I have written about the Tor Harry Potter reread before. I am really enjoying it, as it is fascinating reading the books slowly, I am already looking out for other rereads, as it is an interesting experience.
The information in the rereads is very useful for readers advisory services, but they would also good to connect readers to, or to run events in the library to tie in to.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
RSS feeds
I was devastated when I heard that Google reader was shutting down. I signed up for some new services to experiment which one would be the happiest solution. One, the Old Reader initially accepted me joining, but then they stopped providing services to new members. They were overwhelmed and it was understandable. They look to be accepting new signings now, if you would like to try them.
Feedly, Newsblur, Pulse, Flipboard, and Zite were all tried.
I currently used a combination of Zite and Newsblur. I have concerns about the Zite/Flip amalgamation.
I pay $2 per month for Newsblur, and it it worth it. I like the mobile and desktop version. It is easy to add new feeds, and delete ones I am no longer interested in. In mostly delete all stories over a day old, to keep what I look at more manageable as I don't always look at it every day.
There is overlap with Zite, but I enjoy the different styles. I really like Feedly too. These are not my only sources of sources, of news, but they make a substantial contribution.
Feedly, Newsblur, Pulse, Flipboard, and Zite were all tried.
I currently used a combination of Zite and Newsblur. I have concerns about the Zite/Flip amalgamation.
I pay $2 per month for Newsblur, and it it worth it. I like the mobile and desktop version. It is easy to add new feeds, and delete ones I am no longer interested in. In mostly delete all stories over a day old, to keep what I look at more manageable as I don't always look at it every day.
There is overlap with Zite, but I enjoy the different styles. I really like Feedly too. These are not my only sources of sources, of news, but they make a substantial contribution.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Celestial City
I am yet to go to see this wonderful sounding exhibition at the Museum of Sydney, and yet, it has already given me much pleasure as I have walked past the museum and seen the installation of the garden out the front.
It is lovely, and I appreciate the information which is being made available in this way, before I even visit the museum. It is a promotion, but it is also a story, and that is impressive.
It is lovely, and I appreciate the information which is being made available in this way, before I even visit the museum. It is a promotion, but it is also a story, and that is impressive.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Vivid and science
Last week, one of the talks I went to as part of Vivid was about science and illustration. It was fascinating to see that this scientific illustration and animation was all about storytelling. There was a tension between accuracy and interpretation. You can see the animations shown and how one is used by the CSIRO as well as the work of David Goodsell.
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