Walt’s Post reminded me it’s never too early to start thinking about 10 Blogs To Read in 2009. Well, ok, so maybe there was a time it was too early, but that time has passed. Let’s start thinking about our favorite blogs.
What blogs do you read every day? What blogs help you learn? What blogs keep you informed? What blogs make you laugh? Who’s the best writer out there?
When building my list, I like to think of it this way: ‘I read many others, but these are the LIS blogs that read even when time is short’
Your list doesn’t need to be complete or fair. I’m looking for input from as many people as possible so the final list doesn’t miss anyone new or overlooked. My goal again this year, 10 blogs that, when followed as a group, paint a complete picture of what’s going on in our little world.
Before your nominate, take a look at past winners, they aren’t eligible for 2009:
10 Blogs To Read in 2006
http://www.lisnews.org/node/17775
10 Blogs To Read In 2007
http://www.lisnews.org/node/20341
The LISNews 10 Blogs To Read In 2008
https://lisnews.org/node/28830
You can leave a comment below, hit the contact form, or send an email to btcarver at the lisnews.COM domain.
3 Blogs to Check Out
metafilter.com is the best group blog, and always has something new or unexpected
enotes.com/blogs/wikipedia is the best blog covering wikipedia, so it’s essential
bubblegeneration.com has a lot of interesting information on new economic models, and information + web 2.0
A Few I got Via Email
Just trying to keep everything in one place for now.
LIS Links: Jobs in LIS: http://lisjob.blogspot.com/
LIS Links: Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops & Refresher
Courses in LIS: http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/
LIS Links: Latest Happenings & Contemporary Issues in LIS:
http://lislatest.blogspot.com/
LIS Links: Awards, Prizes, Scholarships or Fellowships in LIS:
http://lisscholarship.blogspot.com/
LIS Links: Admission Notice for Courses in LIS:
http://liscourse.blogspot.com/
http://librarianinblack.typepad.com/librarianinblack/
Pop Goes the Library
http://www.popgoesthelibrary.com
(Pop Culture and Libraries)
Library Bytes
http://www.librarybytes.com
(“23 Things” creator)
Blah, Blah, Blah Blog
http://neflin.blogspot.com
AALL Washington Affairs Blawg
I would like to nominate the above referenced blog….great source for the latest updates on information public poilcy affecting us all
One More I got by email
I’d like to nominate AALL’s Washington Blawg for next year’s list of blogs
to read. The Washington Blawg covers policy issues, events, news, and
resources relevant to the law library community and is an excellent forum
for addressing important topics such as access to government information,
digital authentication, copyright and open government issues.
Top 10 Blogs to Read 2009
I have only 1 recommendation which is not already on one of the previous 10 To Read lists…
tinfoilraccoon.com – great writing.
When I need a laugh
I go to Love the Liberry, http://lovetheliberry.blogspot.com/
Also a favorite of mine!
I also would nominate “Love the Liberry”… it cracks me up on a daily basis!
Top 10 Blog Vote
http://www.libraryjournal.com/learnrss
http://www.libraryjournal.com/blog/580000658.html?nid=4697
Why the Annoyed Librarian @ LJ of course!!!
wait, can AL win again if she changed locations????
great. I’m never going to win this contest.
Top 10 blog vote
ClosedStacks
http://closedstacks.wordpress.com
ClosedStacks
http://closedstacks.wordpress.com
Best Blog
http://closedstacks.wordpress.com
Favorite!
http://closedstacks.wordpress.com
Great site
Closed Stacks IS a very useful site.
http://closedstacks.wordpress.com
Speak Quietly
Speak Quietly (speakquietly.blogspot.com); loved his book…his blog isn’t too bad.
Closedstacks.wordpress.com
Closedstacks.wordpress.com is current and is often a place for engaging debate about current issues in the field. Their multiple-poster format keeps perspectives fresh and varied.