Database Logics

I just realized that I didn't do an update on what happened last week. The big event for the week was LIWA (Inn-Reach) meeting at LRS. This meeting was well overdue and a lot of really good things were discussed. For example we agreed to extend the loan period for borrowed books (thank god as two weeks is really short) as well as a much need discussion on the current policies in place. Bookbands were discussed, and my friend Peter can attest to this, I hate it when people don't use bookbands. In fact at Dartmouth I redesigned the way bookband were done because I couldn't stand the inconsistancies from library to library. So now each library here knows they are supposed to be placing bookbands on any LIWA request going out.
Besides the LIWA meeting we had some LexisNexis training. Although the training was good I simply do not see the point in having this database here. Not only does it cost a lot of money but its barely used, quite frankly I think it may be over the heads of many of our students and probably faculty. I also find it extremely difficult to work with. Since its more of a robust database it requires some actual searching knowledge. Not only that but it sucks trying to get WebBridge to work with it.
On a non work related note my wife and son took a trip to Egypt and had a lovely time traveling down the Nile (or is it up the Nile?). They visited lots of temples, saw the sound and light show in Karnak, and did lots of shopping. My wife got me the newest Egyptian National Team jersey which I love. Nice way to spend a week I would say.