and beyond. Michelle is the university's Judaica librarian. Joeyanne LibraryanneJo Alcock A (next-gen) academic librarian based in the West Midlands (England) interested in new technologies, strategic marketing, and ways to improve the service of an academic library. Kept-up Academic LibrarianSteven Bell An adjunct Professor at the Drexel University College of Information Science and Technology and Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services at Temple University helps academic librarians "keep up" with news and developments in higher education. Krafty Librarian Michelle Kraft A hospital librarian, who is an active member of the Medical Library Association, collects thoughts on items mostly of interest to medical librarians, medicine, and health. Laika's MedLibLog Jacqueline A medical librarian's exploration of the Web 2.0 world and beyond. The emphasis is on anything related to medical librarianship, medical information, EBM, Cochrane Collaboration, etc. Lauren's Library Blog Lauren Pressley An instructional design librarian and author of So You Want To Be a Librarian and Wikis for Libraries reads, thinks, and experiments with the future of libraries, education, and information. Law Librarian Blog Collaboration A group of editors and contributors keep readers of this blog frequently updated on all things law library, discussing tools and resources and everything in between. Law Library Technology David Holt Electronic Resources Reference Librarian at Santa Clara University's School of Law discusses advances in legal technology, with a particular focus on law library services. Librarian's Commute, The Olivia Nellums This reference librarian at a community college in southern New Jersey attempts to be part of, and contribute to, the library community through this blog. Libraries, technology, and higher education are the topics she mostly sticks to. Library Adventures of Kiyomi, The Kiyomi Deards All things libraries by Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln acting as a science librarian in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences, physics, and astronomy. Her interests are in STEM education and career issues, diversity, library management, and teaching. Library Cloud Collaboration A collaborative blog written by academic librarians in Ohio. Following the adage of "write what you know," each contributor posts on topics within individual specialty areas and items of significance to academic libraries. Library Hat Bohyun Kim Bohyun is a Digital Access Librarian at Florida International University, Medical Library, in Miami. She has worked in web services, e-resources management, digitization, reference, and instructional technologies. Library Marginalia Anne Welsh Anne is a lecturer in library and information studies, with a background in law and health libraries. Her research interests include historical bibliography, cataloging, metadata, and digital humanities. Library Noob Amy Pajewski An adventure through library school and a life of a single mom and graduate student of library science. She enjoys writing about professional literature and associations in the field that she considers to be "hot topics." Library Scenester Erin Dorney All about the experiences of a millennial academic librarian. Posts are of interest to LIS students, recent graduates, and new/young/next-gen librarians who may come from a variety of environments. Library Voice Chad Boeninger By a reference librarian with a passion for technology, public service, and teaching. Posts address how libraries are dealing with budget cuts and provide info on new tech gadgets and services, the latest video games. Library Web Chic Karen A. Coombs Resources for librarians who are interested in the application of web design and technologies in libraries. LibraryTechTalk Collaboration Three emerging technologies librarians at Towson University's Albert S. Cook Library focus on the application of technologies in various areas of the academic library. The aim is to arm librarians with ideas they can implement immediately. Libreaction Andy Priestner By Information and Library Services Manager at Cambridge University's Judge Business School, this blog aims to highlight day-to-day operational concerns, review and digest training and conference sessions, and examine the state of business librarianship as a whole. LibTechNotes Collaboration Open University of Catalonia Virtual Library tech team of five shares everyday findings, solutions, and inspirations behind the projects they develop for the university. Local Weather Matthew Beacom This Yale librarian is mostly interested in metadata, cataloging, and finding stuff. He has a particular interest in what is often called "descriptive metadata (or "access metadata"). Matthew also studies creative writing at Southern Connecticut State University. Melissa in Stephenville Melissa A blog by a catalog librarian and biological sciences liaison at Tarleton State University's Dick Smith Library. Her interests include watching Japanese anime, reading Japanese manga, and cataloging. Metadata Jeffrey Beall All about how a cataloger views and interprets the world. Jeffrey is a Metadata Librarian at the University of Colorado, Denver. His interests include the strengths of metadata-enabled search systems and the weaknesses of full-text searching. Metadata Blog Collaboration The official blog of the Metadata Interest Group (MIG), a group