Hot Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group
The RUSA MARS Hot Topics in Emerging Technologies Discussion Group held a roundtable discussion on Sunday, January 26, 1:00-2:30 pm. Approximately thirty-five people came for the discussion. The discussion centered on technology challenges and solutions, training staff and new technology initiatives and projects. A few of the resources shared include:
- Joinme (https://join.me/): Useful for screen sharing
- Zohochat (https://chat.zoho.com): alternative application for chatting with patrons
- Screencast.com /Jing (http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html): screencasting application
- Treehouse (http://teamtreehouse.com/): provides online technology tutorials
- Lynda.com (http://www.lynda.com/): provides online technology tutorials on a variety of topics
- Skype (www.skype.com): for chat, allows you to do screensharing
- Low cost alternative to digital signage displays: Large digital photo frames
We are also planning a discussion forum for ALA Annual on MakerSpaces. More details will be available later.
Chanitra Bishop
Chair, Hot Topics in Electronic Reference Discussion Group 2013-2014
chbishop@indiana.edu