Category: Fun

  • BookCrossing: The World’s Largest FREE Book Club!

    BookCrossing aims to be the world’s largest free book club. With a membership of almost 800,000 people in over 130 countries, if it already has not met that goal, it has got to be pretty darned close! BookCrossing’s idea of sharing the printed wealth is both novel and fun. If you love your books (but…

  • Too busy to read? DailyLit does it in doses!

    With tight schedules, commutes, and family and social obligations, it is little wonder that time is such a premium these days.  It’s a wonder that they don’t teach time management in kindergarten!  For many of us, having some spare time to read is more of a luxury than the norm!  Given that so many of…

  • Map, Schmap! (Rather, Schmap for maps!)

    Why use a boring old map, when you can use Schmap?  I know . . . “What’s a Schmap?” you are thinking.  Well, these are not the same old (albeit VERY helpful) maps you find on the other popular sites.  No sir!  SCHMAP takes interactive mapping to new heights, integrating maps, photos, and place reviews.  Schmap…

  • Easy, Interactive Grocery Lists a Zip with ZipList!

    Although shopping for groceries is not necessarily a library or research function, the iBraryGuy team recently came across a resource that was too good not to share with our professional colleagues.  Besides, we know that you all take your shopping seriously and that, as a whole, librarians are an uber-organized bunch.  Thus, today's review and…

  • Jury duty online? InstantJury is the People’s Court of Cyberspace!

    No doubt, many would argue that jury duty is about as popular as a root canal.  Though it is a legal and civic duty, it is not something to which most people look forward.  So then how is it that a website dedicated to solving disputes before online, armchair juries is gaining in popularity?  Perhaps…

  • iBraryGuy is a Shorty Awards Nominee! We need your help!

    Hello iBraryGuy readers!  We are excited to announce that iBraryGuy has been nominated for a Shorty Award in the #tech category.  The Shorty Awards recognize individuals and organizations that use Twitter as a means to reach their audiences and contribute meaningful discussion.  If you enjoy our blog, PLEASE consider casting a vote for our way.…

  • iBraryGuy asks, “What is your Professional New Year’s Resolution for 2010?”

    Well here it is . . . the last day of 2009 and our last blog post of the year.  We started iBraryGuy just six months ago.  While we were certainly hoping this little blog of our would catch on, we were still overwhelmed by the support of our readers.  Thank you all!  Each of…

  • iBraryGuy’s Best of the Best 09: Best Inventions Lists

    Another year is quickly drawing to a close.  It is that time of the year during which all those “Best of” lists begin popping up.  From books to music to movies and even moments, everyone has an opinion on what were the best of 2009.  We at iBraryGuy are no different. However, with so many…

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  • iBraryGuy’s Best of the Best 09: Best Inventions Lists

    Another year is quickly drawing to a close.  It is that time of the year during which all those “Best of” lists begin popping up.  From books to music to movies and even moments, everyone has an opinion on what were the best of 2009.  We at iBraryGuy are no different. However, with so many…