Animated Avatar Service Fix8 Gets $2 Million, Contract From SK Telecom

Fix8, a video chat service that lets users talk via animated avatars, has raised $2 million from SK Telecom (NYSE: SKM), adding to the $3 million it raised last year from Vickers Financial Group. Both fundings are part of the same $5 million first round. In addition to the investment, the company has received a contract from SK Telecom to lead the operator's efforts at enhancing the mobile chat experience. LA-based Fix8, a division of Mobinex, also has offices in China and Vietnam. Release.

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Video on the Web Presentation

A couple days ago, I gave a workshop on videos and videoblogging to the fine folks at the Long Island Library Resources Council. It was a fun presentation to give (see the video above)!

Here’s a list of videos we watched during the class:

• Me - Changing a Tire
• Rocketboom
• Steve Garfield
• Jay Dedman
• Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library - what if barbie had a book group?
• Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library - 60 second book review
• Orange County Public Library - Hip Music. Hip Library
• Arlington Heights Memorial Library - Lib Vlog

And here’s a link to my presentation (in handout format). Enjoy!

Gadgets and Gaming at Computers in Libraries 2008!

If you’re going to be at Computers in Libraries 2008 on Sunday (April 6!!!), then stop by this cool new event (swiped from Aaron’s blog):

What: Gaming (& Gadgets!) Night
Where: CIL 2008, Jefferson Room
When: Sunday, April 6th, 5:30-8:00 pm
How much: FREE
Who: You and other people interested in gaming

Jenny Levine and I have given a few gaming workshops at past Computers in Libraries and Internet Librarian conferences. After the sessions we've opened up the room to anyone interested in playing some games and/or learning about gaming. It's proven to be a popular and really fun time, so this year Information Today has turned the post-workshop gameplay into a featured event. With refreshments even!

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Go read the full post here. I plan on being there!

Interesting Job Titles

From my comments, someone just asked for a list of interesting librarian-related job titles. Can you guys help out? I’ll start the list off with some previous posts of mine:

• NextGen Librarian
• Digital Access Architect
• 21st Century Librarian

Then add in a few others:

• Director of Digital Strategy (Helene Blowers‘ job title)
• Digital Branch & Services Manager (that’s me)
• Open Source Evangelist (Nicole Engard’s new title)
• Vice President of Innovation (Stephen Abram’s title)
• Emerging Technologies Librarian (Houston Public Library job ad)
• Emergent Technologies Librarian
• Emerging Technology Manager
• Librarian 2.0

So - does anyone want to add to this list? Thanks!