August 30, 2006

ND-Writers Group:
I became part of a Writers Group within the confines of University Libraries. Pat Loghry is our fearless leader; since about May, 2006, I have as much as possible attended meetings with other Librarians and Library Professional Specialist staffers. Currently, our group is working on drafts for: Library Philosophy and Practice - A Peer-Reviewed Electronic Journal
http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/lpp.htm (apparently there are some problems with the link)
The theme for the publication ND-Writer's Group is working on centers around, "Shape Shifters: Librarians Evolve Yet Again in the Age of Google". this edition will appear in Winter, 2007. Manuscripts are sought which examines concrete changes in a specific area of issues in: public, school, academic, or special librarianship. The focus of my article will be on Instruction. I have been drafting some thoughts, and my plan is to forward one of my drafts to the editors before I leave the office tommorow afternoon. I have Westlaw training first thing tommorow morning, which doesn't leave me room to work on it. I will send out my draft this evening to the editors.

Legal Reseach - LAW 60703:
Assignment #2 for the Law Research is heavy this week. I am going to finish by Wednesday and consult with Chris to see if I am doing the assignment correctly. More and more, Before Marriage and Children, I should have went to Law School (Ha-Ha).

More about yesterday's lunch:
I spoke to Chris about the lunch I had yesterday, and he showed me what his former university does to promote the expertise of the Law Professors in the Media. In addition, he mentioned that Law Faculty across the country have Blogs especially in the areas of expertise of the Professors. The Blogs are a great tool to promote collegial relationships. I totally agree; I hope I am never inclined to be closed minded about how technology is a valuable medium that encourages dialogue amongst colleagues.
UW School of Law
http://www.law.washington.edu/news/articles/faculty.html

University of Detroit Mercy Media Promotions Used:
http://www.udmercy.edu/distinction/

University of Detroit Mercy - Media & Public Relations
http://www.udmercy.edu/news_events/media/


Exciting Things to Note In Library World:
One of my new favorite Librarians in Cyberspace is a former St. Joseph County Public Librarian by the name of Michael Stevens http://tametheweb.com/. He is considered by many amongst the 21st Century Librarian world, the "Guru" of integrating technology into the work of Librarianship. He has a very enthusiastic and engaging presentation style; most importantly, if you are overwhelmed by the options that technology has to offer (attn Professors of all subjects), Michael is the person you want to meet and learn from.

Onward and Upward!