Category Archives: ACRL2015

Lawrence Lessig Closing Keynote

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The huge OCC ballroom was standing room only as Lessig took the stage. He spent the first few minutes establishing the common denominator of the three causes he has fought for throughout his life – that common denominator being equality. For … Continue reading →

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Ebooks, Ebook Platforms and Ebook Usage

Posted on April 5, 2015 by

We are all dealing with myriad questions concerning ebooks, ebook platforms, ebook providers, and ebook usage, so it was an absolute delight to be able to attend three separate sessions on the subject: “Ebook Showdown: Evaluating Academic Ebook Platforms from a User … Continue reading →

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Library Renovations

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

Panel session: “A tale of two libraries: adapting outdated buildings for a sustainable future”. As previously mentioned, the University of Oslo Humanities and Social Sciences Library is in the process of planning and applying for funding for an extensive renovation … Continue reading →

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ACRL Portland wrap-up video

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MLA Video Tutorials

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Did you know that MLA offers video tutorials on how to use their bibliographic database? I teach how to access and use MLAIB all the time, but had no idea until I happened to meet the person who actually makes … Continue reading →

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Sustaining Hype? Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) and Open Access Course Materials

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

At the University of Oslo, we are now half-way through our very first MOOC: What Works: Promising Practices in International Development , a six week course created by the Centre on Development and the Environment (SUM) in partnership with faculty … Continue reading →

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Apropos of Nothing

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Around lunch, the whole convention center suddenly emptied. Apparently, the librarians had found the food trucks. This conference is a two-for-one for me, the exhibition hall is a great place to check out the latest from publishers and content providers. … Continue reading →

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