For some reason, I thought I picked my summer classes so I had two back to back, not on top of each other. I was wrong. I signed up for “Library Information Systems” and “Designing Computer Supported Collaborative Learning,” which both meet in June, also, coincidentally, when I’m going to ALA.
I think I might drop Library information Systems and try to take it next summer while I take my practicum instead.
karin :: Apr.26.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I’ve been wondering if maybe ‘m pushing myself too hard lately. I’m taking 3 classes right now, will be taking three in the fall and two in the summer, I’m going to ALA in Washington (Just bought the plane ticket!), joined the NLC’s mentoring program (as a mentee of course!) am writing an article to submit to fthe NLA quarterly, am running for secretary of two sections (kinda hoping I’ll only get one, but if not… I’m a good note taker), and presenting on portable applications in May.
Whew.
So I was thinking today… maybe it’s too much? I don’t know. I’m excited to have found something I actually want to do, but I’m nervous that I will burn out before I even start. I may need to push back a few classes and graduate a little later. We’ll see.
I’ve really been missing painting. I just don’t have much.. you know… free time. I’ve been drawing a little, but can’t seem to get back into the swing of things. Tonight I downloaded a neato program called Art Rage and used that and the Tablet PC my mom gave me (thanks mom!!!) to do a little doodling. It’s much fun, I highly recommend the program- there’s a free version, and the full version’s only $20. I’ll definitely be picking that up- maybe with some birthday money.
A doodle.
The setup. Please ignore mess around TV.
karin :: Apr.24.2007 :: Uncategorized :: 2 Comments »
I will post much more on this later, but for now here’s some pictures from my trip yesterday:
http://flickr.com/photos/nirak/sets/72157600098426590/
karin :: Apr.20.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I have a bunch of log entries I just can’t seem to get done. They’re almost there, it’s just putting the finishing touches on them that I never seem to be able to get around to.
The end of the semester is close, and I am working hard on a presentation on open access, postings for special libraries, cataloging work, and trying to get my classes figure out for summer and fall.
Thursday, I am attending the NLA NMRT meeting in Omaha- we get to go to SCOLA!!! I am so excited. I hope they let me take pictures. Knowing my luck, I will forget my camera. Next Monday I’m headed to a mentee meeting in Omaha where I will meet my NLC assigned mentor.
Tonight I went to see Chuck Klosterman speak at UNL. I haven’t read any of his books- weird, because so many people I know like him. I bought one tonight but it will probably sit unread till after the semester.
Here’s my doodle index card from the talk:
karin :: Apr.17.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I wasn’t going to open this up, but I decided, why the heck not??
Take a look at the applications list on my presentation wiki. Am I missing any portable or web apps that would be good to use in a library?
Of course, I can’t go over all these applications in the presentation- I’ll hit on a few and then people can access the site for the rest- so this is as much about the eventual, completed wiki as it is the presentation itself.
karin :: Apr.12.2007 :: Uncategorized :: 1 Comment »
I just came across this Greasemonkey Script, which puts a link to Seattle public library holding on Amazon pages.
Can someone make this for a Worldcat search? If so, I’d be eternally greatful!
I need to learn to program ASAP.
karin :: Apr.12.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I don’t usually post these, but what the heck. It’s lunchtime, and I’m not QUITE hungry yet.
Some non library blogs-
IT IN place - artist in residence for the Institute of the Future of the Book.
Post Secret - I look forward to these every Sunday.
If:book - Always fascinating
Stephen Ramsay - Works in the center for Digital Research int he Humanities. hella smart.
Neil Gaiman’s Jounal- me and the rest of the world
Lincolnite blogs - Local stuff.
This is, of course, in addition to blogs of friends.
karin :: Apr.11.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I mentioned the other night that I started a Ning Network for LIS students. We’re up to 15 members (including me) which isn’t bad, considering it’s only been about a day and a half. Already, there’s some interesting discussion on distance education. If you’re an LIS student, and have not joined yet, please do!
In a related note, it was quite odd to see my own name show up in my feed reader. I believe that’s the first time someone else has blogged about me by name. Thanks, Chris!
karin :: Apr.09.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I blatantly stole the idea from http://indexed.blogspot.com/.
karin :: Apr.08.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »
I’ve been a little sick, and way too busy the last week, but I’m happy anyway. I think my presentation on portable and web applications in May is going to go fabulous- my fellow presenter is great, and our problem will be narrowing down the information we want to present. Not a bad problem to have. I have a lot of great ideas for the demo and for slides.
I’m going to be running for secretary/treasurer of the Nebraska Library Association’s Information Technology and Access Round Table. If I do by some chance win (I somehow don’t think it’s too likely 
) I’ve got experience that will make the job go pretty smoothly- namely, I do budgets at work and I’m getting quite good at taking minutes (it’s harder than it sounds!) If I don’t win, hey, I got my name out there. So it’s really win/win.
The class that is giving my the most trouble this semester is cataloging- I know I won’t be a cataloger at this point. I am starting to get the hang of it a tiny bit- the trick is to treat it like a puzzle and try to forget a grade is riding on how well you do. It’s sorta working. We’re only doing 10 records, and it’s taking me FOREVER. I definitely have a newfound respect for people that do cataloging for a living.
I’ve been spending some time thinking about this post over on “Life as I know it.” Jennifer talked about how it would be great to have a wiki for LIS students. I started a network on Ning for LIS students… I think it could be useful, if people use it. At the very least, I got to see how the network creation works. It’s so easy, it’s kinda ridiculous! I like that you can customize the colors and upload your own background and graphics.
I think I need sleep now… sorry for the somewhat disjointed nature of this post. I’ve got a joke coming up tomorrow!
karin :: Apr.08.2007 :: Uncategorized :: No Comments »