23 +2: Use VuFind to search a library catalogue

I used the VuFind to look for copies of a nonfiction book about the great fire of London "The dreadful judgement." Sadly, VuFind could not locate that title. It did however bring up some facsimilies of old documents listed in the TDJ's bibliography.

My second search was for any item with the key terms "multiple personality disorder" - that was more successful, yielding 250 items, but the specific level of detail wasn't sufficient to get full bibliographic data.

While I see the potential for this product, I didn't feel satisfied with the results of my search. It may take more playing with to get the full value of the product, but I'm afraid I don't have that time right now.

23 + 1: Connect with colleagues using LinkedIn

Today I created my LinkedIn account and imported some contacts from the Groupwise address book. Lea's instructions on the 23 things page were very helpful for that. Now I wait to see if any of the invitations I sent out get accepted.

I've had five acceptances - thank you to those who were kind enough to reply to my request.

I can see the potential for this resource, but like many things it will require a time investment to reach its full benefits.

Melinda