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Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals


Rethinking Information Work: A Career Guide for Librarians and Other Information Professionals


$28.94


Today, information work offers you an unprecedented number of career options. Whether you are a student, taking your first steps in librarianship, a mid-careerist planning your next best professional move, or a seasoned information professional looking for new directions and growth; this practical guide can help you sort through the options. Leading you through a process of planning the informatio…

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December 14th, 2009 at 8:06 am

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Romance in the new world has taken on new hues. It has embraced technology and dating today via the internet is extremely popular. All of us dream of meeting the ideal man or woman and have in our minds what we like and what we dislike. Online dating makes meeting the ideal very easy. You don’t have to spend time with a person to realize that the person is not the right one and, you can really get to know a person before actually setting up a meeting.

Online dating sites are professionally managed and great care is taken to make it a safe experience. The process is streamlined. You fill in your requirements and the site will send you lists of other members who maybe suitable. Then all you need to do is to look through the lists, short list a few, read their profiles, and then contact them through e-mails or “chat” services provided by the site. Once you touch first base you can get to known the person “virtually” and then decide to proceed to step 2 and meet the most likely candidate. According to studies, the success rate is 94%. And, there are more than 700 dating sites on the World Wide Web.

Professionally managed, the sites have articles that discuss different aspects of dating, tips on how to go about dating, as well as comprehensive FAQs. Most members are computer savvy and educated although there are a few dangers lurking even on dating sites. Tech savvy, online dating has reached new horizons with videos, live voice messaging, and forums.

You can know all you want by reading the profiles, and the match making service will help you narrow your choice using questionnaires and compatibility rankings. You can locate your ideal date by using many criteria like: profession, location, age, physical appearance, lifestyle, horoscope, as well as hobbies.

Online dating is a stress free and affordable way of meeting people, making friends, and finding Mr. Right. You are free to set your own boundaries and can decide whether you are looking for along term relationship or a casual one. The advantage is you can access the sites anytime and from anyplace. Morning, noon, or night the choice is yours.

Prepare yourself mentally. Write down what you like in a partner and what you dislike. Always be honest and fill in correct information on yourself. Projecting a star image will get you nowhere as sooner or later the truth will emerge. Ultimately a date must like you for yourself and not some mirage image of you.

• Read the dos and don’t s given on the site.
• Always be courteous. Don’t keep anyone hanging say yes or no as the case maybe. Follow the unwritten rules of etiquette.
• Protect yourself and never reveal personal information like phone numbers, addresses, or financial information until you are sure of the person and have verified his or her credentials.
• Read a few dating books before you begin your quest. And, once you begin, spare some quality time to read through profiles and make contact with suitable people.
• Be careful and plan to meet the ideal on a foursome date. Never meet anyone alone or in secluded spots. Read and understand rules of safety.
• If you have been in a relationship before or have children say so. Never hide facts.
• If a person is upsetting you or troubling you report the incident to the site management and block the person from contacting you or accessing your profile.
• Choose a site that has credibility and is a member of the TRUSTe program or has a BBB online reliability seal.

Realize your hopes and dreams by using online dating sites. They are safe and there is nothing to be afraid of. Ask around and you will find that many of your friends or colleagues have been quite successful at online dating.

About the Author:

Chris Young is a freelance writer for Online Dating Service , the premier Online Dating Service website to find online dating including topics on dating news, feature dating stories, dating chat, dating tips and more. He also freelances for the premier Best Restaurants site.

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Yomega Hyper Warp Heavy Wing


Yomega Hyper Warp Heavy Wing


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Bondhus 20199 Balldriver L-Wrench Double Pack, 10999 (1.5-10mm) and 10937 (0.050-3/8-Inch)


Bondhus 20199 Balldriver L-Wrench Double Pack, 10999 (1.5-10mm) and 10937 (0.050-3/8-Inch)


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J-B Weld 8237 Kwik Plastic


J-B Weld 8237 Kwik Plastic


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Repair and rebuild any rigid and semi flexible plastic including ABS, PVC, and CPVC. Rebuild automotive trim, fiberglass parts, and vinyl siding. Bonds instantly with superior strength and does not shrink or pull away. Sets in 20 minutes. Drinking water safe….

