I'm Done!!!!!!
Yeah!!! I did it (with a little help from a co-worker) I finished my 23 things, each and every one of them. Library 2.0 and my thoughts..... I have learned many new things and I had no idea there was so much going on out there. I have mentioned to some of our patron's about using LibraryThing in their search for a good read. Some of my favorite things and discoveries in 23 things were of course LibraryThing, Sharing you creations, Flickr, Facebook and Tagging. I was able to connect with other staff in the library through Facebook and Survey Monkey. While participating in the 23 things there were many take-a-ways that will be used at home, travel and here at work. I don't know what could be done differently to improve the 23 things learning experience, except that time is always an issue for most staff. I would absolutely be interest in "23 more things" in the future. I would never pass up free learning. My one word for the 23 things program would be: superb!!!!!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Thing 22
keep on keepin' on!!
I am planning on keeping up with web and library 2.0 tools when I have extra free time. I hope to be able to go back and look at all of the past 21 things. I will probably make myself look at something related to my blog at least everyday. I will also play around with all of these tools from home when I am not interrupted as much. You want to know if I have discovered any web 2.0 tools not mentioned. Are you kidding? I am just not that 2.0 advanced quite yet, but thanks for asking!
I am planning on keeping up with web and library 2.0 tools when I have extra free time. I hope to be able to go back and look at all of the past 21 things. I will probably make myself look at something related to my blog at least everyday. I will also play around with all of these tools from home when I am not interrupted as much. You want to know if I have discovered any web 2.0 tools not mentioned. Are you kidding? I am just not that 2.0 advanced quite yet, but thanks for asking!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Thing 21
Aggregators!
So many choices and so little time. I really liked the look of PageFlakes (more of a start page lo0k) but it was a little more complicated so I chose Friendfeed. It seemed very user friendly. I do like the idea of using an aggregator to pull together all of my social networks as possible to one page. I think it is all a bit overwhelming. I am not a big enough user in the evenings to reap the benefits. As to how they compare to RSS feeds etc.... I think it is an individual decision. I would love a start page that links to everything for me. I could pull it up each day to check the weather, read the latest news report, check my stock and update my blog. I could then upload some pics and see what all of my family members that live far away are doing. I am still a bit old fashioned so I just pick up the phone and call them or send an email.
So many choices and so little time. I really liked the look of PageFlakes (more of a start page lo0k) but it was a little more complicated so I chose Friendfeed. It seemed very user friendly. I do like the idea of using an aggregator to pull together all of my social networks as possible to one page. I think it is all a bit overwhelming. I am not a big enough user in the evenings to reap the benefits. As to how they compare to RSS feeds etc.... I think it is an individual decision. I would love a start page that links to everything for me. I could pull it up each day to check the weather, read the latest news report, check my stock and update my blog. I could then upload some pics and see what all of my family members that live far away are doing. I am still a bit old fashioned so I just pick up the phone and call them or send an email.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Thing 20
Gaming at the Library.
I Think gaming at the library is a great idea! Why are we not doing it already? Table-top or video does not matter to me, what matters to me is pulling in the age group to the library in any way possible. I think as with anything the library offers we will hear from both sides. Let each side make their own decision to allow their teen to participate or not. We have always heard from parents in regards to our open access when their child checks out an "R" movie. It is not our decision to allow or not allow involvement in a gaming program, but we could at least offer it. I have not experienced gaming in a library but I think we should give it a try. I actually agree in some ways that we need to have these extra options for this age group. I feel that we have what the older and younger generation want, but the teen years require something different. I want the "popularity" to be library related. I want more teens in here for something other than "my space" and the basic internet use. I say let's give "gaming at the library" a go!
I Think gaming at the library is a great idea! Why are we not doing it already? Table-top or video does not matter to me, what matters to me is pulling in the age group to the library in any way possible. I think as with anything the library offers we will hear from both sides. Let each side make their own decision to allow their teen to participate or not. We have always heard from parents in regards to our open access when their child checks out an "R" movie. It is not our decision to allow or not allow involvement in a gaming program, but we could at least offer it. I have not experienced gaming in a library but I think we should give it a try. I actually agree in some ways that we need to have these extra options for this age group. I feel that we have what the older and younger generation want, but the teen years require something different. I want the "popularity" to be library related. I want more teens in here for something other than "my space" and the basic internet use. I say let's give "gaming at the library" a go!
Thing 19
I will get back to this when the LINT site is working better. Okay so I just visited the new LINT. I really like the look of it. I created a pretend blog for welcoming Ell staff (I hope more make it there soon) to just say hello. I hope every department will have a Blog, pretty cool looking I must say.
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