QR codes are little images containing information that transmit the contained information when a person snaps the image with their cell phone. QR codes can contain all kinds of information, from contact information and VCards of librarians to links to websites, tutorials, pages with chat widgets and more. This cybertour explores different options for creating and using QR codes, and potential uses in libraries.

Adding value to the information you find doesn’t have to add hours to a project. Learn 5 quick tips for enhancing your value that you can put to use right away—even when you’re pressed for time.

This cybertour discusses gaming programs that will help you engage your community and that you can put together in your library for very little money.

How do you get the attention and support you need from management? This cybertour, based on recent research, shares tips on talking about your value, words to use that executives recognize, and strategies making sure your boss hears you and provides the support and resources you need.

As libraries continue to push resources online and library users visit online, reference services continue to move online as well. New and old software options, ranging from free to fee, can help offer online, interactive reference services via chat, instant messaging, text messaging (SMS), and more. Explore these communication channels and hear our expert’s evaluation of real-life implementation issues.

There are many ongoing and successful efforts inside and outside of government to make government information available on the Internet, free to all. Advocates for open government, as well as the disseminators and users of government information, have encouraged the release of caselaw, statutes, public records, publications and other data held by federal, state and local governments. Learn what information is out there, how it’s being used, and how you and your users can access it and contribute to Gov 2.0.

So exactly what does it mean to move data and services to the “cloud”? This cybertour discusses the concept, the advantages of cloud computing where your documents and data live on the internet, how you can utilize web services in the cloud, and what libraries are currently doing in the cloud.

Shrinking training and travel budgets, and limited staff time make training difficult to accomplish. This cybertour describes how librarians throughout the state participated in training when it was convenient for them without requiring travel or registration fees. Based on the 23 Things model and created on a shoestring, this initiative utilized vendor training materials as well as materials already created by the electronic resources coordinators. It increased the knowledge of participants, allowed them to explore and improve their confidence. Includes tips, suggestions, and lessons learned.

With so many choices these days, what browsers and their plug-ins, apps, etc. are the best? Our expert shares his secrets and strategies for choosing web browsers for particular uses.

Google tests lots of things and shares those through Google Labs. Have you checked its site lately? Hear about some of the new Google features that may be very useful to you in your information environment.

Using results form a recent web survey of 100 academic library websites for digital instruction presence, Donahue demonstrates a set of interactive, animated templates he created for a comprehensive library research skills tutorial. Besides the unique design, a compelling aspect of these templates is how he is using the web to orchestrate a complex team effort towards content development. He shares tips and tricks!