Thursday, November 5, 2009

Implementing Facebook and MySpace as an Academic Tool

MLA Conference 11/4/09

Implementing Facebook and MySpace as an Academic Tool
Technology Track
Speakers: Kathleen Langan Rubin, Humanities Librarian, Western Michigan University, Dianna Sachs, Instructional Services Librarian, Western Michigan University; Ed Eckel, Engineering and Applied Sciences Librarian, WesternMichigan University

Presentation to be posted when they post it online.

Consumer Health All-Stars in Michigan Libraries: MedlinePlus and Michigan Go Local in Your Community

MLA Conference 11/4/09

Consumer Health All-Stars in Michigan Libraries: MedlinePlus and Michigan Go Local in Your Community
Advocacy & Marketing Track
Speakers: Linda A. Draper, Project Director & Librarian, Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library; Jill Turner, Project Selector/Reviewer and Librarian, Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library

http://www.mla.lib.mi.us/files/09MLAAnnualConsumerHealthDraper.pdf

How to be a Lean Mean Programming Machine

MLA Conference 11/4/09

How to Be a Lean, Mean Programming Machine
Adult Services Track
Speakers: Sandy Gilmore, Outreach Librarian, Auburn Hills Public Library, Renee Holden, Adult Services Librarian, Auburn Hills Public Library

Check out this SlideShare Presentation:

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

SpaceX Falcon1 Launch

Yesterday, SpaceX launched their Falcon 1 rocket into orbit around Earth. They became the first company to successfully design, build, and launch a privately owned space vehicle and achieve orbit. Here is the ten minute video showing the flight, from liftoff to orbit.