Week 9 - Thing # 21 Podcasts
Merlin had the best library related podcasts. I loaded LibVibe onto my bloglines. I can see podcasts being used for remote training segments within the Library system. One of my favorite quilting sites is a podcast.http://www.alexandersonquilts.com/podcast/. I have found another type of learning technology along the same lines as the podcast on one of my quilting sites too. It is like watching tv shows about quilting from all around the world all day. These episodes range from 3min-15 mins. You just pick the episode that you want and pull up a chair and watch. Here is the site. http://www.qnntv.com/
Monday, July 9, 2007
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Week 9 - Thing #20 - YouTube
It was very hard trying to pick a video worth posting to my blog, yes there are some really funny ones, but there are some really bad videos too.
I typed libraries in the search box and this was a video I found that was made at the Towson Library for a contest. This is an example of how Libraries can use YouTube to promote their services and programs.
I couldn't pass this commercial up! It's one of the classics of it's time!
I typed libraries in the search box and this was a video I found that was made at the Towson Library for a contest. This is an example of how Libraries can use YouTube to promote their services and programs.
I couldn't pass this commercial up! It's one of the classics of it's time!
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Week 8 -Thing #19 - Web 2.0 Awards List
I picked Upcoming to explore for this exercise. Upcoming is a site where you can share or search upcoming events. You can search by events, places, friends, groups and popular. Under the group tab there is a directory of all the groups in the site. If you pick one of these groups additional information about the group is available, such as who the group is for, group calendar of events past and present, tags, and a discussion/ comments area. If you search by event it will bring up events in your area or anywhere. Maps and photos can be added too.
I can see Libraries using this site to promote upcoming major events, such as Great Books, Author signings, Summer Reading events, Workshops, etc. The people that attend the functions can also leave a comment if they wish, which might help in planning future programs.
I picked Upcoming to explore for this exercise. Upcoming is a site where you can share or search upcoming events. You can search by events, places, friends, groups and popular. Under the group tab there is a directory of all the groups in the site. If you pick one of these groups additional information about the group is available, such as who the group is for, group calendar of events past and present, tags, and a discussion/ comments area. If you search by event it will bring up events in your area or anywhere. Maps and photos can be added too.
I can see Libraries using this site to promote upcoming major events, such as Great Books, Author signings, Summer Reading events, Workshops, etc. The people that attend the functions can also leave a comment if they wish, which might help in planning future programs.
Week 8- Thing #18 - Google Docs
I uploaded a Excel spreadsheet into Google Docs. After taking an Excel class I created this spreadsheet to keep track of my CEU's. For this exercise I uploaded it into Google Docs I changed some of the fonts with color, Italics and highlighting.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=o06181464088301885789.2654621366885444964&hl=en_US
This is a great application and very useful for many people.I can see people in the workforce and student in particular using Google Docs. For example, students could send someone their essay or thesis to proofread and the person proofreading could highlight the suggested changes. I can see people in the workforce using Google Docs when there are multiple people involved in a project and they need to send detailed memos,or to edit meeting minutes,or writing grants, plugging in current statistics, etc. It's just another way of communicate within multiple offices with out having a meeting. Everyone can have access to the same document at the same time.Microsoft Office look out!!!
I uploaded a Excel spreadsheet into Google Docs. After taking an Excel class I created this spreadsheet to keep track of my CEU's. For this exercise I uploaded it into Google Docs I changed some of the fonts with color, Italics and highlighting.
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=o06181464088301885789.2654621366885444964&hl=en_US
This is a great application and very useful for many people.I can see people in the workforce and student in particular using Google Docs. For example, students could send someone their essay or thesis to proofread and the person proofreading could highlight the suggested changes. I can see people in the workforce using Google Docs when there are multiple people involved in a project and they need to send detailed memos,or to edit meeting minutes,or writing grants, plugging in current statistics, etc. It's just another way of communicate within multiple offices with out having a meeting. Everyone can have access to the same document at the same time.Microsoft Office look out!!!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Week 7 - Thing # 17 - Sandbox wiki
That was easy enough. I added my blog and my favorite books to the list.
Week 7 - Thing # 16 - Wikis
Just recently I heard a co-worker talking about starting a wiki after attending ALA. That would be one way to keep the conversations that were started at ALA continuing, especially since people come from all over to attend ALA. A group of people that have a common interest would benefit from a wiki.Committees and sub-committees within the library could use wikis to brainstorm ideas too. It enables people to voice their opinions as well as learn from someone else's opinions. I think there is a lot of information that could be had from a wiki, but I think it would be hard for the person in charge of the wiki to keep up with the new postings and verify the information given.I can see Libraries using wikis as a Reader's Advisory service for the public.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Week 6- Thing # 15 - Future of Libraries
Change is always constant in today's world. When reading Rick Anderson's, Away From the "Icebergs", I think he makes a good point about library services. Libraries need to evaluate their print and technology sources. So much information is available digitally now.
He states that libraries need to "find new ways to bring our services to patrons rather than insisting that they come to us." Since the customers have all kinds of information at their fingertips now days, we need to find new ways to keep up with the changing times in technology. Just with the few weeks of working on the Learning 2.0 I have learned a ton of new technology that I never knew existed. I can see both staff and customers using this new technology.One way that BCPL has started in this direction is by using blogs to communicate about collections. This is a great way to communicate with a large number of people at one time.Another example is the ASK US NOW feature of BCPL's webpage. Customers can get their information electronically. We are still servicing the public without them stepping foot into the library. In the future I see Librarians being the educators of technology and the information providers of technology.
He states that libraries need to "find new ways to bring our services to patrons rather than insisting that they come to us." Since the customers have all kinds of information at their fingertips now days, we need to find new ways to keep up with the changing times in technology. Just with the few weeks of working on the Learning 2.0 I have learned a ton of new technology that I never knew existed. I can see both staff and customers using this new technology.One way that BCPL has started in this direction is by using blogs to communicate about collections. This is a great way to communicate with a large number of people at one time.Another example is the ASK US NOW feature of BCPL's webpage. Customers can get their information electronically. We are still servicing the public without them stepping foot into the library. In the future I see Librarians being the educators of technology and the information providers of technology.
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