"If it isn't broke, you probably aren't playing with it hard enough."
found technology - tech that was designed with no library use in mind, but can become useful!
iTunes playlist sharing -
New music, themed playlist, added call numbers
quota (only 5 people can visit per day?)
CD circ went up 5% and then went down. But it does get you into student territory. Go where your users are... into their iTunes!
The Beats, expose rich content, spoken word material, pedagogical material.
New issues: network limitations, password access.
Bob Dylan collection. Bought from iTunes, printed out booklet, put the music on an iPod and included podcasts on Bob Dylan as well.
Catalog enhancements: DIY content, iTunes linkmaker utility, software information.
Issues: it takes work to make it listenable as something other than just a electronic resource. Must be burned, labeled, liner notes printed out, etc.
RSS as a marketing tool:
LoC RSS feeds available.
google reader has tags.
plasma screen displays. shows a static slideshow of library info, as well as a changing schedule of library events, and a changing show of aggregated news feeds.
presentationpoint.com
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