Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Land of Stinkin’

I’ve already stated my choice for president in this U.S. election: John McCain.  I still doubt that he’ll win, and there are things about him that I question, but I hope he will win.  His chances rose immeasurably, in my … Continue reading

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VuFind @ CARLI

Whoohoo! I was quite excited to stumble upon the news that the CARLI consortium here in Illinois is trying out the VuFind software as a new front end for its Ex Libris Voyager catalog. I had no idea they were … Continue reading

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A PhD that’s out of reach

I’ve noted here several times in the past that I have long wanted to pursue a PhD in librarianship. I’ve pretty much given up that possibility though, for a number of reasons. I feel like I’m too old, and I … Continue reading

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I’m an Internet addict

Sad but true…

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Peace

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Technology and young children

I am a contributor to another blog, for the Special Library Association’s Information Technology Division. This morning I became aware of a really embarrassing situation: I found out that two personal posts were published to the SLA IT Division’s blog … Continue reading

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