The Latest News and Views from the Richland College Library

Wireless Internet Access in the Richland College Library

Beginning in the fall of 2002, users of the Richland College Library have been able to access the Internet wirelessly. And the first semester of wireless access was a resounding success. Thirteen laptop computers were available for checkout at the library's Circulation Desk, and hundreds and hundreds of successful checkouts were recorded. And a new trend was detected: library users who brought their own laptop computers, equipped with inexpensive wireless cards, to the library. They, too, were able to access the Internet.

The spring semester of 2003 will, no doubt, see an even greater number of library users who will take advantage of wireless Internet access.
posted by Fearguth at 4:27:00 PM

Arm Yourself Against Internet Misinformation, Disinformation, Hoaxes, Scams, and Frauds

More than a few times in recent memory, members of the Richland College community have ended up with egg on their faces, have stepped in deep doo-doo, have been suckered, and have had to eat a big fat crow sandwich. Why? Because they became unwitting victims of various Internet-based deceptions. If you have been such a victim, or if, better yet, you would like to avoid being such a victim and suffer the embarrassment which follows, then you should attend Web of Deception, a class offered by the Richland College library on February 6, 2003.

This class will be conducted in the Richland College library classroom (L-126) from 11:00-12:30. To sign up for this class, call 6082 or send an email message to richlandlibrary@dcccd.edu. Don't tarry: there are only 24 seats available in the classroom.

If you believe you are invulnerable and bulletproof when it comes to Internet deception, consider yourself very lucky and ignore this invitation.

posted by Fearguth at 3:20:00 PM

Richland College Library Instruction Classes Begin on January 22, 2003

On Wednesday, January 22, Library Instruction Classes for the spring 2003 semester will begin at Richland College. For schedules of these classes, click here and here.


posted by Fearguth at 7:47:00 PM

Pandia Search Engine Awards 2002

Pandia, an excellent factotum of all things related to Internet search, has just announced its awards for 2002. Not surprisingly, Google has received the award for "Best All Round Search Site." Click on the link above to see all of the awards (including Gary Price's award for "Best Search Engine Weblog").
posted by Fearguth at 3:22:00 PM

Life Without Google

Marydee Ojala, editor of Online magazine and an independent information professional, reminds us that Internet search engines have been optimized for e-commerce, not for academic research. This fact has profound implications for both academic librarians and the users they serve.
posted by Fearguth at 7:23:00 PM