WAPL 2007: Have You Heard About...

"recent finds in new technology trends and services, in libraries and
beyond... easy, free ideas" from:

• Beth Carpenter, Web Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
• Nichole Fromm, Library Technology Project Support Specialist, South Central Library System
• Tasha Saecker, Director, Menasha Public Library
• Joy Schwarz, Web Coordinator/ILL Librarian, Winnefox Library System

Finally, a presentation with its own business card! Beth, Nichole, Tasha & Joy created a coolly compact and comprehensive -- yet nerdy -- handout, by placing a stack of business cards with their del.icio.us URL in the back of the room.

The most important thing was immediately establishing that most of the people in the room knew how to go "Oo oo!" like Horschack (as in "Welcome Back, Kotter"). There were also many longer, drawn-out "ooooo"s & occasional "aaahh"s, indicating that the sophisticated, perceptive audience was both highly impressed and deeply moved.

Your mileage may vary, but it's definitely worthwhile to check out the del.icio.us site and play with some of the recommendations -- start with those noted as five star: *****