Bondhus 20899 Balldriver GoldGuard Finish L-Wrench Double Pack, 38099 (1.5-10mm) and 37937 (.050-3/8-Inch)


Bondhus 20899 Balldriver GoldGuard Finish L-Wrench Double Pack, 38099 (1.5-10mm) and 37937 (.050-3/8-Inch)


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Dremel 4486 MultiPro Keyless Chuck


Dremel 4486 MultiPro Keyless Chuck


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Dremel 8000-03 10.8-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool


Dremel 8000-03 10.8-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool


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Remember how cool we all thought that first Dremel was? We’re reliving the feeling with this one: lighter, faster, smarter, better, and stronger. The main improvement over the last generation is the battery source: lithium-ion. There are so many reasons to applaud. Lithium holds its charge up to six times longer in storage than nickel-cadmium batteries, so it’s ready when you are. Remember the dis…

Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station


Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station


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Turn that Dremel rotary tool into a drill press with this rotary tool workstation from Dremel. The station accepts several Dremel models to drill perpendicular and angled holes in 15-degree increments from 90 degrees vertical to 90 degrees horizontal. Inch and metric markings on the base make for accurate drilling of workpieces. Depth markings with depth stop provide consistent depth adjustment, w…

Ultra Stomp Rocket


Ultra Stomp Rocket


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Stomp Rocket Ultra with 4 Rockets… real foam-tipped rocketry, ready to fly in seconds, up to 200 feet high! Uses no batteries, propellant or other harmful chemicals… just human-powered compressed air. The Stomp Rocket Ultra and other similar kits are used by teachers around the world to illustrate physical principles like trajectory, projection, force and motion. Of course, you’ll have a blast…

Nerf N-Strike Maverick - Colors May Vary


Nerf N-Strike Maverick – Colors May Vary


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This blaster is awesome for quick loading and rapid firing. Sharpen your skills and achieve battle superiority with a quick-firing rotating barrel. Line up your shot and prepare for battle: Simply slide, lock and load your way to N-Strike victory. The air-powered blaster features a quick-firing, rotating barrel. The blaster’s barrel flips open for easy loading. It comes with 6 Suction Darts. Produ…

Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Flying Shark


Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Flying Shark


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Air Swimmers swim through the air with incredibly smooth and life-like swimming motion. These amazing fish provide hours of remote control indoor fun in even the smallest of rooms (not for outdoor use). They require only four AAA batteries (one in the body, three in the controller) and have complete up, down and 360 degree turning control. The Shark is remote infra-red controlled and will respond …

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Why are some librarians such idiots?

I had to check out a bunch of books at the library about serial killers, because I’m taking a sociology course called “outsiders and deviants” and I’m writing a final research paper about it. Anyway, the librarian gave me such a dirty look and was acting all weird cause I was checking out all of these books about serial killers. Hello? Shouldn’t they be trained that people need books for school essays ?! It’s not like I’m reading up so I can learn how to be a serial killer! lol
Thoughts? Opinions?

Samething happened to my friend. My friend had to sign out a book on romance and stuff (for Romeo + juliet) and the librarian started acting all wierd, we were like…whatsup? and he was like ..’nothing but i just think that you guys should focus on school more now.”
and that was so offending.


CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (Exam 640-802), Third Edition (Containing ICND1 and ICND2 Second Edition Exam Certification Guides)


CCNA Official Exam Certification Library (Exam 640-802), Third Edition (Containing ICND1 and ICND2 Second Edition Exam Certification Guides)


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CCNA Official Exam Certification Library, Third Edition, is the newest edition of the all-time best-selling CCNA self-study preparation package. This comprehensive review and practice package is designed for the latest CCNA 640-802 exams. The two books contained in this package, CCENT/CCNA ICND1 Official Exam Certification Guide, Second Edition, and CCNA ICND2 Official Exam Certification Guide, Se…

A manual of school librarianship : a collection of summaries of talks given to the students of training course for school librarians in Rajasthan held from May to July, 1965 in the Rajasthan University Library.


A manual of school librarianship : a collection of summaries of talks given to the students of training course for school librarians in Rajasthan held from May to July, 1965 in the Rajasthan University Library.




