Now presenting: Open Stacks #22
Also available via the podcast feed.
This episode focuses mostly on a clumsily-delivered, unscripted introduction to Second Life. I also take a moment to talk about John Iliff, as well as plugging my upcoming SDI presentations. Total runtime is 16:22 16:07. [This episode has been re-edited to eliminate the one really long awkward pause that I forgot to rectify. There's a prime example of not listening to one's own advice. Listen to the whole thing before you publish folks!]
Second Life Library blog
SLL Google Group
I know I’ve mentioned this a few times before, but I’m not afraid of shameless self-promotion (and you shouldn’t be either). Next week, I’ll be giving the first of a two-part session on podcasting for the SirsiDynix Institute.
On Wednesday, May 17th at 11 AM EDT, I’ll be talking about the end-user’s side of podcasting. One week later, on May 24th at 11 AM, I’ll speak about it from the content creator’s perspective.
SDI gave me a flyer to distribute throughtout my network and since y’all qualify, I’ve made the flyer available at this link: http://openstacks.net/SDIPromoFlyer.pdf (pdf). Feel free to post it prominently at your place of work. 
Posted by: Greg Schwartz in Tangent
I can’t properly describe how I’m feeling right now, having just read that one of my newest friends John Iliff has passed away.
I’d only known John a few short months, but as a podcasting enthusiast, we had much in common. Many know him for the variety of things he has done over a celebrated career (including his role in starting PUBLIB), but I will remember John as the guy who was so excited to talk to me about podcasting, that I could barely keep up with the pace of our conversation. I wish we’d had more time to share.
My sincerest condolences go out to his family.
If you haven’t already, please stop by The Industrial Librarian for the Carnival of the Infosciences #36. Thanks to Dave Hook for putting together this week’s collection.
Next week, the Carnival travels to newcomer InfoSciPhi. Please send your submissions to chadwick[at]infosciphi.info.
I need hosting volunteers. We’re good for just a few more weeks, but then the calendar is wide-open. I’ve really appreciated the spirit of volunteerism that has pervaded the Carnival hosting thus far. Let’s keep it up. Newcomers strongly encouraged; oldtimers always welcome. Check the wiki for details.
I forgot to post about the podcasts from the New Jersey Library Association conference two weekends ago. There was a podcasting station and a proper feed. David Bigwood notes the distinct lack of metadata associated with the syndicated mp3s. It’s a good point. As it is, audio is quite difficult to organize and make searchable. For information professionals to not take advantage of the few built-in access points is hard to rationalize. But NJLA must still be commended for their effort and their success in getting a wide variety of voices recorded for posterity.
Head on over to blogwithoutalibrary.net for the Carnival of the Infosciences #35. Nice assortment of submissions this week.
Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by Dave Hook over at The Industrial Librarian. Send submissions to davehook at rogers dot com.
