Internet, Libraries, Thinking

My time at Dominican University

This post was written a while ago, but for some reason didn’t show up on the website so I’m taking the time to retool it a little bit now that I’ve taken a few more classes.

Evolution of my Library

I have found that my local library in Northbrook, IL has evolved drastically over the last 10–15 years. At first I noticed all of the structural changes when they completely rebuilt a whole section of the library. However as I’ve grown older and began to look at things differently I…

“Unprogramming” A new wave of teaching at libraries?

This is a program that I worked on recently and thought it would apply to the ever evolving library setting.

Using the creation of a comic or comic book for an “unprogram” allows STEAM to be used in multiple ways. The obvious factor that is used is…

Graphic Novel Discussion Group for Adults

I have had the pleasure of starting a graphic novel discussion group partnered with the Northbrook Public Library. Our next session will be help at North Shore Comics Inc. in Northbrook at 7 pm on December 15th. This time we are focusing on Eisner Award…

New Media and who can access it at the Library

The question can be raised on what media should be accessible for children and how much time should it be accessible for and it is a good question. We don’t want children to become isolated with the use of media instead of using it as a tool. When…

How the Digital Age is Changing Libraries

After listing to the presentation by Jeremy Shermak I had to shake my head and wonder why didn’t I see the connections that he brought up with how newspapers are adjusting to the digital age and how libraries are doing the same thing. I was surprised at the…

Libraries and the websites they call home

After watching numerous well done presentations in class I have to say I’m surprised at the lack of usability of so many libraries websites. I have to say that my local library has a very efficient and user-friendly system in place. From what I can tell…

Gaming at the Library

I’ve noticed working in a comic and game store and upswing in the desire to sit down and play board games, card games, and role playing games with others rather than simply sit behind a computer and play with or against faceless people all over the globe. Don’t get me wrong I think that…

Studying Family During a Usability Study

For the big project in my internet fundamentals course, I conducted a usability study on an out-of-state, public library website. My participants were five male family members ranging from ages 34 to 71. Two of them are blood relatives, and three of them are…