Monthly Archives: May 2008

The Future of Libraries

Posted on May 29, 2008 by admin

Some of you may be interested to read Robert Darnton’s thoughts on libraries from the latest New York Review of Books. Dr. Darnton is Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard. Also, Dr. R. … Continue reading →

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Books for Sale!

Posted on May 28, 2008 by admin

Laura Botts of Mercer University asked that we remind everyone that the Georgia Baptist Historical Society and the Special Collections of Mercer University have books available for purchase. More information can be obtained at the links below. Special Collections Books … Continue reading →

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Retirement of Kathy Sylvest

Posted on May 27, 2008 by admin

All of the members of ALABI are undoubtedly familiar with Kathy Sylvest. Over the years, she has been a friend to many of us, and she played an integral part in the development of both SBLA and ALABI. Taffey Hall … Continue reading →

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Open Source Descriptive Tools Presentation

Posted on May 23, 2008 by admin

I realize that I did not print out contact sheets for my presentation from the Tuesday afternoon session, so I have included the presentation below. It contained several links, and I wanted to make those available in case some of … Continue reading →

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Macon in the Rearview

Posted on May 23, 2008 by admin

ALABI 2008 at Mercer University is now in the books. I sincerely enjoyed spending time with everyone who attended. I am always encouraged by the camaraderie and collegiality that exists at our meetings, and this year was no different. Every … Continue reading →

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