It is good to finally know what all the fuss about Facebook is about. I see it primarily as a socialization tool, but I suppose there can be library applications.
I searched the BCL network and posted messages on the walls of two friends, who also posted messages on my wall. It was fun to learn more about the private lives of my colleagues. I also joined the NextGen Librarians group to try to learn more about how new librarians think, but I did not find anything particularly interesting there. I will join some other librarian groups to see if they are using Facebook for more professional purposes.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Thing 22 - OverDrive Audio Books
I am amazed at what is available through OverDrive Audio Books, but I was a bit frustrated since I was unable to download the OverDrive Media Console. As soon as I can figure out how to do it, I will be using OverDrive Audio Books to help me learn Spanish.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Thing 21 - Podcasts
I examined Podcastalley.com, one of the suggested podcast directories, and found many library-related podcasts. I chose to add the RSS feed for LibVibe, a podcast about library news, to my Bloglines account. The URL for LibVibe is http://feeds.feedburner.com/LibVibe.
Adding the feeds for podcasts on library news is a good way to keep up with what is going on in the world of libraries. It is a good method for finding out what is happening in libraries throughout the country.
Adding the feeds for podcasts on library news is a good way to keep up with what is going on in the world of libraries. It is a good method for finding out what is happening in libraries throughout the country.
Thing 20 - You Tube
Although I have had trouble understanding the library applications of some of the Web 2.0 tools that we have been exposed to in TLC 2.0, I think the idea of using video hosting sites to market and show library programs is great.
I found that You Tube is very easy to use. It is even easy to embed videos in one's blog. I chose two Broward County Library videos to embed in this blog. The first is a marketing tool for an upcoming program, and the second is a video of a program that has already taken place at the library.
I selected Steve Vinik's video of the upcoming Anime Convention that will be held at the Main Library on January 5th to embed in this blog because I think that You Tube is an excellent way to advertise library programs, especially those that appeal to young people.
I also selected Steve Vinik's video of the presentation of the Moon Rock to the Broward County Main Library because I attended the event at the library. (We were all very excited to work at the first library in the country to receive a moon rock!) Using the web to share videos of library programs is an excellent way for customers who are unable to attend programs to see what they missed.
I found that You Tube is very easy to use. It is even easy to embed videos in one's blog. I chose two Broward County Library videos to embed in this blog. The first is a marketing tool for an upcoming program, and the second is a video of a program that has already taken place at the library.
I selected Steve Vinik's video of the upcoming Anime Convention that will be held at the Main Library on January 5th to embed in this blog because I think that You Tube is an excellent way to advertise library programs, especially those that appeal to young people.
I also selected Steve Vinik's video of the presentation of the Moon Rock to the Broward County Main Library because I attended the event at the library. (We were all very excited to work at the first library in the country to receive a moon rock!) Using the web to share videos of library programs is an excellent way for customers who are unable to attend programs to see what they missed.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Thing 19 - Web 2.0 Awards List
I took a look at the Web 2.0 Awards List on the Seomoz.org website. I went to the Short List and selected the category, "Hosted Wikis". Then I selected the first place winner,"Wetpaint". It has several useful features. It allows you to start your own wiki. It also lists existing wikis in several categories: "Categories" (topics), "What's New", "Hot List", and "Staff Picks". I selected the Business Category and found a wiki entitled "Web 2 at Work", which is free and open to everyone.
The purpose of "Web 2 at Work" is to use collaboration tools to explore the use of Web 2.0 technologies at work. I thought this sounded interesting, but there wasn't much there. Back in April of 2007, the person who started the wiki created several thread subjects. I was suprised to find, however, that that there were very few postings after the original postings. Perhaps there are so many wikis around that business people have not discovered this one, or perhaps people are too busy doing their jobs to spend time posting messages on wikis.
Since "Web 2 at Work" is a wiki for the discussion of Web 2.0 technologies, it can be applied to any business or profession. Librarians could use it to share their experiences with Web 2.0 tools.
The purpose of "Web 2 at Work" is to use collaboration tools to explore the use of Web 2.0 technologies at work. I thought this sounded interesting, but there wasn't much there. Back in April of 2007, the person who started the wiki created several thread subjects. I was suprised to find, however, that that there were very few postings after the original postings. Perhaps there are so many wikis around that business people have not discovered this one, or perhaps people are too busy doing their jobs to spend time posting messages on wikis.
Since "Web 2 at Work" is a wiki for the discussion of Web 2.0 technologies, it can be applied to any business or profession. Librarians could use it to share their experiences with Web 2.0 tools.
Thing 18 - Web-Based Applications
I tried Zoho Writer and found it very easy to use because so many of the features are the same as Microsoft Word. I also tried Google Docs. I like the fact that it is similar to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Several years ago, purchased the Microsoft package for my home computer so I could take work home. With the new web-based applications, it probably won't be necessary for people to do this in the future.
Below is my first test document using Zoho Writer. I used the "publish" option to post it to my blog.
Several years ago, purchased the Microsoft package for my home computer so I could take work home. With the new web-based applications, it probably won't be necessary for people to do this in the future.
Below is my first test document using Zoho Writer. I used the "publish" option to post it to my blog.
TEST DOCUMENT
This is the first document that I have ever created with the ZOHO Writer. The ZOHO Writer seems to be very similar to Word. As a result, it is very easy to use. I like the fact that it can be used on any computer, without the need to download special software.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Thing 17 - PBWiki
After many unsuccessful attempts, I finally managed to add my blog to the Favoite Blogs page. Once I did it, it seemed so simple. I do not know what I was doing wrong the first 17 times.
I suppose it is good to have wikis to share informal information such as "favorites", but I still am not comfortable using wikis for reference without issuing a disclaimer stating that the authority and accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed.
I suppose it is good to have wikis to share informal information such as "favorites", but I still am not comfortable using wikis for reference without issuing a disclaimer stating that the authority and accuracy of the information cannot be guaranteed.
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