Tuesday, November 19, 2002

Time to make a wish list Comdex: Get the gear you need. What's new on the show floor? CNET Reviews and Computer Shopper reporters scour the show for the newest and greatest tech products. [CNET News.com] 4:59:44 PM    comments? [] Biggest Online Children's Library to Debut Tomorrow [LISNews.com] the Institute of Museum and Library Services Says they have a five-year, $4.4 million plan to build a digital library freely available for children worldwide. The library will consist of 10,000 children's books drawn from 100 cultures. The International Children's Digital Library, developed by the Internet Archive and the University of Maryland, is part of a larger research project to develop new technology to serve young readers.   3:30:40 PM    comments? [] Political cloud over Lincoln library [LISNews.com] The Chicago Sun Times has a Story on the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, opening soon in the heart of the state capital. But even before Gov. Ryan cuts a ribbon to dedicate the library today, there could be tension brewing over who will run one of the lame-duck governor's most prized building projects after he leaves office in January. There is a problem with one of the people thought to be the one named to be the director for the $115 million library and museum. 11:13:24 AM    comments? []

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