Category Archives: Technology

Our Kindle Pilot

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Andy

As of today users can borrow Kindles from Boatwright Library that we’ve preloaded with 11 different titles. They can be checked out for two weeks and one renewal is possible. If users want to explore additional content they’re welcome to … Continue reading →

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Starbucks’ Digital Network: A Challenge for Libraries?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Andy

Starbucks announced today on Twitter that as of July 1, 2010 wifi access would be free of charge at all locations via a one-click sign on. What else could be more appealing than relaxing in a comfy chair with your … Continue reading →

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The New Boatwright Mobile Site

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Andy

A few weeks ago we soft launched an update to the mobile version of our library website. The previous version featured bare-bones html and utilized Google’s Wireless Transcoder to make our OPAC mobile friendly. The old version was a great … Continue reading →

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iPad: Initial Impressions

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Andy

Not often do “magical and amazing” new products enter the marketplace, so it was a necessity that our library purchase an iPad (or two) and see how they compare to the Kindles we are beta testing in a class this … Continue reading →

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LibGuides: Using Images from Syndetics vs. Amazon

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Andy

We licensed LibGuides from Springshare this past summer as part of a complete redesign of our library’s site. It has been a great addition and gives our subject liaisons complete control over the content they want/need to share with the … Continue reading →

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