Author Archives: KelliB

A LibGuide for Interpeter Training (Nat’l Assoc. for the Deaf)

From Baker College, in Michigan: A LibGuide for Interpeter Training This LibGuide contains links to books, articles, websites, and videos. (from a link in an Information Literacy Instruction list [ili-l listserv] email)

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Eye-movement control of mobile phones

There’s an interesting article in the Dec. 2010 issues of “Communications of the ACM” discussing the current status of using eye-tracking movements to control the interface of mobile phones. I can imagine that what we’ll learn re: the barriers appearing … Continue reading

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Freedom Scientific – JAWS for Windows Screen Reading Software

Freedom Scientific – JAWS for Windows Screen Reading Software.

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How can Special Libraries serve those w/print disabilties?

Something I hadn’t thought of, but should be in the minds of those special librarians who serve communitie that need special forms of communication: “The Web’s wealth of information would lose some of its luster if you read it only … Continue reading

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My website is up!

Well, even though I had never written XHTML code before, I have successfully completed the "Build A Simple Website"…and it may be simple, but I am pleased with it. I might play around with Expression 3, if we’re allowed to … Continue reading

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Forays Into the Reference World

So after finding Balay’s first name (Robert), thanks to Worldcat.org, I was able to ascertain that there is indeed no in-house copy at the UW because Balay’s guide has been superceded by the online Guide to Reference. So now looms the next questions: Does … Continue reading

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Talking about ORE Ohio Reference Excellence on the Web, web based training for Reference Service from Ohio Library

A great site to practice Reference Interview skills, with thanks to April S!

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Maybe this year…..

So we did get some tomatoes out of the greenhouse, and one sugar pumpkin.  The black kale was going great until the deer ate them down to nubs  (it was too warm to keep them in the greenhouse).  I was … Continue reading

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#20 Reflections

Looking over the "20 Things" initially, I was surprised to recognize I was already quite computer savvy.    My husband and I have IM’d for years from different rooms in the house.  It’s much better than yelling back and forth, "What did … Continue reading

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#19 Gaming

How gaming could benfit our workplace?  I guess if there are matching games for us to familiarize ourselves with authors, good ol’ Dewey Decimal, etc.  I doubt very many employees are ensconced in onlnie gaming; unless they are, we certainly can’t give … Continue reading

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