So I've completed Library 2.0. Woohooo! It feels good.
Fav discoveries: Bloglines, Bloglines, del.icio.us... the online image generators were fun. Oh, I've loved youtube forever, so it wasn't a new discovery.
How has this assisted/affected my life long learning goals: Well, there's a lot available online. I like to think I'm fairly up to date with whats gooing on... but really there's just too much to keep up with almost. It was nice to have a summary, and build some kind of general knowledge on a variety of different online tools available.
Any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised me: an iPod!!! Well, I guess learning about some new things online too. haha
Well, last day at the Library tomorrow... should get some sleep. It was a fun summer, and it was nice meeting everyone -- add me on facebook if you have it. :)
30.8.07
audio books
I visiting Dale at the reference desk today and made a netlibrary account. I didn't know this was available... pretty cool actually, good for long drives and stuff. I did some searching, and found a few titles I would consider downloading. I've only listened to one audio book before, and I didn't get through it. I just like reading it more... I don't think I'll be downloading any. But it is nice to know it's available.
podcasts
So, I don't really have as much time for this as I have had this summer, because I leave Saturday morning!! But, after winning an iPod today (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I thought Id finish this up... bc I definitely could use that laptop now. I spent the last 2 hours on the phone w Dell, and they are going to fix it (hopefully) for FREE.
(It's 3 weeks past it's warranty...)
Anyways, I added the RSS feed for Harry Potter related podcast called "Blogging from the Alley". I didn't search through too many podcasts, mainly bc I dont have much time to wrap this up... but it's really one of those things you could spend HOURS investigating. (Also- after youtube, podcasts are not as fun.)
(It's 3 weeks past it's warranty...)
Anyways, I added the RSS feed for Harry Potter related podcast called "Blogging from the Alley". I didn't search through too many podcasts, mainly bc I dont have much time to wrap this up... but it's really one of those things you could spend HOURS investigating. (Also- after youtube, podcasts are not as fun.)
27.8.07
youtube
Activity 20
Web2.0 clip: the html reminded me of computer sci class...... not really impressed. lol
Lib2.0 clip: it's nice to see people that really are taking this whole thing to the next level... and really serious about it.
I love youtube! I cant really say anything bad about other than, like everything else on the interet, there's a lot of crap to work through to find good stuff. The search is pretty good, but people sometimes put really popular tags/titles on their video that is completely unrelated.
I posted one of my favourite scenes of my favourite tv show - Grey's Anatomy.
Anddd, yes I did post Justin Timberlake singing "What goes around..." Youtube is awesome for finding live performances and videos from concerts etc.
Also-- reallllly easy to post these on my blog!! I was so impressed.
Web2.0 clip: the html reminded me of computer sci class...... not really impressed. lol
Lib2.0 clip: it's nice to see people that really are taking this whole thing to the next level... and really serious about it.
I love youtube! I cant really say anything bad about other than, like everything else on the interet, there's a lot of crap to work through to find good stuff. The search is pretty good, but people sometimes put really popular tags/titles on their video that is completely unrelated.
I posted one of my favourite scenes of my favourite tv show - Grey's Anatomy.
Anddd, yes I did post Justin Timberlake singing "What goes around..." Youtube is awesome for finding live performances and videos from concerts etc.
Also-- reallllly easy to post these on my blog!! I was so impressed.
23.8.07
web 2.0 sites
I looked at the short list (www.seomoz.org/web2.0/short) and recognized a few sites that we've used with Library 2.0 and some sites that I've been using on my own for a while.
I checked out a few sites and decided to fool around with yourminis where I searched through A LOT of widgets. I tested out a few, and decided on a simple countdown. A countdown to the second of when I will be getting on a bus to Waterloo. I'm really excited to go, but time is going almost too fast - I have so much to do!
I liked the yourminis site. There were a lot of choices and it was easy to post it on my blog. The widgets I saw were not really 'useful' applications in a 'Library setting' but they are fun.
I checked out a few sites and decided to fool around with yourminis where I searched through A LOT of widgets. I tested out a few, and decided on a simple countdown. A countdown to the second of when I will be getting on a bus to Waterloo. I'm really excited to go, but time is going almost too fast - I have so much to do!
I liked the yourminis site. There were a lot of choices and it was easy to post it on my blog. The widgets I saw were not really 'useful' applications in a 'Library setting' but they are fun.
