Monthly Archives: May 2012

RIM warns of operating loss, layoffs to come [R]

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jamal Cromity

RIM warns of operating loss, layoffs to come http://hmark.us/3817278C225 I think this outcome is inevitable. RIM has seen better days. Apple and Andriod are dominating the industry.

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Collaboration to Build a Meaningful Connection Between Library Content and the Researcher [NRIN]

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jamal Cromity

Europeana Libraries is an EU-funded project that brings together the key networks of CENL (Conference of European National Librarians), LIBER (Association of European Research Libraries), CERL (Consortium of European Research Libraries), and the Europeana Foundation. Together, they are uniting to … Continue reading →

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Business Librarians and Entrepreneurship: Innovation Trends and Characteristics [NRIN]

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jamal Cromity

This exploratory study combines quantitative and qualitative data on the innovative characteristics of business librarians and the organizational culture of their libraries. Because of the perceived connection between innovation and entrepreneurship, we surveyed business librarians from ten United States universities … Continue reading →

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The Impact of Social Media in Review [R]

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jamal Cromity

Today, the impact of social media (SM) and social network services are undeniable. Social web applications are particularly so pervasive that finding innovative ways to incorporate them into our everyday lives for profit or educational use is a constant activity … Continue reading →

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Post NCCU SLIS 2012 Spring Colloquium – Tips for grant writing [R]

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Jamal Cromity

The NCCU SLIS 2012 Spring Colloquium held this past Friday, April 27th, was a great event. At the 2012 Institute of Museum and Library Services Research Colloquium,  hosted by Dr. Irene Owens at North Carolina Central University, the keynote speaker Rebecca Renard spoke about her experiences … Continue reading →

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