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Library Technology Conference Presentation and Roundup


I attended the Library Technology Conference this past week in St. Paul, MN. I’ve heard it’s an answer to Computers in Libraries and Internet Librarian being on the coasts and the need for a library tech conference in the Midwest. It did not disappoint. Not only did I get to travel back to the state [...]

Fun, Thoughtful Technology In The Classroom


My colleague Sarah and I presented again this week at a VLA conference on using technology in the classroom to engage students. It was a great conference and I love getting together with other librarians from around the state. People are doing such interesting things, and I always come back with ideas. Our presentation was [...]

QR Codes At The Tipping Point?


This article about New York City putting QR codes on all of their building permits caught my attention. I found it interesting that a government agency was adopting this technology. QR codes are pretty cool. Whether it’s videos, pictures or a website, it’s great to be able to attach web content to a physical object. [...]