Quick History of Cataloging

Curious about the changes in cataloging standards? This article from the ALA gives an overview of the catalog. Also links out to a number of cataloging web sites.

LLRX: A Resource for Law Librarians

LLRX is a great site for law librarians in their quest for new research skills and discovering new developments in the field. Find out information on topics such as document delivery, international law, marketing, etc.

Library Jeopardy

Test yourself on your knowledge of information pertaining to library science!

Motley Fool website

The Motley Fool website has some great information on investing. This is something I really need to learn more about!

Google directory of Library Science

Use this Google directory to find out about numerous topics on Library Science. Find out more about Ranganathan. Interested in Government documents available via the web? Check this out. Research the history of Carnegie Libraries. All of this and more!

Technology and Law Librarians

How will technology effect the law librarian? Will technology cause the position of "law librarian" to become obsolete? These are questions that we must answer in our field and it is important to consider the future of our chosen career. One article suggests that technology only enhances our field and creates more work (which is a good thing).

Refreshing your computer

Is your computer slower than usual? This article suggests tips for improving your computer's speed.

Marketing Library Services

I have become more interested in the aspect of marketing library services because I don't think users know what the library can offer them. An article called Practical Tips to Help You Prove Your Value offers a few points to consider when you start thinking about marketing tools. A wonderful marketing resource that I recently discovered is a free online newsletter called Marketing Treasures, published by Chris Olson. You will definitely want to peruse this newsletter for great ideas.

Books on the Internet

An article on MSN discusses the digitization projects set forth by Google, academic institutions, etc. in which books will be available on the internet. The article also examines the role of the library in society and how the profession of librarianship is changing.