Blogs

The OSTP Blog is opening a (brief) window for public input into the formation of classification policy.

b/ITe newsletter, put out by the Special Libraries Association IT Division, interviewed Cherie and me before we presented on Radical Reference at SLA.

Radical Reference: Using Technology to Improve Access for All
presented by Natalie Brant of MDRC and Cheryl Yanek of Catalyst
Special Libraries Association Annual Conference

LibCampNYC 2009, an "unconference" held for librarians in the New York City area, was held last week.

I don't think I ever got around to this when Vikki's book first came out, but Alison Lewis's nice review in the Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT) Newsletter reminded me to do it now.

Basically I'm saying, "Yay! Radical Reference helped someone write a book!"

Hand-out for the "Taking Back Wall Street: DIY corporate research for activists and media makers" session at the 2009 NYC Grassroots Media Conference

Skillshare offered at the Grassroots Media Conference
Saturday, May 30, 2009
2:45-4:15
Hunter College, 68th & Lexington
Register for the whole conference

The sixth annual NYC Grassroots Media Conference is fast approaching!

FYI for non-ALA members, a call for survey participation. Excerpt from ALA President Jim Rettig's message:

"Your input is needed!

2009 NYC Anarchist Book Fair
Saturday, April 11, 11:15am-12:45pm
Tamiment Library
70 Washington Square South
Free

Jillian's slides
Nicole and Nick's slides

Archivists Jillian Cuellar (Tamiment Library) and Nicole Martin (Democracy Now!) and IT Director Nick Gilla (Democracy Now!) will give instruction on archiving principles and techniques for physical and digital materials. This skillshare will be appropriate for individuals and groups interested in preserving their documents and media.