O.D.+4.2

Online Discussion 4.2 - Reading or Technology Blog

**Blog Name:** Libraryman: Libraries, Community, Technology and PEZ **Link**: http://www.libraryman.com/blog/ **Scope**: The scope of this blog is primarily to discuss library information which is deemed important, entertaining or otherwise by the author. **Writer:** Michael Porter, the Libraryman **Currency:** This blog is randomly updated, with the most recent post in October 2010. **Audience:** Librarians interested in new technology and trends for libraries. **Main Thrust of Conversation:** As of late, there are entries discussing the cost of technology and how it’s becoming more affordable. Libraryman also offers several free webinars on WebJunction as well as conference presentations that are coming up. **Tensions:** There are no real tensions on this blog. **Summary:** This blog was developed in 2003 and has been successful since then. I think the information is interesting and I like the fact that he also updates his blog on Facebook, which is where I normally catch up on the latest information. I also enjoy that the entries are short and to the point without losing interest in the readers. **Question:** This blog advertises free webinars on technology and discusses future conferences and presentations; do you find this to be beneficial to busy librarians and would you take advantage of them?