No matter how many users one talks to in designing a system, there will be a gulf between what a user wants and what a system can do. The belief that users even know what they want, or that somehow a library can correctly interpret the needs of users is at best presumptuous. To truly build systems that met the needs of users, we must let them build these systems directly. By transforming our library systems into participatory systems, not only do we better meet the needs of our patrons, we also build systems that reflect the core principles of librarianship ? getting away from simply adopting new technologies developed in other fields. This presentation will explore the concept of participatory systems, and talk about what from the Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 world is durable, and how to avoid the latest fads.
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Will Parker
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If They Build It They Will Come
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A brief digression on matters of lost time by John Hodgman
Humorist John Hodgman rambles through a new story about aliens, physics, time, space and the way all of these somehow contribute to a sweet, perfect memory of falling in love.
Tagged with ted john hodgeman humour story
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Settling New Caprica: Getting Your Pet Project Off The Ground
Pet projects: everybody’s got them. But how many of them never see the light of day? In this talk, Tom Armitage looks at some of the obstacles that impede such projects, and how to get over them. The talk also considers some ways to streamline the process of releasing software when you’re your own client, and perhaps might give some ideas to improve not only your personal projects, but your work projects as well.
Tagged with tomarmitage infovore skillswap skillswap-brighton
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The Role of Libraries in Economic Hard Times - Diane Rehm Show
Libraries today have become multimedia centers, offering not only books but DVDs, e-books and Internet access. They can also be an especially important community resource during times of economic hardship. A look at the future of libraries in a slowing economy.
Guests Carla Hayden, executive director, Enoch Pratt Free Library and past president of the American Library Association
Jim Rettig, President of the American Library Association. He is also the University Librarian at the Boatwright Memorial Library at the University of Richmond, Virginia.
Ginnie Cooper, Chief Librarian for the District of Columbia Public Library. She is the Former Executive Director of the Brooklyn Public Library.
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Typsy Gypsy - Balkan Hot Step 1
More Typsy Gypsy and the Balkan Hotsteppers
From http://tnieuwewerck.blogspot.com/2007/06/t-nieuwe-werck-068-of-typsy-gypsy.html
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Balkan Hot Step Soundsystem - Rio Loco Balkan Club Night
Another classic Balkan Gypsy Electro mashup from Typsy Gypsy, you gotta love him :)
From http://tnieuwewerck.blogspot.com/2008/07/new-worck-173-of-balkan-hot-step.html
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What People Think About When Searching - Dr. Daniel Russell: Google
Search Engines: Technology, Society, and Business U.C. Berkeley - Fall 2007
Tagged with search user experience product design psychology
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Tap is the New Click
Tagged with dan saffer interaction design mobile design ixd
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The Language of Interaction
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We’ll Always Have Paris: What Makes a Memorable Service Experience?
Tagged with user experience ux product design
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