Now presenting: Open Stacks #13
Also available via the podcast feed.
23+ minutes of nearly insightful discourse. This just might be the best episode yet. I focus heavily on only two topics this week: biometrics and legislating gay-themed children’s books. Sticking with the divisive stuff. If you wanna know my take on it, you’ll just have to listen.
One quick correction: For whatever reason, I had gotten it in my head that Sherri’s last name over at schwagbag was Vogel. It is in fact Vokey. Not even close. So my sincerest apologies to Sherri for the misrepresentation on the show.
Show notes:
1. Johnson County Public Library has a change of brain
Kansas City Star coverage (courtesy of LISNews)
2. Let’s Talk Biometrics
a. Library Card? Check. Fingerprint? Really? - Chicago Tribune, May 20, 2005
b. Jessamyn’s comments
c. Why fingerprint based biometric systems are bad for you.. (courtesy of Michael Pate)
d. On the gummi bear workaround:
- The Register
- PC World
- Impact of Artificial “Gummy” Fingers on Fingerprint Systems (courtesy of Rochelle)
e. the Slashdot thread
f. Sherri Vokey (Vokey!) on fingerprinting
g. Michael McGrorty on the imminence of technology
x. See also LiB and KGS
3. The “King and King” and I
a. Oklahoma
- Okla. lawmakers vote to restrict gay books, Washington Times, May 10
- Okla. tells librarians to pull gay books, New York Blade, May 20 (fourth article down)
- Oklahoma lawmakers vow more work on gay books policy, The Advocate, May 26
b. Louisiana
- Gay book not child’s play, says lawmaker, The Times-Picayune, May 20
- Book restriction motion rejected by House panel, The Times-Picayune, May 26
c. U.S. House
- Federal bill restricts access to gay books, Washington Blade, May 27
4. Oh I almost forgot, a quick plug for Walt Crawford’s comments on podcasting in the most recent Cites & Insights (now available either in its entirety as a pdf or chapterized in HTML)
Now presenting: Open Stacks #12
Also available via the podcast feed.
A mere 12+ minutes this time. I must have been in a hurry. This week, I talk a bit about productivity and the pursuit of improving my own. For those of you who don’t listen to the show, but still read this blog, I asked people to share their approaches to project/time management. Give me a call (206-350-STAX) or perhaps post it on your blog. Thanks in advance.
Show Notes:
1. Productivity:
Getting Things Done by David Allen (related post at Library Supporter)
TiddlyWiki and GTDTiddlyWiki (Fiona posts about information management)
Ta-da Lists (Science Library Pad)
2. White supremacists in Somerville, MA (via LISNews):
Boston Globe article - White supremacists rally in Somerville
Travelin’ Librarian asks a good question
Somerville Journal article - White Revolution threatens to sue
Library Journal blurb
3. Condom Machines at Tucson PL? (also via LISNews)
4. Clermont County PL (OH) looks at charging fees for Internet usage (yes, also via LISNews)
5. My new hero, Diane Davis (see also remarks by KGS)
Now presenting: Open Stacks #11
Also available via the podcast feed.
Show Notes:
1. Welcome to the NEASIST conference attendees (Note: link leads to the conference blog)
2. Correction regarding last week’s show
3. Why I’m Glad I Went to Illinois
4. Houston Public Library regulations
Houston Chronicle story
5. Fairfax County Public Library gets DRMed (courtesy of Boing Boing):
Washington Post article (I’m sure this requires registration)
Phil Shapiro’s screed and song
MAKE audio show
6. Podcasting at WebJunction?
Now presenting: Open Stacks #9
Also available via the podcast feed.
17+ minutes of my seriously lacking verbal dexterity (fun game to play at home - count how many times I use the word “interesting”). Due to lack of available hours in the day, I didn’t edit the sound to the extent I might normally. I offer my apologies in advance.
Show notes:
1. Jybe revisited
Here’s the post that Paul (my newest good buddy!) mentions in his comment.
2. Podscope and the notion of “embracing podcasting”
3. The Bibliocasting listserv
4. My experience with screencasting
5. The DVD crisis at Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library
From the Tampa Tribune: County Grabs Library Remote
Michael Pate’s compilation of responses
I’m having some scheduling problems at the moment, but that’s the problem with free content, right? You only get content when I’m free. In the meantime, go play with the Annotated New York Times.
Now presenting: Open Stacks #8
Also available via the podcast feed.
Just about fourteen minutes. Not the most coherent fourteen minutes of recorded audio content ever, but there’s some kernels of cohesion in there, I promise.
Show notes:
1. Jybe test drive
2. Are Public Libraries Criminalizing Poor People?
3. Bill seeking to open up children’s patron records in Maine:
–Portland Press Herald piece
–Morning Sentinel piece
4. Belligerent IM Patrons
Here it is: CIL Recap Show
As always, the show is also available via the podcast feed.
Listen to how many times I use the word “space” in 15+ minutes. Rejoice when I edit out my coughing fit. It’s can’t-miss entertainment.
If I get a chance, I’ll post some related links a bit later tonight.
At long last: Open Stacks #7
Also available via the podcast feed.
I am extremely pleased to bring you an interview with Michael Stephens, best known in the blogosphere as the author of the Tame the Web blog. The topic of conversation is the forthcoming Computers in Libraries conference.
18 minutes in all, 16 of which is the interview. I’d love to get some feedback on the interviewing concept, a skill with which I have no experience. Apologies in advance for any volume inconsistencies.
Thanks to everyone who has been voting for the show over at Podcast Alley. The new one-vote-per-month system is much more equitable, but I’ll need your continued (non-monetary) support to gain some presence in the rankings.
I have something a little different planned for this week, so I’m going to hold off on posting any audio until later in the week.
In other news, Chris over at Podcast Alley has changed the voting procedure to a one-vote-per-month approach. It’s a much more sensible, equitable voting system. He’s reset the vote tally, so if you’ve heard and liked the show, I would certainly appreciate your vote. I’m currently in the top 100 for the month, but we can do better than that, can’t we? And if you haven’t heard the show, what are you waiting for?