22.8.07
publishing in blog
Publishing my document here was easy. Im happy I didnt have to fiddle around and figure it out. :)
zoho writer
So this is kind of cool, an online word processor. Saving it here is useful... Don't need to worry about sending attachments in Word, and have the person you're sending to have Word Perfect, open it and mess up all the formatting. Another thing, if you were to save documents here, then you can access them from any other computer... I like it.
...Not sure if this counts as a simple document...? I don't have too much to say on it. It's a straighforward site, easy to use if you're familiar with Word. ooh all the keyboard shortcuts work too.
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21.8.07
sandbox
to finish off week #7, we had to 'play' in the sandbox. I posted my favourites to favourite author and favourite food, and then I added a new topic (i hope that's ok) for favourite tv shows.
Favourite author was JK Rowling... surprise, surprise! I linked her official website and posted a picture of her. then i left a comment on chris blog...
done week 7... woohoo (bedtime!)
Favourite author was JK Rowling... surprise, surprise! I linked her official website and posted a picture of her. then i left a comment on chris blog...
done week 7... woohoo (bedtime!)
19.8.07
wikis
Ugh, so I had a post... and I was almost done, then my computer did something and now it's gone. Anddd the autosave draft thing didnt work out either. Grrr. (AND it's not like I write out what I'm posting on paper first *coughJoancough* so I have to write it allll again.)
Ok - Activity 16: Check out some library related wikis and post thoughts.
Book Lovers Wiki: Nothing really new, but I think it would be a nice addition to our library. Maybe a link off of our website? I know that the CYS staff like choosing books to be put in the 'staff picks' display... it's sort of the same idea. Just with ratings, reviews and recommendations from library staff and patrons too.
Library Succes: This wiki was huggggeeee. But organized. I didn't look through much of it, but I checked out the Programming link. I found a pretty nifty Children's Program database. (Would have been nice to find at the beginning of summer ;))
ALA 2006 New Orleans: I agree with Sarah, a nice idea for a big event. Would have been useful for Homecoming with so much going on, organized by different people. Maybe for Summerfolk too..... there are lots of possibilities.
I think I'm done for now. It's almost time for Big Brother. :)
Ok - Activity 16: Check out some library related wikis and post thoughts.
Book Lovers Wiki: Nothing really new, but I think it would be a nice addition to our library. Maybe a link off of our website? I know that the CYS staff like choosing books to be put in the 'staff picks' display... it's sort of the same idea. Just with ratings, reviews and recommendations from library staff and patrons too.
Library Succes: This wiki was huggggeeee. But organized. I didn't look through much of it, but I checked out the Programming link. I found a pretty nifty Children's Program database. (Would have been nice to find at the beginning of summer ;))
ALA 2006 New Orleans: I agree with Sarah, a nice idea for a big event. Would have been useful for Homecoming with so much going on, organized by different people. Maybe for Summerfolk too..... there are lots of possibilities.
I think I'm done for now. It's almost time for Big Brother. :)
17.8.07
library 2.0 perspectives
I feel a little behind on this... I'm a bit busier now that I've realised I move back to Waterloo in 2 weeks. There are things I'd rather be doing, and things I should be doing instead of this but I'm determined to finish it (and win an iPod).
Perspectives --
There is so much potential for growth and change in libraries with new technology, I think it's great that librarians are taking such an interest and learning about what's available. Librarians need to 'embrace Web 2.0 tools' - providing patrons with new and improved resources (ie. blogs, wikis etc.) I thought the term 'technolust' was pretty funny. ("New technologies are not implemented for the sake of coolness or status" ) I'm pretty sure that libraries try to improve services for patrons, and generally try not to add new technologies simply for the sake of coolness. The process that goes into adding new technology needs to change... change speeds. Libraries will need to be quick at keeping up, and spotting new technology as it becomes available to keep up with library users.
The second perspective I read had ideas for growth specifically regarding library bibliographic services. Some ideas I like include: the option of ranking search results based on circulation, ratings etc. and features similar to Amazon (reviews, tagging, and other user participation) As I read this, I was actually shocked to see that someone hasn't jumped on these great ideas and cashed in yet. "The comprehensive menu of choices in a single place" is a great idea. Links to books store inventory, options to purchase online instead of borrowing, displaying search results and availability of libraries nearby... it's endless.
Okay, I think that's enough from me. I'm going to try and start week seven activities tomorrow or Sunday.
