Comments for Stephen's Lighthouse

Comment on New Articles on Information Literacy by Moira Bent

Moira Bent — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:39:55 +0000

Hello Stephen. It’s nice to know you like the booklets. We welcome any feedback on them

Comment on Online Colleges by Carlo

Carlo — Sun, 20 May 2012 15:56:34 +0000

It states “those who do graduate are left with up to 4X as much debt.” Meaning those who don’t graduate escape with none? I wish…

Comment on Library and Archives Canada and other Sad News by LBruce

LBruce — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:03:16 +0000

Thanks ‘LAC Librarian” for posting the actual objectives of the National Library and Archives from the Act it is supposed to be operating under. Often Minister Moore and the National Librarian spout off about the mandate of LAC from the PREAMBLE of the Act rather than the specifics of what they are doing. Then they offer up bromides about ‘modernizing’ LAC and ‘getting with’ the digital age and ignore the fact that the Act directs LAC to collect publications (broadly defined in all formats) and records (again broadly defined) and to facilitate, coordinate, and support library and archival development. Most of this recycled stuff that we have been hearing about since the mid-1990s but they are trying to pass it off by using new speak.

Comment on Friday Fun: 30 Dr. Seuss Quotes that Might Change Your Life by Kim Silk

Kim Silk — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:26:38 +0000

My absolute favourite Dr. Seuss book is “I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew”. It’s all about perseverance and grit.

Comment on Amazon and Lendle by dwittkop

dwittkop — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:34:11 +0000

I’m betting on Overdrive as purchasing company for Lendle…

Comment on Librarians Without Borders by Mark Gelsomino

Mark Gelsomino — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:31:54 +0000

Thanks for uploading the slides (for those of us who couldn’t be there) and many thanks for agreeing to participate!

Comment on Librarians Without Borders by Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:23:20 +0000

Thanks for posting these Stephen! Your talk was inspiring and thought-provoking…as always!

Comment on The Definitive Video On Why the Airplane Cellphone Ban Is Stupid by Annoyed

Annoyed — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:06:29 +0000

Oh, and the shoe bomber….which US airport did he leave from? Wait, he was going to Boston, from London! And the underpants bomber? Which US airport was he leaving from? No, it was from Amsterdam to Detroit.

TSA is a bunch of “security theater” and it is bad theater at that! My worst fear is slipping and falling without the traction of my shoes, or when I wear sandals, catching some foot disease. That is a bigger risk than anything they say they are looking for!

Comment on Comparing Facebook and LinkedIn by Robert T. Youngblood

Robert T. Youngblood — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:49:11 +0000

LinkedIn is such a powerful tool. Many are missing out on the great opportunity to strengten their personal brand by building quality connections.

Kendra,
The best thing you can do when you meet someone in person at a networking event is to ask them “Are you on LinkedIn” – their response along with a business card will enable you to find them and connect with them directly. This has helped me to grow my network and my business tremendously.

Comment on Comparing Facebook and LinkedIn by Joel Carter

Joel Carter — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:43:48 +0000

Thanks for a great comparison of features, benefits and reasons to get more involved in Linked In .