Tag Archives: usability
m.slv.vic.gov.au a review
The new mobile site of the State Library of Victoria (http://m.slv.vic.gov.au) was launched today. Thanks to @Library_Vic who responded to an earlier tweet of mine regarding libguides and their exhibition on Melbourne Post-War Photography, I hopped on and checked it … Continue reading
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Trials and Tribulations of a usability tester
Assignment time is over, but there is still the last minute posting to the online forum, and text reading to do, so my head is still in study mode (to some extent). My last assignment was to conduct a usability … Continue reading
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Can books talk?
I am counting down the days- 7 to go- until I hand in my last assignment for uni for this semester. I have a pile of books, a pile of projects and a list of shops I am keen to … Continue reading
Eine riesige Bibliothek Nerd
Warning- the following post will contain content of a geeky nature…(and apologies for my shocking German) Google is not the last source of information- a lovely article on how you can’t always get what you want with the search engine … Continue reading
Look out weekend, cause here I come
I am looking forward to having yet another reason to go boots shopping- preferably with my favourite stylist and boot fanatic Ms S. Unfortunately it won’t be THIS weekend as it is looking slightly jam-packed. Apart from the usual rigmarole … Continue reading
All things must pass
This is a must for all librarians, or bibliophiles everywhere. Take a photo of your bookshelf, email it to the New Yorker and they will tell you what your books say about you. Question- what if you have more than … Continue reading
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Feelin’ Alright
There are some days when you feel overwhelmed- yesterday was one of those days for myself. You can get overwhelmed by anything- children, work, technology and information and the effects of information overload. A man by the name of Conrad … Continue reading
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You can’t always get what you want
To the kids, the PC is what Mum and Dad sit at, or where you can play games, see ‘Foxy’ (the Fantastic Mr Fox trailer) or Doctor Who (am a firm believer of getting ‘em when they’re young- speaking as … Continue reading
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Back in the saddle
Amazing what a break from work, eating and drinking lots, and not going anywhere near a computer for a couple of days can do- put on a couple of pounds, missed the whole drama of the Detroit Bomber, the death … Continue reading
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Santa Claus is coming to Town
After much discussion, it has been decided to leave out some gingerbread and a glass of apple juice for Santa, as this is what Master BG likes and some carrots for the reindeer. (Mental note: may sub the apple juice … Continue reading
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