Recruiting web workers for your library In the past few years I’ve created a couple of part-time, then full-time, staff positions on the web team at VCU Libraries. Continue Reading →
Easier access for databases and research guides at VCU Libraries Today VCU Libraries launched a couple of new web tools that should make it easier for people to find or discover our library’s databases and research guides. Continue Reading →
Why this librarian supports the Ada Initiative This week the Ada Initiative is announcing a fundraising drive just for the library community. Continue Reading →
A new look for search at VCU Libraries This week we launched a new design for VCU Libraries Search (our instance of Ex Libris’ Primo discovery system). Continue Reading →
Library lessons from the New York Times digital strategy report Cross-posted from VCU Libraries’ intranet with minor edits. Continue Reading →
Takeaways from Code4Lib 2014 I enjoyed the hell out of Code4Lib 2014 in Raleigh, NC back in March. Continue Reading →
Thirteen small ideas from Code4Lib 2013 If you made it through the tome that was the four big ideas, you’ll enjoy this list of smaller ideas from the Code4Lib conference. Continue Reading →
DIY standing desk I got crafty last week and decided to see if I could make a standing desk from found materials around my office. Continue Reading →