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Identifying common characteristics of libraries and library web sites; providing guidance to how to orient yourself to a library's resources and services, in-person and online. NOTE: Program notes are available at: http://tinyurl.com/I LNotes
Americans are saving money, and keeping the looming recession at bay, by going to their local libraries to rent books, CD's, and DVD's. Katie Couric reports.
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The LOCKSS Program provides tools and support for libraries around the world to collect and preserve web published content. In this video I will try to answer the question "why should libraries care about LOCKSS?" See www.lockss.org for more information.
See part 2 here:
http://www.youtub e.com/watch?v=AKr1Ad c8tnA
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Video played during the Opening General Session of ALA's 2008 Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif. Video highlights the value of public awareness to the library profession.
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Much to the chagrin of a tempermental librarian Cookie Monster can't seem to comprehend that libraries don't have cookies. My mom loves this skit for some reason.
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Come along with Family Tree Magazine as we tour one of the country's best public genealogy libraries.
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