About Me
I am a librarian at Cal Poly Pomona. I have an M.S. in library and information science and an M.A. in English. This weblog reflects my interests in library & information science, literature, language, culture, and the arts. Click for my full profile.
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Books I Like
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Also, I'm currently reading
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ALA Surveys Bush, Kerry on Library Issues (10/28/2004) Both appear to have a strong commitment to libraries and education. ALA states that this comparison is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered an endorsement of either candidate. |
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British Library Starts Email Archive (10/18/2004) The library has appointed the world's first digital manuscripts curator to collect electronic messages from top authors and scientists as they are increasingly using email in place of conventional letters. |
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Flu Vaccine Impounded, Factory Loses License (10/07/2004) The story: "Irregardless of any U.K. regulatory decision or recommendation, we look carefully at all the information," Goodman said before leaving for England. He didn't say "irregardless"! Tell me he didn't really say "irregardless"! |
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Jane Austen meets Bollywood (10/07/2004) Director Gurinder Chadha, best known for Bend It Like Beckham, has revamped Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice to highlight cultural differences between Americans and Indians (read the interview). |
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Google Launches Print Search (10/07/2004) Today Google launched a new service to make print-based materials searchable online. The service is free. Publishers do not have to pay a cent to have Google scan and add their books to the Google search engine. |
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Public and School Libraries to Receive Music CDs (10/05/2004) Several state attorneys general (including CA) sued 5 major music distributors and 3 national chain stores for alleged price fixing. As part of the settlement, the defendants provided $67,375,000 in cash and music CDs worth $75.7 million. California is making its share available for public use via public and school libraries. To read more about the settlement, go here. |
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