Following our 11th MmITS AGM, we were privileged to have Dr Nicky Imrie as our guest speaker to give a fascinating talk on the background and development of the Mackintosh Architecture Project. In July 2014, this will result in the launch of a freely accessible online resource, providing users with an authoritative list of Charles … Continue reading
By Lynda Robertson Last Wednesday I was lucky enough to be able to discover some fantastic filmic gems, courtesy of Glasgow Life’s BFI Mediatechque at Bridgeton Library. Housed within the impressive Olympia venue – once home to a thriving local cinema – the BFI Mediatechque continues this cinematic tradition by opening up the BFI’s National … Continue reading
by Leigh Bunton Libraries and information professionals have been adapting to the impact of online resources for some time now. In my own academic library, we have a Mobile Technology Group to monitor developing trends and ensure that staff are equipped to create, access and advise upon anything from Blogs and Instant Messaging; QR codes, … Continue reading
by Leigh Bunton In a recent MmITS committee meeting, we were discussing possible themes to underpin our group activities throughout the year. Information Literacy was mentioned and we agreed it was a likely contender for future consideration, but I confess I didn’t give the concept much thought beyond the meeting. I was then given the … Continue reading