The world is your oyster...
Friday, May 16, 2008
Social Networking...
The library can definitely benefit, as are other organisations like the British Library, to keep patrons up to date and to encourage library use. After all, these days statistics are what libraries need to show the purse holders they need more staff, facilities and of course, books! It can also help connect our local residents - they can get to know each other, forms interest groups and clubs, etc.
The world is our oyster...
The world is our oyster...
Google Docs (Rock!)
Google is amazing. I think that Google Docs will come in very handy for me, especially for my writing. I will be able to log into any computer anywhere, and write. And it will help keep me organised.
At work it will benefit me in terms of editing protocols or procedures, and running them by other staff members involved. The possibilities are endless.
At work it will benefit me in terms of editing protocols or procedures, and running them by other staff members involved. The possibilities are endless.
Mashups!
This is where I'm going in July!
I think that our library can use Mashups for mapping our library branches just like the "Public Library Finder" for the US. There are many other things that libraries can use Mashups for - e.g. flickr photo collections from staff members...
Podcasting...
I have added the British Library & ABC Podcasts pages to my delicious account... so now I have some podcast tags;)
I think that our library can use podcasts for latest library updates, news, activities, new books & other material, even recording children's story time sessions, author talks, etc. Even for what's on in our the council area.
I think that our library can use podcasts for latest library updates, news, activities, new books & other material, even recording children's story time sessions, author talks, etc. Even for what's on in our the council area.
Answer Boards -
I just visited the http://answerboards.wetpaint.com/?t=anon - the Librarian's Slam Board - and found the idea quite interesting.
I have actually commented on books on Amazon.com, so I am familiar with the social searching features...
I have actually commented on books on Amazon.com, so I am familiar with the social searching features...
del.icio.us
It took me a little while to set up a del.icio.us account, because del.icio.us was so fussy about the username and password. That aside, I found it quite easy to use, and can imagine this will be a handy tool to have on hand, wherever I may be...
Here's my del.icio.us account page:
http://del.icio.us/MissSonja
I find the whole del.icio.us idea quite interesting, and can see that it can be quite useful for libraries in that it can help guide library users to carefully selected webpages, which is quite helpful considering the many many millions of pages that pop up from one google search alone.
The fact that bookmarks can be accessed from anywhere is an added bonus!
Here's my del.icio.us account page:
http://del.icio.us/MissSonja
I find the whole del.icio.us idea quite interesting, and can see that it can be quite useful for libraries in that it can help guide library users to carefully selected webpages, which is quite helpful considering the many many millions of pages that pop up from one google search alone.
The fact that bookmarks can be accessed from anywhere is an added bonus!
Friday, April 4, 2008
Monty Pythons...meets Fallen Art...
Being a huge fan of the Monty Pythons made the You Tube session especially enjoyable - I certainly did not expect to see The Holy Grail in lego, but then again, should I really be too surprised? Video access on the internet is a true blessing.
I found some of the You Tube videos quite interesting, but I'm not sure about what we can do for our library... which aspect of it would we use You Tube for? We recently got large screens installed in our library, and we are currently using them to highlight new items in our collection. Perhaps a You Tube video with a tour of our modest collection would be handy for new borrowers, and as a refresher for those unfamiliar with all our functions? You Tube could also be used for Story Time, somehow... perhaps when a live reader is unavailable, for one reason or another... I'm sure there are many many uses for You Tube at the library.
Now, as for a particularly funny You Tube video, here's the link to a favourite, called "Fallen Art":
Enjoy!
I found some of the You Tube videos quite interesting, but I'm not sure about what we can do for our library... which aspect of it would we use You Tube for? We recently got large screens installed in our library, and we are currently using them to highlight new items in our collection. Perhaps a You Tube video with a tour of our modest collection would be handy for new borrowers, and as a refresher for those unfamiliar with all our functions? You Tube could also be used for Story Time, somehow... perhaps when a live reader is unavailable, for one reason or another... I'm sure there are many many uses for You Tube at the library.
Now, as for a particularly funny You Tube video, here's the link to a favourite, called "Fallen Art":
Enjoy!
