Where Do College Students Seek Career Development Help? http://blog.cengage.com/where-do-college-students-seek-career-development-help/ Among those listed included: Career Centers Career Fairs Internships "Alumni events, such as reunions Guest lectures by visiting professionals One-on-one conversations with professors and other mentoring opportunities Community service Work-study Job shadowing E-mail newsletters with job advice and opportunities Professional clubs and organizations Prep courses for professional and licensing exams Leadership courses and seminars" Notable by its absence is libraries . . . Stephen

18 Literary maps http://mentalfloss.com/article/62975/18-literary-maps-united-states Check ‘em out! Maybe make one if your state/area doesn’t have one. Stephen

How to Be Alone Without Getting Lonely http://lifehacker.com/how-to-be-alone-without-getting-lonely-1694636726 Keep Focused on the Present Identify Your Lonely Triggers and Counter Them Be Cautious with Social Media Think About All of the Perks Use Your Time Productively and Get to Know Yourself Avoid Flaking Out on Plans Read more: http://lifehacker.com/how-to-be-alone-without-getting-lonely-1694636726 Stephen

The State of Mobile User Experience Nielsen Norman: http://www.nngroup.com/articles/mobile-usability-update/ Summary: Our newest research on mobile usability shows an improvement in mobile UX. The responsive-design trend has inspired sites and apps to prioritize content over UI elements and include essential content and features on mobile. The Effects of Responsive Design on Mobile Usability What Designers Still Need to Learn What It Means for Desktop Users New Research Report Stephen

This one chart shows how Facebook dominates online communication Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/facebook-dominates-online-communication-2015-4#ixzz3XO5fPcPw Stephen

"This Is Our Library, and It’s a Pretty Cool Place: A User-Centered Study of Public Library YA Spaces" Via Gary Price oat LJ InfoDocket http://www.infodocket.com/2015/03/30/full-text-article-this-is-our-library-and-its-a-pretty-cool-place-a-user-centered-study-of-public-library-ya-spaces/ "The following article was recently published by Public Library Quarterly.  We’re sharing a copy of the article made available by one of the co-authors for free. The article is also for sale via the PLQ web site. Title This Is Our Library, and It’s a Pretty Cool Place: A User-Centered Study of Public Library YA Spaces Authors Denise E. Agosto Drexel University Jonathan P. Bell San Jose State University Anthony Bernier San Jose State University Meghann Kuhlmann San Jose State University Source Public Library Quarterly 34.1 (2015) via SelectedWorks of Jonathan P. Bell Abstract This study sought to collect data from teens and librarians about their preferences and recommendations for the effective design of physical library spaces for teens. Librarians and teens at twenty-two U.S. public libraries filmed narrated video tours of their young adult (YA) public library spaces. The researchers used qualitative content analysis techniques to analyze the video data and to develop a framework for guiding the design of effective YA public library spaces. In addition to providing specific recommendations for user-centered YA library space design, this study highlights the need for continued user input into the design and maintenance of YA public library spaces as teens’ needs evolve and vary across time and from community to community. Direct to Full Text Article (24 pages; PDF)"   Stephen

An Argument for Reading Literature in Chronological Order http://bookriot.com/2015/03/30/an-argument-for-reading-literature-in-chronological-order/ Now what year should you start?  LOL Stephen

Western New York Library Resources Council Presentation in Buffalo Friday April 24, 2015 WNYLRC April 2015 from Stephen Abram Stephen

InfoGraphic: eBooks On Track to Double Their Share of the Dutch eBook Market http://the-digital-reader.com/2015/04/13/infographic-ebooks-on-track-to-double-dutch-ebook-market-in-2014/ Stephen

10 Facts About Cybersecurity and How They Impact You [Infographic] http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/10-facts-about-cybersecurity-and-how-they-impact-you-infographic/618010 Stephen