TRAINING IN THE ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT: DESIGNING COURSES FOR YOUR CLIENTELE.: An article from: Australasian Public Libraries and Information Services


TRAINING IN THE ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT: DESIGNING COURSES FOR YOUR CLIENTELE.: An article from: Australasian Public Libraries and Information Services


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This digital document is an article from Australasian Public Libraries and Information Services, published by Auslib Press Party Ltd. on December 1, 1999. The length of the article is 4756 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with…

Vasst Training DVD: Understanding Copyright Law, What You Need to Know (Kenneth R. Wallentine, Esq)


Vasst Training DVD: Understanding Copyright Law, What You Need to Know (Kenneth R. Wallentine, Esq)


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Understanding Copyright Law What You NEED to Know, with Kenneth R. Wallentine, Esq. “Understanding Copyrights: What You NEED to Know” is the first video of it’s kind in the multimedia training world. Join Kenneth R. Wallentine, Esq. as he unravels the myths, half-truths and facts about copyright laws and practices in this hour-long video presentation. You’ll find out what types of work are copyrig…

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November 25th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

antique library bookshelves

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antique library bookshelves
is it possible to get a paperback book converted into one of those old-fashioned hardcover books?

here is a picture

http://www.ursusbooks.com/rarebookscat.php?category=Sets%20%26%20Bindings

so is there a service that would either recreate or start from stratch modern books into that bookbinding.?
i like old fashioned things and i want all the books in my library (new and Antique) to have the same type, not nessesarly the same color, of hardcover binding. i think it looks a bit messy and disorganized to have a mixture of both on my bookshelf. btw, i dont wanna do it myself, im a bit accident prone. :( .

I work in a library and there is a book service that takes paperbacks and recovers them into a hard back.. I don’t remember what it is called as I don’t do the ordering but go to your local library and ask them about it. We use this a lot and they should know about it too.

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Antique Style Furniture 7ft Library Bookcase Bookshelf


Antique Style Furniture 7ft Library Bookcase Bookshelf


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RESTORED Oak Dropfront Library DESK ~ Antique Bookshelf


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South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection, Open Library, Classic Cherry Bookcase


South Shore Furniture Vintage Collection, Open Library, Classic Cherry Bookcase


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This classic open library is a perfect addition to any room. Its warm, deep color provides extra elegance and charm. Features: Classic Cherry finish Profiled edges Matches other South Shore Vintage Collection items Louis-Philippe style mouldings at the top and bottom of the unit All shelves are 18221; thick Three shelves are adjustable Manufactured from engineered-wood products Constructed of C…

Oxford Small Library Wall with Corner Bookcases


Oxford Small Library Wall with Corner Bookcases


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DaVinci 95 H Entertainment Center and Bookcase Library Wall


DaVinci 95 H Entertainment Center and Bookcase Library Wall


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DAV430, DAV401, DAV411, DAV495, DAV450 Features: -Ladder extends 27” away from bookcase face. Dimensions: -Dimensions of 32” Open Top Bookcase: 94.5” H x 32” W x 16.5” D.-Dimensions of Outside Corner Bookcase: 94.5” H x 16.5” W x 16.5” D.-Dimensions of 48” Plasma TV Stand: 27” H x 48” W x 19” D.-Dimensions of 48” Bookcase, Bridge, and Backpanel: 19” H x 48” W x 16 1/2” D.-Dimensio…

Decorating with Books (House Beautiful)


Decorating with Books (House Beautiful)


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From House Beautiful comes a worthy addition to any decorator’s library–a stylish guide on making books a part of your home décor. Opening the pages of a book can instantly carry you off to another world. But did you realize that, open or closed, books can also make your real world–your home–more fabulous? As legendary designer Billy Baldwin pointed out, they’re “the best decoration,…

Unpacking My Library: Architects and Their Books (Unpacking My Library Series)


Unpacking My Library: Architects and Their Books (Unpacking My Library Series)


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What does a library say about the mind of its owner? How do books map the intellectual interests, curiosities, tastes, and personalities of their readers? What does the collecting of books have in common with the practice of architecture? Unpacking My Library provides an intimate look at the personal libraries of twelve of the world’s leading architects, alongside conversations about the …

The Book on the Bookshelf


The Book on the Bookshelf


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He has been called “the poet laureate of technology” and a writer who is “erudite, witty, thoughtful, and accessible.” Now Henry Petroski turns to the subject of books and bookshelves, and wonders whether it was inevitable that books would come to be arranged vertically as they are today on horizontal shelves. As we learn how the ancient scroll became the codex became the volume we are used to, we…

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November 15th, 2009 at 4:32 am