Sunday, November 15, 2009
Recommended Blog
Following on from my last post about the number of Blogs I had, My wife has started a blog over at Wordpress. It's not Library related, it has to do with a medical condition that The LibraryDude and his little LibraryBaby have.
Here's the link: http://sunnyreid.wordpress.com/
Please check it out.
Following on from my last post about the number of Blogs I had, My wife has started a blog over at Wordpress. It's not Library related, it has to do with a medical condition that The LibraryDude and his little LibraryBaby have.
Here's the link: http://sunnyreid.wordpress.com/
Please check it out.
Cleaning up my pollution in the Blogosphere
I have, at last count, two blogs, two livejournals, and a Facebook page. I am cutting down on them, which is one of the reasons why this isn't updated as much anymore.
Congratulations!
You are reading a Winner in the Dave Keeps This Blog Lottery!
The Librarydude will remain, as well as my el-crappo review of el-crappo movies and TV page, 2 Hours On Sunday
My Livejournal, it seems, will be left as an archive to the guy I used to be.
I am now, the Facebook using Librarydude who writes 2 Hours On Sunday.
I have, at last count, two blogs, two livejournals, and a Facebook page. I am cutting down on them, which is one of the reasons why this isn't updated as much anymore.
Congratulations!
You are reading a Winner in the Dave Keeps This Blog Lottery!
The Librarydude will remain, as well as my el-crappo review of el-crappo movies and TV page, 2 Hours On Sunday
My Livejournal, it seems, will be left as an archive to the guy I used to be.
I am now, the Facebook using Librarydude who writes 2 Hours On Sunday.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Here's a book recommendation for you.
Weaving The Web: The Past, Present and Future of The World Wide Web by Its Inventor by Tim Berners-Lee.
Tim Berners-Lee is the man responsible for the innovation that you are using now. The World Wide Web. While he didn't invent the Internet, which some people are convinced is the same as the Web, he did bring together the ideas of hypertext and the internet to give a more linked entity. And all to mimic the workings of the human brain.
Berners-Lee relates the creation and his thoughts on the creation, or more the emergence of the Web in detail and gives his thoughts on the way it was picked up and utilised by the world. It is a great read, especially for communication students and librarians or any who are interested in the Web and its future.
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
I've been fiddling about with my LibraryThing.
I'll rephrase that... I mean I've been having a look at LibraryThing again, as evidenced by the widget you see on the right hand column of this blog. I wasn't sure about LibraryThing before, and I signed up just to have a play around on the site, not expecting much.
I thought I'd give it a bit more of a go, if only to pretty up this blog page with something that looks kinda groovy.
I'll rephrase that... I mean I've been having a look at LibraryThing again, as evidenced by the widget you see on the right hand column of this blog. I wasn't sure about LibraryThing before, and I signed up just to have a play around on the site, not expecting much.
I thought I'd give it a bit more of a go, if only to pretty up this blog page with something that looks kinda groovy.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
I feel good!
Why do I feel good? Because I am back working in a library. Admittedly it is volunteer work and at my kids' school library, but it's still library work.
I feel good. It's good to be back in the game!
Why do I feel good? Because I am back working in a library. Admittedly it is volunteer work and at my kids' school library, but it's still library work.
I feel good. It's good to be back in the game!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
My final assignment for the semester is complete and sent, and I now have a few minutes to come back to this blog. Of course nobody reads this anymore, so I'm talking to myself again.
Anyway just have a minute and just wanted to get a post in.
Even if it, like the majority of the Internet, is pointless.
Anyway just have a minute and just wanted to get a post in.
Even if it, like the majority of the Internet, is pointless.
Monday, December 08, 2008
As of now, The Librarydude's Summer Reading Program consists of one book, and a paperback novel at that. So here are some other titles that I hope to knock off by the end of Summer.
Round Ireland With A Fridge by Tony Hawks
Inspired by a strange sight he saw years ago, Tony Hawks (genius behind the hit 80s single Stutter Rap) makes a drunken bet that he can hitch-hike around the circunfrence of Ireland with a fridge. This book details his travels and the inhabitants who help (hinder?) his task.
Ok, anyone who has completed the HSC (Higher School Certificate) in Australia has probably already read this, but this is Australia's essential coming of age novel, and deserves repeated re-reading.
Set over one year in the life of Josie Alibrandi, this novel covers her struggle with being a second generation Italian, he reuniting with her Father, and her struggles at school. Because it's a coming of age novel, Josies love life is put through the wringer as well.
Apparantly this novel was one of the most stolen books from school libraries back in the nineties, and with good reason. It is my favourite Australian novel.
Well I haven't actually read this so I cannot give my synopsis to you. But I have enjoyed James Herbert's other work. Here, in place of my blurb, is the write up from amazon.com.
Sleath - a picturesque village hidden away in a part of the Chiltern Hills seldom visited by outsiders. With its mediaeval church and traditional green and pond, it presents the perfect picture of English rural calm. But something is lurking in the shadows of the ancient buildings. The faces of the people hiding behind the twitching curtains of the idyllic cottages betray the fear that has gripped a community, fear of terrors beyond mortal control and imagination. Psychic investigator David Ash had more experience than most of facing what lies behind paranormal and supernatural phenomena. But even he is unprepared for what greets him when he is summoned to investigate reports of mass hauntings....
Well thats the lineup for now. If anyone wants to comment on any of these selections, feel free to comment here or email me at davidroyreid@hotmail.com.
