Chicago Library System: Fun

Librarian Annotates League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:27:28 GMT

Librarian Annotates League of Extraordinary Gentlemen:

LISNews.com has this post, "Librarian has an Extraordinary alter ego" on a librarian who has annotated the comic book, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has been made into a movie that is currently at theatres.

Librarian Action Figure

Mon, 14 Jul 2003 14:33:51 GMT

Librarian Action Figure:

Librarians have been immortalized as an action figure, according to The Seattle Times. [Thanks, Vj.]

Frankenstein exhibit comes to Illinois

Fri, 07 Feb 2003 15:29:33 GMT

Frankenstein exhibit comes to Illinois:

"Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature," a national traveling exhibit developed by the National Library of Medicine in collaboration with the American Library Association, will be in Illinois libraries from April 2003 through November 2005. Participating libraries include MacMurray College, Rockford Public Library, Chicago Public Library, Moraine Valley Community College, Ela Area Public Library District, and Eastern Illinois University.

Fake Protest of Libraries

Wed, 15 Jan 2003 19:56:55 GMT

Fake Protest of Libraries:

Dan recently told me about this theater group in NYC that staged a fake protest against libraries, calling themselves “Napster for Books”, Writers Against Piracy.

Barbie is looking for a new career!

Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:11:16 GMT

Barbie is looking for a new career!

You can help her choose by visiting the Barbie web site. The current options are: Librarian, Policewoman, or Architect.

Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator

Thu, 24 Oct 2002 15:47:07 GMT

Harry Potter News Aggregator:

Looking for the latest Harry Potter news? Then, check out the magical Harry Potter Automatic News Aggregator.

Tuck Everlasting

Fri, 11 Oct 2002 20:25:57 GMT

Tuck Everlasting:

Disney's film version of Tuck Everlasting, based on the award winning children's book by Natalie Babbitt, starts it limited release today. The movie web site has resources for educators, who are using the book in their classes.

Harry Potter Update

Wed, 09 Oct 2002 15:56:57 GMT

Harry Potter Update:

To find out the latest Harry Potter news, check out this link "Kepping Current On Your Harry News" courtesy of [LISNews.com].

New Chicago Literary Magazine

Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:38:59 GMT

New Chicago Literary Magazine:

No East Magazine has just debuted with their first issue. The electronic magazine is put together by a group from Chicago's blogging community.

Bloodhag

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:08:53 GMT

Bloodhag:

"Laying eyes on BloodHag's four members is its o .... - "Laying eyes on BloodHag's four members is its own entertainment, especially surrounded by the other patrons of Ballard's Sunset Tavern. Sporting thick glasses, white button-down shirts and ties, they're easy enough to pick out from the ironic-T-shirt-wearing, dyed-haired masses. When they take the stage, one guy at the bar wonders who the ska band is."

"Not ska, friends. Speed metal. They're named BloodHag. Think about it..."(from The Seattle Times) [Library Stuff - Updated daily by Steven M. Cohen]

Bloodhag's website is as interesting as their science fiction inspired music. So much so that when you open their website you get a windows warning pop-up box that says "Warning: May Induce Literacy."

Cartoon Database

Wed, 28 Aug 2002 15:38:13 GMT

Cartoon Database:

"Universal Launches Searchable Database. Universal Press Syndicate launched a Web site that enables newsletter editors, book publishers, the general public, and others to search for comics and editorial cartoons." [Editor & Publisher - Daily Headlines]

This cartoon database allows one to search and buy syndicated cartoons to enliven your content and presentations. What's really nice is that if the featured toon is for a presentation they ask whether you are a for-profit or not- for-profit institution and price the toon accordingly.

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:13:24 GMT

Computer friendly clothing: ScotteVest is taking pre-orders for their newest additions to their PDA compatible clothing line.

Tue, 20 Aug 2002 16:04:55 GMT

Library Dating - Pick me up and read me [LISNews.com]

What a great idea for both public and academic libraries!