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This is my Curriculum Vitae. If it will help you to understand what I have accomplished, it’s in this list.

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Open Source Graphics Workshop Series

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Date: October 13th through December 10th, 2009.

Venue: Rider University, Memorial 310

Abstract: In these workshops, John LeMasney shows how to use open source (ideologically and monetarily free) software  packages Inkscape and the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) in order to create graphic design, artwork, and digital imagery.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjIwMjJrM3djY3A&hl=en

Video: [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3669457&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Commentary and notes: Details on the workshops available at

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Book introduction published: The Myths, Realities, and Practicalities of Working with Gen M.

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Lackie, Robert J., John W. LeMasney, & Kathleen M. Pierce. “Introduction: The Myths, Realities, and Practicalities of Working with Gen M.” In Teaching Generation M: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators. Eds. Vibiana Bowman Cvetkovic & Robert J. Lackie. NY: Neal-Schuman, 2009: 3-14. <http://www.neal-schuman.com/bdetail.php?isbn=9781555706678>.

Special thanks to Robert Lackie for inviting me, and both Robert and Kathleen Pierce for co-authoring.  Generation M is an important topic to consider, and I feel that Robert’s book does a great job of examining the topic.

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Brookdale Computer Users Group: My Top 10 Favorite Free Graphics Tools

Date: 9/11/2009

Venue: Brookdale Computer Users Group, Lincroft, NJ

Abstract: In this session, I’ll discuss 10 of my favorite free (and some open source) tools for making creative work

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjE0ZmNtNW01ZHA&hl=en

Commentary and notes: Thanks to my friends at Brookdale for a great evening, as always. Photos below are by Charles Hildebrandt.

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Why Firefox?

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Event: Why Firefox? at Rossmoor Computer Club

Date: Monday, June 15th at 9:30 am-11:00 am.

Venue: Rossmoor Community Center, Monroe, NJ

Abstract: Firefox is an open source web browser. I’ll be discussing the benefits of its features such as personal bookmarks and history, security & privacy, customization, productivity, search, tabs, universal access, performance, standards, and help.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_140fk96htch

Commentary and notes:

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Unconference: Pres4Lib 2009

Pres4Lib logo by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Pres4Lib logo by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
Pres4Lib logo by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
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Title: Pres4Lib

Location: Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ

Date: June 12th, 2009, 9 am-5 pm

Description: An Unconference for Library Presenters and Speakers

URL: http://pres4lib.pbworks.com/

Involvement: Designed logo, co-developed materials, helped with planning and execution. Moderated sessions on Creative Commons images and presentation structure and gave a lightning talk on using Picasa.  Got second place in a Battle Decks competition.

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Unconference: HigherEdCamp 2009

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Title: HigherEdCamp Philly 2009

Location: Huntsman Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Date: June 6th, 2009

Description: Connecting communities involved with higher education technology.

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Involvement: Led part of a discussion on free tools in higher education and demonstrated Moodle.

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