Author Archives: Marie Kennedy

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Putting everything into neat piles.

workflow analysis as an extended reference interview

my library has a wiki where library staff can report problems with databases or other technical issues; it’s my job to respond to and resolve the problems. i’d seen enough wiki entries that went something like this: “patron called to … Continue reading

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the pointy tip of a pencil

i prefer old fashioned pencils. i like the feel of the wood and the weight of the pencil, which is lost with the mechanical versions. for general office use i prefer the 2b grade, which is a plain old, standard … Continue reading

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StatSoft Electronic Statistics Textbook

The Research Methods and Analytics group on Linkedin mentioned the free online text, StatSoft Electronic Statistics Textbook, as a good introduction to an array of stats topics. Bookmark it, it’s a good resource! There’s also a printed version, if you’re … Continue reading

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The Marmoset Song

direct link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oiLfTnrC40 Dan Reboussin, you rock!

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pursuing the bright spots

here’s a thought for us to nibble on: To pursue bright spots is to ask the question “What’s working, and how can we do more of it?” Sounds simple, doesn’t it? Yet, in the real world, this obvious question is … Continue reading

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