COMPETENCY #2: Related Blog

My topic is kind of specific, so I chose Google to help me find library blogs. I found a good site that provides a list of library blogs. I chose the subheading of "Public Libraries" and began my search there. One blog in particular that I found that relates to my area of interest comes from a library in Pennsylvania: http://librariesbookstechnology.blogspot.com/search/label/E-books. Here's an excerpt from the blog discussing Kindle:

Kindle has been getting pretty good reviews in the news media and by technology buffs alike. And, I have to say that I've been tempted to try it out.

Now, I may be even more tempted. I've long been a fan of audio books, always having one from the library in my car's cassette or CD player.

Here's another site from the Faquier Public Library. It's their e-resource news site. While it isn't specific to obtaining digital media, it does cover the topic along with every other electronic resource subject: http://fcpleresources.blogspot.com/. Here's an excerpt from the site:

Looking for a good book? Whether you're looking for something to while away your time at the beach or familiarize yourself with the latest literary prize-winner, What Do I Read Next? has you covered. This resource includes over 134,300 recommended titles, more than 74,500 plot summaries, and awards information from 568 awards, all to help users uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles.

Finally, I found a technology blog at the ALA, http://www.alatechsource.org/blog?page=1. Here's an excerpt from the site:

A TechSource Blogger Forum: E-Readers and Libraries
Submitted by Daniel A. Freeman on April 21, 2009 - 10:42am
The release of the Kindle 2 has set of a firestorm of speculation about how e-readers are going to transform (destroy?) the publishing industry. Anything with the potential to transform reading has the potential to transform librarianship. If widely adopted, these e-readers have the potential to allow libraries new ways to house and circulate material. But could there be downsides as well? Jason, Tom and Cindi weigh in with their predictions on how e-readers are going to change librarianship in coming years.

I'll continue to update this post as I find more blogs.