About Andrew K. Pace
An Internet without Lies
Posted On Apr 1 2012It’s been a real struggle for me to keep up with my blog and Internet trends have not been helping me. Every time I turn around, there seems to be another link (ironically posted on some techno-blog) declaring that the blog is dead. Others report that blogs have become indistinguishable from online newspapers and magazines. No longer an actual weblog conveying opinion and flow of thought, the real blog has been replaced by 140 character tweets, tumbles, and social network postings. I was not ready to give up the fight, but now I have to wonder if it’s worth the …
WorldShare Management Services turns One Hundred
Posted On Mar 6 2012There were some times when I didn’t think I would see the day. But this week,WorldShare Management Services just saw its 100th library go live with the service. We have dozens more in the queue, of course, but this 100th is quite a milestone. Kudos to the University of Nebraska Omaha! The WorldShare Management Services team has continued to exceed my expectations. Not that long ago, we had a vision and hundreds of libraries ready for change, ready to do things differently so that they could do different things. Today we’ve got this huge milestone and a growing and actively engaged WorldShare community. It’s …
Don’t Mess with ALA
Posted On Jan 18 2012This is that time of year when I try to perfect that look on my face that says “If the first sentence out of your mouth doesn’t include the words ‘at ALA’ or “gushing blood’ I don’t really have time to talk. It’s another busy one as usual, with my time split between OCLC activities, LITA activities, and my first year as an ALA Councilor. Here are a few highlights for me this year: OCLC (I’ll be at or near the podium at the following information sessions) OCLC Americas Regional Council Annual Member Meeting and Symposium, Friday 12-5pm, Omni Dallas …