Posted in engaged and informed, interconnected and virtual, libraries change lives, social media and innovation, tagged CFE, digital inclusion, MLA on January 27, 2010| Leave a Comment »
The key role of public libraries in opening up free online access and providing support to help people get online is highlighted in a new research report.
Posted in engaged and informed, interconnected and virtual, social media and innovation, tagged Library 101, Michael Porter on January 12, 2010| Leave a Comment »
1,500 library professionals from around the globe come together to celebrate libraries, technology and change for the Library 101 project. The project aims to honour library staff traditions while practically embracing emerging technologies. Since going live in October 2009 there have been an enormous 17,800 views of the Library 101 music video on Youtube and over 3000 fans on Facebook.
Posted in interconnected and virtual, social media and innovation, tagged 38minutes, Channel 4, Ewan McIntosh on December 21, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Ewan is one of Europe’s foremost experts in digital media for public services, particularly in education. He was a key player in setting up one of the most ambitious investment funds from a public service broadcaster in the UK. He made the call on investing over £1m in cutting edge and high impact digital media products. He is also the founder of 38minutes.co.uk, the creative industries platform for the North of the UK.
Ewan’s understanding and application of the latest web, mobile and games technology also continues to influence policy and practice in the world of education, where his personal passions lie.
Posted in engaged and informed, interconnected and virtual, social media and innovation on December 11, 2009| 1 Comment »
Check out this fantastic new e-newsletter, this month featuring Credit Crunch Libraries – the latest initiative for saving money and being sustainable by borrowing Electricity Monitor Meters.
25 & 26 February 2010
A major new conference devoted to 21st Century public service delivery for the digital generation
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