Monday, September 29, 2008

Hooray week 14 Facebook

I say hooray as I have now completed 2.0 and because Facebook looks like a fun way of communication if you make sure you are careful with security and privacy.
This would be fantastic for people who are housebound, lonely or just have the time and desire to have chats with different types of people.
It is also a very convenient and personal way of communication with family, or friends who are overseas, sending them them photos of family events and places you visit etc.
The Library can use Facebook to make the public aware of just how many things we have to offer and by getting clients feedback to help improve or introduce new ideas.

Online Applications week 13

How great for students doing joint projects and here I go with and idea that is probably inappropriate but if it was feasible the Library could make use of Online Applications to order their books.
I suspect the commercial implication makes this idea unsuitable if not why not?

Week 11 Podcasts and Video

Well I am certainly learning many different aspects and Podcasts really are an anwer to the problem of being unavailable for a lecture or say a Towne Meeting just record and then listen to it when you have time.
It sounds a great way of taking notes in a very long and intense meeting, especially when the topics discussed are not familar to you. Just come back to your desk listen and type the essentials. It gives you the space to query and check for accuracy.
I like to think of different ways I can apply the tools I am now learning and if some of my ideas are not appropriate put it down to being a novice.

Answer Board

This must be a Librarians dream to test her knowledge and certainly a very sound way of aquiring information. I would imagine a lot of diplomacy is required and certain discussions not entered into especially if the Librarian names her place of employment.
I think to have discussions with people is a great way of acknowledging that there are many different points of view and to recognise the fact that there is often more than one answer or solution to a question.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Del.icio.us/Technorati/ Library Thing

Out of these three I really enjoyed Library Thing.

I read a lot of books and this is such a great way to have discussions with others and get their opinions.
I am not good at remembering authors so you could start your own "Book Diary" listing the authors and titles and making a comment about the book for future reference.

Del.icio.us and Technorati I thought were both very busy overcrowded and appeared messy in my opinion.

Week Three...Flickr.

It really is amazing what you can find and do with this. I enjoyed making my own stamp and you could certainly have a lot of fun at Christmas with cards etc.
I love posters and this certainly gives me loads of interesting viewing.

Week three....Flickr.