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These are topics and ideas that I actively research, share, and comment on.

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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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Dean’s Advisory Committee: Social Networking

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Event: A introduction to Social Networks for the Dean’s Advisory Committee.

Date: May 14th. 2009, 9 am

Venue: Martin Room, Westminster Choir College

Abstract: A discussion with the Dean’s Advisory Committee about how organizations such as Westminster Choir College can begin to leverage the communicative power of social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr, while avoiding pitfalls such as awkward use, spamming, or overtweeting.

Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MGHy2cSujK3xqMHjjPxv9TTLW6mi1Nb8wbOcVx-gQg8/edit?usp=sharing

Commentary and notes:

Many thanks for sharing this and leading an excellent discussion. – John F. Kelsey

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Princeton Public Library: Creating Great Graphics

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Event: Creating Great Graphics (Design Best Practices Abridged)

Video of event: http://www.archive.org/details/20090505_PPLgraphics_LeMasney

Date: Tuesday May 5th, 7pm-9pm

Venue: Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, NJ

Abstract: John LeMasney will be presenting on the basics of good graphic design with an emphasis on technology tools and resources. In the session we’ll discuss planning your project, devising your message, choosing your colors, picking your fonts, acquiring images, respecting copyright, sketching your layout, finding great resources, choosing your tools, and bringing it all together into great designs for most any purpose.

Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/121kHFLhNGrP85vKdR5ti1tRFVzMbwRmboBRuzRLFg7A/edit?usp=sharing

Commentary and notes:

Your presentation was wonderful. I especially liked the contrast between the topic slides and the demonstration slides. When you were using the topic slides you spoke directly to the audience and the information on the slides did not distract from you, the presenter. Then when you had a presentation slide up you had the audience focus on the material on the screen. The resources you provided will be a great help to me in the redesign of professional website. – Presentation attendee.

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John LeMasney speaks on Identity Theft and Internet Security

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Jedediah Higgins House, Kingston, NJ, Interior, Rooms, details, construction, cc-by lemasney
Jedediah Higgins House, Kingston, NJ, Interior, Rooms, details, construction, cc-by lemasney

John LeMasney speaks on Identity Theft and Internet Security

Abstract:  Internet Security has become an essential topic of understanding for the general public. Using the Internet without security in mind is an easy way to become taken advantage of. I spoke as part of a sequential panel on the ways in which we can protect ourselves from identity theft by electronic means.

Date: April 16th, 2009 at 9 AM.

Venue: Sweigart Auditorium, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Presentation:

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Interested in doing something like this with your company? You can reach me at 609 553 9498, john@lemasney.com, or as lemasney on various social networks.

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