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Kerpoof is a cute children’s website that allows them to make an animated movie, a card, make a storybook, and much more.  There is the option to print what is made.  There is also a site for educators.   Be sure to check it out.

found via Sites and Soundbytes

Free Technology for Teachers is a great website with tons of valuable information for librarians (not just teachers).

Centered Librarian recently blogged about a website that gives you alternatives to software.  At AlternativeTo, you can tell them what software application you want to replace and they give you great alternatives based on user recommendations.

Want to learn more about social media?  Want to market your library better on social media sites? 1st WebDesigner has a great blog on 33 Blogs to Make You Social Media and Marketing Guru. It is a great blog with lots of new information.

Susan Payton of Egg Marketing & Public Relations blogged at Mashable about 7 Ways to Promote Your Offline Event Using Social Media.  There is the usual: blog, Facebook, and Twitter but she also discuss UStream where you can use live video feed. 

found via ilibrarian

This year’s Tech Day theme is Open Source.  The list of speakers include: Nicole Engard - Director of Open Source Education at ByWater Solutions, Tm Daniels - Assitant State Librarian for Technology and Infrastructure at the Georgia Public Library Service, and Jessamyn West - Library Consultant, Blogger, Speaker.  See below for the list of presentations.

Nicole Engard - Introduction to Open Source for Libraries

Tim Daniels - Build, Buy, or Partner: ILS Options for libraries of all sizes

Jessamyn West - Why There is CMS in Your Future

Librarian in Black has come up with a HUGE list of free web tools and open source software.  The list includes everything from security software, software for you public computers, to free website managing tools.  Take a look at the list and let me know what you think.  Is there anything that you already use?  What are your thoughts?

Find the list here

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Designer City, USA, has put together a list of free open courseware classes for web designers, everything from computers to content development.  

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The Guardian has come up with a list of their top 100 websites. Some are new to me so take a look. (Please note that the Guardian blog is based out of the UK.)

Does your library use Flickr?  Flickr is a great way to show off what your library is doing throughout the community.

I have 2 Pro Flickr accounts to give away.  The first 2 libraries to email me will receive a 1 year subscription account.