CFLC Chronicles: Know an Outstanding Public Librarian?

Do you know an outstanding public librarian? If so, nominate him or her for The 2005 New York Times Librarian Awards. From the nomination form:

"The purpose of The Times Librarian Award is to recognize those librarians whose exemplary performance and outstanding community service have made their libraries friendlier and more accessible institutions.

Eligible nominees include any librarian with a master’s degree in library science currently working in a public library in the United States. School and university librarians are not eligible.

Nominators are encouraged to nominate librarians who consistently demonstrate the highest level of professionalism, knowledge and public service in the execution of their duties.

Winners will be announced in The Times in November and each will receive $2,500."

All nominations must be received by Sept. 2, 2005.

Wouldn't it be great to have a winner be from a CFLC member library?

SUBJECTS: CFLC CHRONICLES

Web Search Stuff: Google's Logos

Happy Independence Day! Searching Google earlier today and seeing the fun holiday logo inspired this post to point out the all-too-well-hidden logo archives. For a break in the middle of a dull day, check out Google's Holiday Logo Archives.

Among some of the more entertaining postings to be found there are these gems: the Dilbert Doodle and the Easter Egg Applet.

For more "stupid Google tricks" and lots of searching hints and help, come to the upcoming workshop, Google Like a Goo-Ru!, at Volusia on Wednesday, August 10.

SUBJECTS: WEB SEARCH STUFF; WORKSHOP WEALTH

Reference Riches: CFLC Reference Desk Updated

The CFLC Reference Desk page has been updated. Check out the greatly expanded sections: Biography; Dictionaries, Grammar & Citation Aids, Thesauri, & Translation Tools; and Encyclopedias.

Some other individual new entries include: Acronyma, a multilingual searchable database of acronyms; Animal Diversity Web, a searchable database/encyclopedia from the University of Michigan; World Atlas of Maps, Flags, and Geography Facts, including free map clip art; and more.

For an extensive guided hands-on exploration of the site, come to the upcoming workshop, Ready Reference Using the Internet, at Volusia on the morning of Thursday, July 7.

SUBJECTS: CFLC CHRONICLES; REFERENCE RICHES; WORKSHOP WEALTH