Personal Electronics and the Library

Gadgets and Gizmos: Personal Electronics and the Library Library Technology Reports, April 2010 (46:3)Eminent bloger and library technology expert Griffey provides a comprehensive guide to the present and future of modern gadgets, and how they can fit into any librarian's plan for a high-tech future. From e-readers to cameras and audio recorders to the iPad, Griffey provides insight into what these devices can do, how much they cost, and how libraarians can use them to enhance their facilities and service.

Gps Tiny Tracker

Mini Gadgets TINYTRACKER Gps Tiny Tracker Introducing the latest in our line of historical trackers the Tiny Tracker is one of the smallest GPS units available. Measuring in at just 47 x 18 x 15mm it will literally fit in the palm of your hand. It s USB port makes for easy recovery of the tracking data simply by connecting it to your PC and running the included software. It s small size and light weight (12.4g) make it the perfect choice for a GPS unit you can carry with you. It s so light it can even be easily hidden on a person or in their bag allowing you to track say your children with ease. Features . Small compact size. Light weight. Easy recovery of data Technical Specs . Size: 47 x 18 x 15mm. Weight: 12.4g. Start times: Cold start: 36 seconds Warm Start: 33 seconds Hot start: 1 second Includes . 1 Tiny Tracker. 1 USB Cord. 1 Software disc. 1 Power Adapter

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Glow Brick

Glow Brick Yep - it's a glow-in-the-dark light bulb trapped inside a solid acrylic brick. The Glow Brick recharges from energy in natural sunlight during the day and glows at night. Not only that, it is actually made with a real light bulb! That's right. The glow-in-the-dark* pigment is trapped inside a real light bulb (just like the ones you have at home). Then the light bulb is encased in a solid block of Acrylic resin. The mysterious optical effect is caused by light diffracting in the tiny space between the glass of the light bulb and the resin - this space forms when the resin shrinks by a tiny amount during the production process. The polished surface gives a jewel like quality to the object. In a darkened room, or at night, the Glow Brick comes to life with a tranquil and subtle glow emanating from the pigment inside the light bulb. Size is 3.3" x 3.3" x 5" *The technical term for the glow-in-the-dark is "photoluminescence" this is a process in which energy absorbed by a substance is released relatively slowly in the form of light.