Re: [CODE4LIB] makerspaces in libraries workshp

2013-05-15 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
Instead of offering a single project for the entire class to do, how about creating several stations, each with a different type of project? Something old school like soldering, a Pi, a 3-D printer, paper craft, etc... You could cannibalize your home/shop for the tech. Allows for different typ

Re: [CODE4LIB] A newbie seeking input/suggestions

2013-02-21 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
For something like this I would go the hardware route. A walkie-talkie on a charging stand at each service point. The walkie-talkies would always be on and tuned to the same channel. That way the staff person is not tied to the PC itself, they can grab the walkie-talkie and still do what they n

Re: [CODE4LIB] PDF Compression

2012-10-24 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
Have you looked into Irfanview's [ww.irfanview.com] batch conversion settings and plugins? Might be something there that is useful. Cheers, Paul +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Paul R Butler Assistant Systems Librarian Simpson Library University of Mary Washington 1801 College Avenue Fredericksburg,

Re: [CODE4LIB] Maker Spaces and Academic Libraries

2012-08-27 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
Hi All, Yes, this Fall we are opening the Think Lab here at UMW Libraries. While we have been part of the planning process for the space, I would say thus far the library has played the role of landlord more than anything else. I see this partnership developing as time progresses. (I have a few

Re: [CODE4LIB] It's all job postings!

2012-08-02 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
I am happy with my current job, but still read the job postings. I like to see what skills/technologies/projects others are looking for as a way to figure out what I need to learn. It's a form of professional development. ;>) Cheers, Paul +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Paul R Butler Assistant Systems

Re: [CODE4LIB] Putting several small databases online.

2012-06-28 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
several small databases online. >>> >>> If these are working databases used by just a handful of people, not things >>> you're trying to preserve for the long run, then for the FileMaker one I >>> would >>> consider using FileMaker Pro's b

[CODE4LIB] Putting several small databases online.

2012-06-26 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
Hi All, In the last week the library has been approached by two different departments across campus that have small databases, one FileMaker Pro and one MS Access, that they would like to make available online. The interfaces would be nothing fancy, with a backend that allows for adding/updating

Re: [CODE4LIB] Author authority records to create publication feed?

2012-04-13 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
.EDU] On Behalf > Of Paul Butler (pbutler3) > Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 9:25 AM > To: CODE4LIB@LISTSERV.ND.EDU > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Author authority records to create publication feed? > > Howdy All, > > Some folks from across campus just came to my door with this

[CODE4LIB] Author authority records to create publication feed?

2012-04-13 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
Howdy All, Some folks from across campus just came to my door with this question. I am still trying to work through the possibilities and problems, but thought others might have encountered something similar. They are looking for a way to create a feed (RSS, or anything else that might work)

Re: [CODE4LIB] how 'great' are the great books

2010-11-04 Thread Paul Butler (pbutler3)
I would imagine this gets to the larger issue that the majority of people taking the survey haven't read these books. (Or perhaps this is a personal bias...but I think I am responsibly well read.) If you were to use a more modern selection of books, like the 100 best novels of the 20st century,