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Internet now on disk
At this stage, there is no information on the size of the packages you will receive every two months. But all you'll have to do is network the discs into your LAN, and your library users will have access to the entire Internet. Although the site content could now be up to several weeks old, at least you'll no longer have to maintain modems ... ...No more to read here >> Reading program "cracked"
Even our youngest techno-savy library users know that they can download 'hacks' or 'cracks' to convert free demonstration versions of multi-media games into full versions. Whilst we continue to promote books and reading as a recreational activity, one 8 year old was heard to announce that she'd found the "cheat" for the reviewing form that was part of a local public library's Reading Program. "Nah ... you don't have to really read the book. The answer's on the back cover" ... ... No more to read here >> Library crime escalating
With increasingly more visible scrutiny by The Authorities, and legislation such as The Patriot Act, librarians are finding themselves walking on egg shells. Even the opening of mail could result in an inadvertent violation of written instructions, and could be reported ... ... No more to read here >> Summer fashions for librarians
In a touching tribute to Warrior Librarianship, the French designer offered 28 ensembles for spring-summer 2004. He was quite specific in stating that many of them had been inspired by traditional warriors. With less cumbersome designs allowing for comfortable shelving in libraries without air conditioning, Gaultier also offered a sublime masculine suit in navy alpaca for daytime for male librarians. For a chic summer soiree behind the stacks, the Gaultier woman will be seen in full richly embroidered skirts or a rose velvet siren gown lined with shimmering green chiffon. Hair styles should be in keeping with the outfits, with a less constrictive style encouraged .... ... No more to read here >>
LIBRARY BUDGETS Buying online
Online retailing may hold the key. Following The Scout Report's mention of Add AllBook search, the Warrior Librarian Finance Division investigated this further. Add All book search allows a price comparison by US state. Interestingly, Biblias Guide in New York state is available from 26 alternative places of purchase, with prices varying from US$20 (+ $4.95 shipping) to $30.95 (+ $5.00 shipping). A number of other online book purchasing services were also investigated, and may well become the next journal article in a regular print-type publication. Unfortunately, the Warrior Librarian Domestic Division is about 6 weeks behind in the ironing at this time .... ... ... No more to read here >>
Griffiths' literary output, aimed at the teenage years, is noted as being highly successful with young males - due in a large part to the continuous mention of body emissions. Publishers Scholastic have now included an online game on their Griffiths website, in addition to the news that the latest book "Zombie bums (or butts) from Uranus" will be released in the US in April this year ... ... No more to read here >>
Now the Rand Corporation has published a 118 page pdf document about how easy and quick online surveys are. With seven chapters, three appendices, and an extended literature review, it all seems to defeat the whole point of short, quick and cheap ... ... ... No more to read here >>
MORE ORIGINAL HUMOR
Research has shown that the average librarian will take 15 to 20 minutes to read this web page. Anecdotal evidence is suggesting that many librarians fear they do not have enough time to investigate the humor links. The majority of the 90+ original library humor items (all written by Biblia, and not available anywhere else on the 'net) in the Humor Index are designed to take less than 2 minutes to read. However, if you choose to hang around there for hours reading them all, then re-reading them, then WLW cannot take any responsibility. You now have the choice of using the genetically unmodified Alphabetical Index or the dolphin-safe Dewey Version. Caffeine-free version has been temporarily canned, pending an FDA investigation ... MOST POPULAR BIBLIA PAGES TO DATE:
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UPDATE: Reported here last edition was the fact that the books and equipment of 6 British school libraries had been impounded. WLW readers will be glad to hear that the books have now been returned. At this stage there is no information as to the extent of the effect of the WLW coverage ... Now we're getting library management advice from book reviewers. The Sydney Morning Herald's Ruth Wajnryb, in reviewing three books on language, states " ... In many ways, the world is not a conducive place for books: they are constantly under threat - through natural decomposition or disaster, or, more commonly, wilful destruction, through bombardment, fire, looting and pillaging. The ravages of deterioration and destruction are matched by those of a breed of librarians won't to cull for the sake of shelf space." [WLW emphasis] The email address for Letters to the Editor (for