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September 30, 2009

Google Scholar: Bad for Scholars, OK for Everyone Else?

With major developments in the Google Scholar settlement, I thought this post from the Law Librarian Blog would be a timely item. Be sure to follow the link to Geoffrey Nunberg's article--it does make you wonder if one day a few hundred years from now, people might think Stephen King wrote Christine in 1899...

Posted by Donna Gulnac at 5:59 PM |

September 29, 2009

"TubeDay" Video - The Kindle v. The Book, Round 4

The debate continues (and love the inclusion of the "Saddle Club" clip--too funny).

Posted by Donna Gulnac at 5:02 PM |

September 22, 2009

"TubeDay" Video - Colbert Report Nailed 'Em Series Features Library Criminal

Well, it's not YouTube, but here's your weekly video (this week from Comedy Central). Makes me grateful that California residents can use any public library in the state (and let's hope it stays that way)!

The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Nailed 'Em - Library Crime
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorHealth Care Protests

Posted by Donna Gulnac at 4:56 PM |

September 15, 2009

TubeDay Tuesday: The Kindle v. The Book, Round 3

Does the growing popularity of electronic readers like Amazon's Kindle portend the demise of the paper book? You be the judge: TubeDay Tuesday continues this week with Round 3 of the humorous ten-part series of video shorts produced by San Francisco's Green Apple Books, in which the store's video crew debate the pros and cons of paper books and Amazon's Kindle. Enjoy!

Posted by Vicki Steiner (Library) at 2:53 PM |

September 8, 2009

TubeDay Tuesday: There's a New Hustler in Town

. . . and he has four legs and a tail! We hope you enjoy this week's video offering as much as we do.

Posted by Vicki Steiner (Library) at 2:40 PM |

September 1, 2009

"TubeDay" Video - Social Media Revolution

Posted by Donna Gulnac at 2:05 PM |