Book

Is the book out? Good question.

Monday, June 11th, 2007

A couple of weeks ago, I finally received copies of my re-printed book. The laminate is on nice and tight as it should be and the cover colors are a bit lighter. It looks good. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like my book is shipping (at least I have not heard of anyone receiving a copy) [...]

Update on Social Software in Libraries

Sunday, May 6th, 2007

I’m sure those of you who have ordered Social Software in Libraries are wondering when your books will be coming. Believe me, I’m more anxious than anyone to see the new and pristine version (see this post for background on the first printing snafu). I have been assured by John Bryans, Editor-in-Chief of Information Today [...]

Wishing it were an April Fools’ Day Prank

Monday, April 2nd, 2007

Bad news, folks. Apparently the printer of my book screwed up big time and the book is going to have to be completely re-printed by another company. According to the Editor-in-Chief at Information Today Books, John Bryans, the cover is too dark and at least 60% of advance copies have defective laminate. They [...]

The book is here!

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

The book is here!

Originally uploaded by librarianmer.

My day started off pretty badly. I woke up and my neck was so stiff and painful that I couldn’t turn my head or lift my left arm. I ended up calling Adam around 1 pm to pick me [...]

Flickr Alternative Book Cover Contest!

Monday, March 5th, 2007

Every day, I see something amazing and creative that people have done online with photos, audio or video content. Whether they are creating something totally new or remixing things to develop something that the original creator had never envisioned, I am just blown away at what the Web now allows us to do creatively.
Since my [...]

Social Software in Libraries: Almost Here!

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Social Software in Libraries cover

Originally uploaded by librarianmer.

I just heard from the folks at Information Today that my book is heading off to the printer tomorrow! I think it’s going to spend some time there, because I was told that it will be available at [...]

Things I wish I’d known about before I finished my book

Friday, August 18th, 2006

I must apologize for not writing much lately. I really believed that when I finished my book I would have lots and lots of spare time, but then the speaking engagements came rolling in and the professors in the graduate programs at Norwich suddenly “got religion” regarding information literacy. All good things, but they take [...]

Book trumps blogging

Monday, May 29th, 2006

My book is due in just over a month. This is a fact that is causing me a fair amount of anxiety. I know I’ll get it done in time, but will it be good? I don’t know. Roy Tennant, trying to be nice and give me advice a while back, [...]