Hexes, Hashtags, and Hypersigils: Happy Halloween

Our world has been dealing with becoming digital for almost 30 years, but the next frontier, digital transformation, is now upon us. This year, Computers in Libraries will delve deeper into library models, strategies, transformational technologies, creative processes, and innovative programs while looking for new and exciting solutions to engage communities and have positive impacts on members.

At Computers in Libraries, you'll hear from excellent and innovative libraries, network and learn from leaders in the field, and definitely be an active participant.

Mark your calendar now to join your peers in Arlington, VA in 2018!

NewsBreaks

by Woody Evans

Maybe you or some of your friends, like mine, are feeling worn down by this scary year and are horrified by the lack of respect for critical media inquiry, for consensus-building and peer review. The moorings have shifted. The commonweal broke a spoke. The geese are flying backward, and the bats are hunting horses. But don't worry, trick-or-treaters, it gets worse …

Weekly News Digests

Credo's 'Spooky Reference'

"Digging up hard facts on mythical monsters can be tricky ..."

'All the Candy That’s Sold During Halloween Week …'

All of the candy sold during Halloween week would "be as large as six Titanics and weigh 300,000 tons."

'New Online: Scary Stories and More'

"[T]he Library of Congress has released a new web guide to Halloween resources at the Library."

'A Ghostly Image: Spirit Photographs'

"Claims of capturing a spirit with the camera lens were made as early as the 1850s, when photography was relatively new to the world."

'Amazon Prime’s New Delivery Service Is Low-Key Terrifying'

Amazon Key "allows Amazon couriers to open your door via a smart lock and leave your package inside your home."

'Phantoms Among the Folios: A Guide to Haunted Libraries'

"[G]hostly phenomena--whatever the cause--can manifest in well-lit, modern offices as well as crumbling Carnegies."

NewsLink Spotlight

What's New From Pew Research Center

by Brandi Scardilli

NewsBreaks often covers the latest surveys and reports from Pew Research Center, "a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world." Its website has eight topic sections, each of which showcases the latest research, which is collected in reports, fact sheets, or other formats that extrapolate respondents' answers to cover the entire U.S. population. ... Here's a roundup of the latest news from each section.

How Public Libraries Can Access Political Influence (4:19)

Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL) executive director Stephen Abram explains how libraries can engage with and wield influence in the affairs of their communities in this clip from his presentation at Computers in Libraries & Internet Librarian 2020.

Bookshelf

Online Teaching in K-12: Models, Methods, and Best Practices for Teachers and Administrators
Edited by Sarah Bryans-Bongey and Kevin J. Graziano
Foreword by Norman Vaughan

Online Teaching in K–12 is the essential hands-on reference and textbook for education professionals seeking success in the planning, design, and teaching of K–12 online courses and programs.

2016/352 pp/hardbound | ISBN 978-1-57387-527-1
Regular Price: $65.00 | Web Orders: $58.50

Conference Connection

Upcoming Information Today, Inc. virtual conferences:

WebSearch University Presents Searchers Academy (March 22)
Computers in Libraries Connect 2021 (March 23-25)

View the list of global conferences here.

ITI Blogs

If you regularly read blogs, add these to your reader:

ITI Conferences (libconf.com): covering ITI’s library conferences worldwide

ILI365/InfoToday Europe (infotoday.eu): news and ideas for, and by, innovative info pros from around the world, throughout the year

Streaming Media (streamingmedia.com/Articles/Blog): the go-to destination for opinion, analysis, and insights into the entire online video ecosystem

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Editor: Brandi Scardilli
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