8 Keys to Success

Become a work-a-frolic. What's not to love!

A brilliant discussion about Copyright...and why it's a hinderance.

Lessons from the fashion industry! I couldn't help but be amused my a Glee episode this season that incorporated a knock off of the "JK Wedding Dance." Professionals copying from the amateurs, with I suspect, no remuneration for the amateurs. Here's the argument for a level, creative playing field.

Experiential Learning

Moving past traditional education...clearly presented and argued. AND she's in PA making a difference!

Promoting Library Use - How Many Dentists Recommend Libraries?

Here's a fun take-off on the Old Spice Guy ad.
I'd also like to see a library parody of Staples' old slogan "Yeah, we've got that," set to music...perhaps to the music of "Eww, Don't Touch That," clearly with revised lyrics...or to a more current song that's similarly catchy and direct. Libraries are all about getting to "yes," making things happen, and enabling the success of our customers (students, faculty, parents, and public).

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

June 28, 2010 at ALA Conference, U. S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan identified libraries as often being “at the heart” of school success stories.

Read full article - here.

Tom Lehrer - Lyrical Commentary on US Politics

Thanks to Mary C. I was introduced to Tom Lehrer over the July 4th weekend. He's too good...gotta share!

Here's an April 30, 2010 NPR link with information and commentary.

YouTube offers up several Lehrer songs. This is "Send the Marines" dedicated by Lehrer to then President Johnson.



China gets the bomb, aka "the device." Lehrer sings "Who's Next?"

Excellent Plagiarism Video from Norway's University of Bergen

Clearly, designed for college age students.