of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services division of the American Library Association. Contributors post reviews of articles, summaries of conferences, calls for proposals, and more. No Shelf RequiredSue Polanka A blog about ebooks, loosely defined to discuss ebooks, audiobooks, and other digital content found in libraries as well as the technology needed to read it and/or listen to it. It is designed to inform librarians and publishers of the happenings in the industry from a variety of perspectives. NUI Galway Theatre Archives Collaboration An extensive cataloguing project is currently under way to make NUI Galway Theatre Archives' major collections fully available to researchers. This blog gives regular updates on the cataloguing process and other related matters. Pattern Recognition Jason Griffey A University of Tennessee at Chattano librarian, technologist, writer, and speaker writes about books, libraries, and life online. This is one of his several blogs. Others include Perpetual Beta and ALA TechSource [both in the Commercial category]. Paul Hagon Paul Hagon A web designer at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, demonstrates his experiments and builds on his ideas. What happens here shapes his thinking for his professional work. Preservation UndergroundCollaboration Dispatches from the Duke University Libraries Preservation and Conservation Departments, which serve Duke and the wider academic community by extending the life of their collections and overseeing the treatment and preventative care that ensures the long-term usefulness of the university's resources. ResearchBuzz Collaboration News about search engines, digital archives, online museums, databases, and other Internet information collections since 1998. ResourceShelfCollaboration Founded in 2001 by noted information professional Gary Price, this blog offers information on countless high-quality, resources on the web, including databases, lists and rankings, real-time sources, and multimedia. See Also… Steve Lawson Humanities Liaison Librarian for Tutt Library at Colorado College, Colorado Springs, is mainly interested in using the web to bring better, more useful, and more usable services to students and faculty. Sense and Reference Lane Wilkinson A "philosophical" library blog by a librarian, philosopher, bookworm, and dad. Listings of general works on the philosophy of library and information science are provided. Sheck Spot Sarah Faye Cohen Trying to make explicit what is implicit about information literacy, teaching, and libraries. Making sense of the rapidity and fluidity of the information landscape, Sarah blogs to "think aloud" for herself and others. SPLAT Collaboration SPLAT (Special Projects Library Action Team) acts in the 'crows nest' capacity, searching for innovation, proposing and leading experiments and pilot projects, and sharing their expertise and experiences with their colleagues in the Idaho library community. Spurious Tuples Catherine Pellegrino A place for a reference librarian to share her library instruction and reference experiences, sort through and think publicly about what works and what does not, and engage in conversations about library instruction, information literacy, and referencing generally. Thing Blogging Celine Carty Celine originally started this blog as part of the Cambridge 23 Things program in the summer 2010; she now mainly uses it to talk about cataloging. Tom Roper's Weblog Tom Roper "An evergreen tree of diabolical knowledge." By a U.K. librarian who was Information Resources Development Coordinator for the Brighton & Sussex Medical School, then worked at the University of Sussex, and is now in further education. Ubiquitous Librarian Brian Mathews A UC, Santa Barbara, librarian in the pursuit of user-sensitive librarianship. The focus isn't just on helping people become better users of the library, but rather, it's how the library can help its users become better people. Vancouver Law Librarian Blog Steve Matthews Points of interest to the West Coast law librarian, highlighted sources on KM, web development, and law library management. Virtual Dave…Real Blog R. David Lankes This academic blog, written by associate professor at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (who is also director of the school's Information Institute), reflects David's passionate advocacy for libraries and their essential role in today's society. Waki LibrarianDiana Wakimoto An exploration of intersections among technology, productivity, and (academic) libraries. It condenses information gleaned from many blogs and other sources and combines it with some commentary. Wee Librarian Krista Godfrey Musings on life and libraries (but not necessarily in that order). Krista works at McMaster University in Canada, teaches a distance reference course for the Mohawk College Library Technician program, and currently serves as Ontario Library Information Technology Association's President. |
Our 2011 Judges are a mighty impressive group, volunteers and hard-working, too. Their insight and experience added a great deal to the process of selecting winners from among the nominees. To read a bit about each, click 
General: Blogs providing broad discussions of library topics and trends, including reviews of books and products.
Google+
Email
 |
 SALEM PRESS, a division of EBSCO Publishing. © Salem Press, All Rights Reserved. Offices: 10 Estes Street · Ipswich · MA 01938 |