For NKU class: Library Technology, October 14-December 6, 2013.

Module 3, Assignment 5:   Create a blog listing 5 helpful websites for keeping up with library technology. Each entry must contain a link to the website and a brief description (around 25 words) of that site. Send me the link to the blog. (20 points)

1. ALA tech source blog, http://alatechsource.org/


The American Library Association's "techsource" is a branch of the publishing department of ALA.  The blog covers newsworthy trends in technology in libraries.  Includes announcements of ALA workshops, newsletter articles, and reviews of new publications.
 

2. Library 2.0: the future of libraries in the digital age, http://www.library20.com/

The main page has a “forum” and also a list of recent blog posts.  The forum can be a way to get helpful information from peers.  Any member can write a post for the blog--many are links to posts on other blogs--and some of these posts are very informative.


3. LJ: The Library Journal, http://lj.libraryjournal.com/
The home page of each issue of LJ has several topics, similar to the table of contents in the former print edition.  Clicking "Technology" shows the articles about the topic in the current issue.  The LJ is a well respected professional journal and has informative and interesting articles about library technology.

4.  Web Junction's Digital Inclusion classes, http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/digital-inclusion/webinars.html  
Web Junction is a wonderful resource hosted by OCLC and supported by several State Libraries.  If you are lucky enough to be in a place whose State Library is a sponsor, training is free of charge.  There is a whole section of "Digital Inclusion" webinars.  They are current and informative.

5.Librarian in Black, http://librarianinblack.net
This is a blog by Sarah Houghton, Director for the San Rafael Public Library, who created it "to help others find information on library web & digital services."  The blog is over 10 years old and has over 4500 posts.  The posts are informative and enjoyable.  All the articles are archived by date.