Annual purge and Tickler file tip

I saw on my calendar that it is time for an annual purge. If you can't throw it away, then move all the folders of stuff that I don't need ready access to, down to the basement file cabinet (or your equivalent).

Another tip is setting up a single file folder drawer to act as your your tickler file. In the drawer, place 43 folders. label each folder for a month and then add folders numbered 1-31 for the days. organize them in order.

Use the tickler files to keep track of what you have to do by what date it is due. for example, If I have make a call on tuesday the 2nd, I put the note in the folder labeled "2". If it is not due until next month, I put it in the February folder and file all the stuff in the February folder in the correct daily folder on Feb 1.

This way, I don't have to keep a pile of "to do" type stuff on my desk where I can easily loose it or get distracted.

Learn more of these tips by downloading a free set of "getting things done" articles. I got hooked on using the GTD method as I try to keep up with all the work that is assigned by and to me. More good stuff can be found at www.davidco.com.

Or you could read his book availble from the library or listen to it. or buy it from a local bookstore.

Top 10 Time of Year

This is one of the best times of the year if you hate to miss anything good (like me). Whether it is top 10 gifts or top 10 of the year, it seems everyone has a top 10 list of most things. If you are interested in technology/gadgets or music you can start to find some top 10 lists by searching the search box that looks in the blogs that I regularly read. If you are searching for top 10 lists on other stuff, try technorati to look for blog posts and their follow up comments or google for other stuff as well.

For me, this is a prime time to update the lists of things I want to see, hear, read, explore and experience. I bet there are numerous top 10 lists that could fill some gaps in our collections.

Take a Seat Library Service

I am not sure how this would play with our patrons. What do you think?

Podcasting in Libraries

Tame the Web reports on a Podcasting in Libraries Blog.

http://librarypodcast.blogspot.com/

http://podcastpractice.blogspot.com/