Testing: Embedding playlists
Testing: Embedding playlists YouTube: Eeeewwww I hate the way YouTube handles embedded playlists. I’ve got 3 videos in this playlist but you can’t tell that right off the bat when you load the page. Instead you have to notice the… Continue Reading Testing: Embedding playlists
An infographic with poorly sourced and inaccurate “facts.”
A week or so ago I received a request from someone suggesting that my blog readers might enjoy an infographic “about how Wikipedia is redefining the way we research,” and asking for my thoughts about it. This graphic, entitled “Wikipedia… Continue Reading An infographic with poorly sourced and inaccurate “facts.”
Testing plugins to embed bib citation feeds into WordPress posts/pages, 3/2012
2/14/2014 Update: I think most of this post is now out of date because plugins have been updated since I did this review. ————— This was just a quick test I did this evening to see how to embed bibliographic… Continue Reading Testing plugins to embed bib citation feeds into WordPress posts/pages, 3/2012
WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
In order to more intelligently advise scholars about their options for creating websites, I’ve started investigating various website hosting platforms. I want to compare features and highlight the plusses and minuses of each for blogging, website hosting, content delivery, etc.… Continue Reading WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org
Review: Mendeley for citation management & academic networking
NYU Libraries invited the folks at Mendeley to run a hands-on Mendeley workshop at Bobst Library this past week. For an hour and a half, NYU faculty, students, and librarians explored this increasingly popular research tool. NYU Libraries already licenses/supports… Continue Reading Review: Mendeley for citation management & academic networking