Friday, March 14, 2008
RSS feeds...
RSS feeds are not new to me - I actually already have a google reader... though I don't use it that often - I suffer from information overload, or not enough time...
I opened up my own Bloglines and posted 15 feeds. Some of them are news, some on literature, others are blogs. The Powerhouse Museum blog is also there - full of interesting photos.
Questions answered:
What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?
- Convenience of having news come in as it is written.
What sites did you select for your RSS reader?
- Too many! 15 for the moment. BBC, Arts... etc.
How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your work?
- At work it could come in handy if I want to know about something specific like the latest books released.
How can libraries use RSS or take advantage of this new technology?
- Libraries can use it to make sure user's are up to date with the events and other happenings at the library.
Did you find any good examples of other library blogs?
Haven't presently got the time (at work) to look into others... sorry!
Apologies for my rather dry blog today... I don't have much time on my hand.
I opened up my own Bloglines and posted 15 feeds. Some of them are news, some on literature, others are blogs. The Powerhouse Museum blog is also there - full of interesting photos.
Questions answered:
What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?
- Convenience of having news come in as it is written.
What sites did you select for your RSS reader?
- Too many! 15 for the moment. BBC, Arts... etc.
How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your work?
- At work it could come in handy if I want to know about something specific like the latest books released.
How can libraries use RSS or take advantage of this new technology?
- Libraries can use it to make sure user's are up to date with the events and other happenings at the library.
Did you find any good examples of other library blogs?
Haven't presently got the time (at work) to look into others... sorry!
Apologies for my rather dry blog today... I don't have much time on my hand.
Friday, March 7, 2008
A fate perhaps undeserved...
A ruined library... mad rampage... an angry, drunkard... mother nature's quake... this book depository was all of these things and more, to those of us with high expectations of the world...
These dramatic thoughts aside - Flickr is after all quite a resource. I am having fun finding all sorts of depressing pictures of libraries... they are all depressing, whether beautiful or ugly.
I am having a good day, truly.
These dramatic thoughts aside - Flickr is after all quite a resource. I am having fun finding all sorts of depressing pictures of libraries... they are all depressing, whether beautiful or ugly.
I am having a good day, truly.
One of my idylls...
The place I'd like to be... this is what Rockdale library has to go up against. Perhaps one day in the distant future, when libraries are extinct (hopefully never!), Rockdale library will lend itself to a facelift...
I shouldn't be so harsh. But you can't help it when you see such beautiful libraries like this one...
I shouldn't be so harsh. But you can't help it when you see such beautiful libraries like this one...
Friday, February 29, 2008
My first blog...
My life as a blogger has officially begun. Finally! I am an avid reader of many blogs, but have not had the opportunity, or rather, made the time to start up my own blog. Thank you State Library for the Web2.0 initiative - now I can blog at work! I realised after listening to Stephen Fry's video how unaware I was of the whole Web2.0 revolution, though of course I have been using some of the social networking sites like Facebook.
Aside from commenting about the web2.0, I am tempted to comment on the weather. I know it is cliche to want to begin talking about the weather when you are stuck for words, but believe me, this is not the case here. I think that it is something that needs to be written about, because it has been bothering me for the past few summers (and this is beside talk of global warming and drought)... I have not been inspired to go swimming or visit the beach because of the shocking temperament of the weather... nor have I bought a new bathing suit (perhaps too much information here!) when I usually do, yes, every summer. Whatever happened to the good old summer days, when it was so hot that you felt like throwing yourself in the nearest pond, even?
Aside from commenting about the web2.0, I am tempted to comment on the weather. I know it is cliche to want to begin talking about the weather when you are stuck for words, but believe me, this is not the case here. I think that it is something that needs to be written about, because it has been bothering me for the past few summers (and this is beside talk of global warming and drought)... I have not been inspired to go swimming or visit the beach because of the shocking temperament of the weather... nor have I bought a new bathing suit (perhaps too much information here!) when I usually do, yes, every summer. Whatever happened to the good old summer days, when it was so hot that you felt like throwing yourself in the nearest pond, even?
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