UGA Libraries are looking for site feedback in preparation for a site redesign. The Web Advisory Group is working on a new look for the UGA Libraries home page, http://www.libs.uga.edu As we begin the redesign process, our first step is to gather feedback.

UGA Libraries are looking for site feedback in preparation for a site redesign. The Web Advisory Group is working on a new look for the UGA Libraries home page, http://www.libs.uga.edu As we begin the redesign process, our first step is to gather feedback.

The buck stops at the library. If we keep cutting library aid, people who can’t figure out how to file for taxes, or how to use e-mail, are going to be out of luck.

Lots of aren't librarians cool stuff, but overall a nice piece on libraries and librarians. http://www.salon.com/books/nonfiction/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/02/21/interview_marilyn_johnson_librarians

The buck stops at the library. If we keep cutting library aid, people who can’t figure out how to file for taxes, or how to use e-mail, are going to be out of luck.

Lots of aren't librarians cool stuff, but overall a nice piece on libraries and librarians. http://www.salon.com/books/nonfiction/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/02/21/interview_marilyn_johnson_librarians

http://dlib.org/dlib/january10/hillmann/01hillmann.htmlAbstract"The Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard, due to be released this coming summer, has included since May 2007 a parallel effort to build Semantic Web enabled vocabularies. This article describes thateffort and the decisions made to express the vocabularies for use withinthe library community and in addition as a bridge to the future oflibrary data outside the current MARC-based systems.

http://dlib.org/dlib/january10/hillmann/01hillmann.htmlAbstract"The Resource Description and Access (RDA) standard, due to be released this coming summer, has included since May 2007 a parallel effort to build Semantic Web enabled vocabularies. This article describes thateffort and the decisions made to express the vocabularies for use withinthe library community and in addition as a bridge to the future oflibrary data outside the current MARC-based systems.

Covers the most basic elements of webdesign: layout, fonts, whitespace, color theory; additionally encompasses fundamental guidelines and findings regarding how users use the web.Btw, my portion is more of the design stuff. Oh, and this is a google presentation so the design of the presentation itself is a little fugly.

Covers the most basic elements of webdesign: layout, fonts, whitespace, color theory; additionally encompasses fundamental guidelines and findings regarding how users use the web.Btw, my portion is more of the design stuff. Oh, and this is a google presentation so the design of the presentation itself is a little fugly.

Sorry for the late notice, this just came across my desk.As far as I can see, it is free.-------------------------------https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/948880016Mobile Learning Fundamentals: Innovation Showcase and Real-World Examples - Presented by A.J. Ripin with special guest, Dr. David MetcalfThe way that we live, work, play, and learn is being impacted by the increasing mobility of our global society. As leaders, it is our responsibility to design for the needs of our changing audience.

Sorry for the late notice, this just came across my desk.As far as I can see, it is free.-------------------------------https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/948880016Mobile Learning Fundamentals: Innovation Showcase and Real-World Examples - Presented by A.J. Ripin with special guest, Dr. David MetcalfThe way that we live, work, play, and learn is being impacted by the increasing mobility of our global society. As leaders, it is our responsibility to design for the needs of our changing audience.