A Librarian's manifesto

I came upon this manifesto today and felt strongly that it should be read by as many librarians and information professionals as possible.

Please comment.

The user is not broken

I am going to print this one off and post it up for all my staff to follow:

"The most significant help you can provide your users is to add value and meaning to the information experience, wherever it happens; defend their right to read; and then get out of the way."

I scream for ice-cream!

Apparently, according to 123Greetings, yesterday was Ice-cream Day. So in order to celebrate that fact, here is my Blogthings answer to the question "What flavour ice-cream are you?"

You Are Strawberry Ice Cream

A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core. You often find yourself on the outside looking in. Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works. You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

My emoticon for today

Oh looky! It's a Blogthings entry!!!

Your Emoticon Is Laughing

You've got a wicked sense of humor. You're everyone's favorite IM buddy... at least today!

What Emoticon Best Represents You Right Now?

Doctor, doctor!

Well I had my appointment with my orthopedic surgeon yesterday and I am pleased to report that plans are in place for the surgical removal of my very painful Morton's Neuroma.

My surgery has been scheduled for Monday July 10th. It is only day surgery but conducted under general anaesthetic. Apparently, I should be able to walk on it in the first week but really need to take it easy for about 2 weeks. I won't be able to drive for about 6 weeks and I should be back to absolute normal in about 6 months!

I'll keep you posted if there's any more news.