Perspectives --
There is so much potential for growth and change in libraries with new technology, I think it's great that librarians are taking such an interest and learning about what's available. Librarians need to 'embrace Web 2.0 tools' - providing patrons with new and improved resources (ie. blogs, wikis etc.) I thought the term 'technolust' was pretty funny. ("New technologies are not implemented for the sake of coolness or status" ) I'm pretty sure that libraries try to improve services for patrons, and generally try not to add new technologies simply for the sake of coolness. The process that goes into adding new technology needs to change... change speeds. Libraries will need to be quick at keeping up, and spotting new technology as it becomes available to keep up with library users.
The second perspective I read had ideas for growth specifically regarding library bibliographic services. Some ideas I like include: the option of ranking search results based on circulation, ratings etc. and features similar to Amazon (reviews, tagging, and other user participation) As I read this, I was actually shocked to see that someone hasn't jumped on these great ideas and cashed in yet. "The comprehensive menu of choices in a single place" is a great idea. Links to books store inventory, options to purchase online instead of borrowing, displaying search results and availability of libraries nearby... it's endless.
Okay, I think that's enough from me. I'm going to try and start week seven activities tomorrow or Sunday.
8.8.07
technorati
Activity #14
I searched 'Library 2.0' and found the results from seaching Blog Directories got the most relevant hits. With the other two, especially just the keyword seach, it brought up a bunch of completely unrelated hits. I did find my blog for fun... turns out there's at least 6 other blogs with the exact title. Oh... the internet is sooo big. haha.
I don't see myself using Technorati, but it seems useful for those who need/want to search blogs... so I didn't join/register with Technorati or claim my blog. I don't really see any reason for me to tag my posts or make my blog 'more findable'.
I do check up on various blogs, but they normally belong to friends and I don't need to search for them since I already have the url. I do like how you can search for words in posts, tagged words, or search for registered blogs that are under tagged subject. There are soooo many blogs and this makes it a little easier to navigate and find what you're looking for.
Top searches - not surprised with youtube, facebook, myspace, google or iPhone.
I searched 'Library 2.0' and found the results from seaching Blog Directories got the most relevant hits. With the other two, especially just the keyword seach, it brought up a bunch of completely unrelated hits. I did find my blog for fun... turns out there's at least 6 other blogs with the exact title. Oh... the internet is sooo big. haha.
I don't see myself using Technorati, but it seems useful for those who need/want to search blogs... so I didn't join/register with Technorati or claim my blog. I don't really see any reason for me to tag my posts or make my blog 'more findable'.
I do check up on various blogs, but they normally belong to friends and I don't need to search for them since I already have the url. I do like how you can search for words in posts, tagged words, or search for registered blogs that are under tagged subject. There are soooo many blogs and this makes it a little easier to navigate and find what you're looking for.
Top searches - not surprised with youtube, facebook, myspace, google or iPhone.
1.8.07
del.icio.us
I've made a del.icio.us account and added in a few favourites. This is a really easy way to access your favourites from any computer. I don't think I'll be using it much since I have a laptop that I drag around with me for the majority of the year.
Rollyo
So I registered and from the start, I personally found this site pretty useless. (If I'm going to the trouble of adding sites to a searchroll, why don't I just search the site itself? I guess it would be better if you were searching the same things all the time.)
But I set up a searchroll anyways. I couldn't think of anything to search... so I chose celebrity blogs. (I already have a few favourites, so I added them) So....... now you can search "Lindsay Lohan" or "Britney Spears" and it will search these blogs, and you will find posts about how they are both crazy drug-addicted trainwrecks. Sweet.
Link - http://rollyo.com/ethompso
But I set up a searchroll anyways. I couldn't think of anything to search... so I chose celebrity blogs. (I already have a few favourites, so I added them) So....... now you can search "Lindsay Lohan" or "Britney Spears" and it will search these blogs, and you will find posts about how they are both crazy drug-addicted trainwrecks. Sweet.
Link - http://rollyo.com/ethompso
LibraryThing
This site was straighforward to use. I added books by title, searching Amazon.ca instead of the default American sites listed. I'm not sure if I'll really use it though. I won't have a lot of time for 'fun' reading starting in September.
'old' pics
I found this Image Generator that made pictures look old. Kinda neat. :)
Me and a friend at uni, on our way out.
Haha, at the beach again. Last summer.
Reading week.
sketches
I like the Image Generator that made sketches. {http://www.dumpr.net/sketch.php}
Again, I tried a few different pictures to see what worked out. This is me with a few friends last summer at the beach.
'Warholizer'
This "Warholizer" was really fun! I had to try a lot of pictures, because they all turn out completely differently... some don't work out with bad lighting and stuff.
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