The Daring Librarian

@Slideshare , my favourite presentation & file sharing site, is celebrating 10 Million  Presentations Uploaded to SlideShare by creating the infographic  below -- and astoundingly, the featured me! (I know, crazy right!?) So...of course I have to share it with you! (and my Mom! LOL)  Also featured on the infographic is the presentation that changed my graphical & preso life and is one of the most viral slidedecks on earth... You Suck at Powerpoint! by the amazing, inspiring, & social media guru JesseDee !  (View the Large Size) 10 Million Uploads: Our Favorites from SlideShare Funny thing is, they were kind enough and I was honored, flattered, and chuffed that they featured me but they got my brand name wrong.  They labeled me the "Darling Librarian" instead of the "Daring Librarian" I mean, I *can* be darling if given the chance & with my friends and loved ones! Here's my comment from their blog: "OhMyWordSli...

Sorry guys...men...dudes. Half of this post contains girlie talk. Here's a post that features Zombies . (anyone who doesn't have a Zombie Survival Plan...I just think is short sighted! Just sayin.) This post features packing tips for conferences. Travel Tech, Clothes, Makeup, Tips, & Tricks. Some might be non-girlie! But most are pretty darn girlie! For the guys let me start with the n on-girlie! (Also, don't miss my blog post ISTE12: Let's Go to San Diego! ) Techie Packing Tips Powerstripping I always pack a powerstrip. Actually, I bring two. One regular lightweight blue (so I can't lose it) power strip and one Belkin powerbar w/2 USB charge docks! Belkin Mini Surge Protector Dual USB Charger . Sometimes hotel rooms need more power! I'm a geek so I have a LOT of electronics. Check out my Gadget-A-Go-Go page for some of my "must have" toys. Power strips make friends! If you're in a session room & near a wall with only ...

True Confession: I sometimes spend more time on the title graphics of my blog posts and preso title slides than I do writing the darn things! It's totally probably a Photoshop Elements / PicMonkey, Comic Life addiction - but I can quit at any time!  But it's also all part of being a Presentation Ninja and an important:   VIRAL SECRET! A graphically hot compelling title pic with a sexy font grabs your reader AND your audience!   Therefore it follows, that a blog, article, preso, wiki, etc. with engaging related graphics & screenshots makes it more compelling.  Graphic Design Delights It's difficult to teach graphic design - but there are some tips that can elevate your look without breaking your budget. Killer fonts, a cool colour scheme, & arresting images make for a banging and desirable graphic presence. I touch on these concepts in my How to be a Presentation Ninja slidedeck embedded below. (Part of the Ninja series) Here's the back sto...