Socializing in the Library
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/help/measureb/progstats2.htmlFor the Research Visual Competency, I decided to see how public libraries are measuring up with programming. My interest in programming is

Internet Compentency
For the Internet competency, I didn't have to spend a lot of time searching for a reputable website I wanted to share. http://www.libraryjournal.com/ is the site I browse most often to stay current with what is happeni

Pimping in the Library
http://www.unshelved.com/PimpMyBookcart/2008/Before this gets offensive, allow me to explain. The word "pimp" has many meanings. And just like libraries, it is evolving. The Urban Dictionary defines pimp (in the context it is used in this post) as:"Someone or something with especially flamboya

DIALOG dilemia
The set up of DIALOG was so foreign to me that I found it very difficult to enjoy the process. I don't feel it is very user friendly, especially for a novice, and I doubt many students would have the patience to learn the commands required to retrieve results. DIALOG is probably much more valuable to an expert, such as a profe

I choose a topic ...
I choose a topic that I was recently asked by a friend to search. She is looking for information about vaccines and their link to autism. More specifically, she wants to know if there is a connection, what vaccines are involved, and the controversy among health professionals as to whether or not we should hav