the Sydney Morning Herald) is ... The council controlling the Herts (UK) libraries is to cut staff to create extra funding for "extended library hours, more resources and additional programs". What's wrong with this picture? Would any multi-media collection be complete without the interactive CD on Malta's National Library, funded by UNESCO in the interests of promoting "science, culture and education"? The series of three fires at the South Campbell Avenue Library reeked the expected havoc, but the method for loss assessment is a concern. Librarians are required to "sniff" the books identify those that were doused in petrol ... The British Library was probably very lucky to have audio visual equipment stolen. It will be replaced under insurance. Had it been any of the irreplacable documents or historical tomes, which incidently would have been worth a lot more on the black market, although not as easy to sell through e-bay ... In preparing for shipment to the Richard Nixon Presidential Library, the National Archives - after 30 years of safe-keeping - is packing up "more than 4,000 hours of surreptitious White House recordings, 46 million pages of documents, 500,000 photographs, and 30,000 presents given to the former president while he was in office", following changes in legislation. "We're not in the business of throwing things out here," National Archives spokeswoman Susan Cooper said ... Will media giant and multi-millionaire Conrad Black's refusal to meet his pledge of US$100,000 to New York City Library result in having his borrowing rights suspended? And would he care ... The Sun-Post noted today that of the 27 winners of the New York Times Librarian of the Year awards announced last December, none were from Minnesotta. Gee, how many states in the U.S. ... It's been long enough since the announcement of the Caldecott and Newbery awards that they are no longer newsworthy, except for here ... Is there any cause for concern about the appointment of the new director for India's National Library? News reports state that Sudhendu Mandal is a professor of biology, but neglects to mention the known health hazards of fungal growth in aging books. It was also alleged that during his tenure as a finance officer, he was forced to go on leave for two months. But in these days of budget restrictions, isn't 'creative accountancy' almost a critical skill. Maybe the fact that he has no experience in library administration could be a slight handicap ... There is no more >>
Master Librarian, runnning in the first race at Sandown (Melbourne), came last. Probably stopped to refer to the instruction manual, fixed a few problems, and spent time helping the other horses ... There is no more >>
I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them. E.V. Lucas
Emode is offering a free online quiz to find out What Kind of Dog are You?. Which is really strange ... if your dog is clever enough to use a keyboard, you'd think it would already know what breed it was .... There is no more >>
Language is a wonderful thing. Usually. Except when it becomes an examinable subject. Or is required to pass exams. Luckily, medical students can now go to English Med and learn medical english .... There is no more >>
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Alexa, an affiliate of Amazon.com, now offers "the entire Internet on disk", for a very reasonable price. With 500 Terabytes and expanding at a rate of 30 Terabytes per month, updates are completed every 60 days.
Despite the best efforts of libraries to encourage patrons to use an ethical approach to all matters relating to information, there are apparently widening cracks in the approach.
Since the razing of the (original) Great Library of Alexandria, arson has been a problem for libraries. Seems like the full spectrum of crime, from graffiti to violence, has been with libraries ever since they were invented.
Jean-Paul Gaultier delivered a stunning haute couture 
One of the greatest drains on collection development (apart from the actual costs) is dealing with book sellers. Although it's nice to get out once in a while to the local bookshop, who has the time? Or the energy? (Or the money?)
Towards the end of last year, this august journal (actually, at the moment it's a January journal, but why be picky?) conducted an online survey of WLW reader preferences.
MASS MEDIA: Yet again, there has been no coverage in any of the national papers on either Biblia or Warrior Librarian Weekly. Sheesh, even the Blacktown Sun and the Blacktown Advocate seem to be completely tied up with other stories ...
CONFERENCES Biblia's next conference appearance is scheduled on 
ACADEMIA: The University of Texas at Arlington now lists this website on its page 'Websites for Professional Growth'...
INTERNET: Google now lists 'about' 1,830 hits for a search on the phrase "warrior librarian". Not that we check regularly or anything ....
FROM THE MAILBOX: There's been an interesting increase in the number of "bouncing" emails coming back to our mailbox - particularly as they weren't sent from here. When we find out who's spoofing our address to send p*orn*graphic spam, boy, are they in deep trouble ...
