Monthly Archives: March 2010

Redefining what we expect of an ebook

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Frank Norman

I have for some time thought that ebooks will not oust print books until we have decent ebook reader devices. By “decent” I mean devices that are effective and affordable and are therefore in widespread use. For the last few … Continue reading →

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Talking about stories of science

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Frank Norman

I attended my first ever Fiction Lab last week. I’ve been meaning to get along to one of their meetings for ages – it has been going for two years, meeting monthly – so was glad to finally make it. … Continue reading →

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More able type

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Frank Norman

I like to think of myself as a more able type of fellow – though with a growing tendency to be helpless, especially when it comes to hardware malfunctions. I reckon I should be able to figure out new versions … Continue reading →

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Thirty years of traditions

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Frank Norman

I’ve been a traditional librarian for 30 years Late last year I clocked up thirty years of working as a librarian. I think it is something to celebrate so I am going to inflict a little personal history on you. … Continue reading →

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