Monthly Archives: August 2011

What’s New & Nifty in Science & Technology

Here’s a few items I thought were pretty darn neat most of which went public this year, with one very nifty exception. The Ada Initiative http://adainitiative.org/ I think this new non-profit is really neat, and am all for “increasing participation … Continue reading

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There’s Still Time! Call for Participants: Work Place Health Study

Please help me examine work place health issues of those working in Academic and Research, Special, and Public Libraries. This research is being conducted by Kiyomi Deards of the University of Nebraska Lincoln Libraries, IRB #20110611837 EX. This is an … Continue reading

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Tales from the Tenure Track: Cost of Living

One of the most important things to consider when evaluating a job offer is the cost of moving to the location and the local cost of living once you arrive.  For some companys and many institutions of higher education some … Continue reading

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