Library Cataloging
Lately, I've been skipping lunch to drop a few pounds. Still wanting a break from my desk, I've been spending my time at the local public library. The Freeman branch of the Harris County Library System is busy center for the local community. It is always busy. Often it is hard to find parking outside and a seat in the library. Many folks I talk to do not even use the library because it is too busy. The computer terminals are busy, patrons are checking out videos and DVD's, reading magazines, checking out books, asking reference questions. All the natural activities of a library are being heavily used.A new larger building is being constructed for the library. With increased parking and more seating, I expect use will go up. However, I'd bet it won't be too long before people are saying of the new library they don't use it because parking is bad and there are not enough seats. A person who visits libraries they will see they are community centers that are used.
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Library Cataloging
Libraries
Lately, I've been skipping lunch to drop a few pounds. Still wanting a break from my desk, I've been spending my time at the local public library. The Freeman branch of the Harris County Library System is busy center for the local community. It is always busy. Often it is hard to find parking outside and a seat in the library. Many folks I talk to do not even use the library because it is too busy. The computer terminals are busy, patrons are checking out videos and DVD's, reading magazines, checking out books, asking reference questions. All the natural activities of a library are being heavily used.A new larger building is being constructed for the library. With increased parking and more seating, I expect use will go up. However, I'd bet it won't be too long before people are saying of the new library they don't use it because parking is bad and there are not enough seats. A person who visits libraries they will see they are community centers that are used.
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News from OCLC. The WorldCat Search API and WorldCat Registry APIs have been busy! There are two free iPhone apps that use the two APIs that you might be interested in: Pic2shop A barcode scanning app for iPhone called pic2shop now includes...
- Tla
In a bit I'm off to TLA. Postings may be more occasional for the rest of the week. I'm taking my laptop but things get busy and posting may well get second place to conference activities. TLA...
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Here is another great idea, developed by someone other than the vendors. Library ELF is a way to keep track of all your library accounts in one place. It would be great for someone like me who has access to lots of libraries within a short drive. I have...
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I'm typing this and reading some of my e-mail in the Louisville Public Library. Another example of a library as an important part of the community. It looks to have been built in the 60's or 70's. It has people, like me, on the public access...
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While on vacation I stopped into the Hyannis Public Library. It was a busy place. The reference staff were answering questions, a student and tutor were studying for an exam, people were checking out books, reading magazines and using the public access...