I have really enjoyed this hands-on online course. My confidence with things digital has increased, and I would love to be able to implement/integrate some of the Web 2.0 technologies into the services provided by by local public library (if and when I eventually get a job). Thanks heaps Mylee and Ellen and whoever else was involved. I will keep a look out for updates on your site.
Cheers
Jo
Monday 29 August 2011
Activity 24: The Dark side of the Web
Unfortunately I learned the hard way about just how 'dark' the Web can be. About 10 years ago (not long after I started using online banking) I had a key-stroke-capture virus attach itself to my computer via a trojan. About thirty thousand dollars was taken out of my account before I noticed the discrepency. Luckily, the bank reimbursed it all. I'm still not sure why it happened, except that despite having antivirus software installed and running, a window used pop up saying I had a trojan virus. My teenage children at the time said "don't worry Mum, the antivirus software is working etc..". It certainly was worrying at the time, and has made me very aware of scams and viruses etc. I was asked to go to court to testify, but didn't have to in the end. I was notified of the findings of the court case eventually. They prosecuted the 'donkey' who is the person who went to the ATM's and withdrew the funds, but he was working....wait for it...the Russian Mafia! Yes, it was like on the tv, only real. Apparently the banks very rarely get their money back in such cases. I believe the banks have more secure systems now. I haven't returned to online banking though. At the time, I talked in depth to someone in the bank's frauds department who assured me he would never do online banking on a home computer.
My mother-in-law was also targeted in a scam recently. She received a phone call and believed the caller to be a representative of microsoft, so proceded to allow him remote access into her computer. I really feel for the elderly when they are targeted like this. I guess being aware yourself, and promoting awarenesss amongst anyone you think might require assistance can only be beneficial. The internet certainly is wonderful, and with a little care, the pitfalls can be minimised.
My mother-in-law was also targeted in a scam recently. She received a phone call and believed the caller to be a representative of microsoft, so proceded to allow him remote access into her computer. I really feel for the elderly when they are targeted like this. I guess being aware yourself, and promoting awarenesss amongst anyone you think might require assistance can only be beneficial. The internet certainly is wonderful, and with a little care, the pitfalls can be minimised.
Activity 23: Mashups revisited
Mashups are so varied and applied in so many different ways. I googled and explored mashups via youtube. I looked at some actual youtube mashups (of classical music mixed with contempory artist's vocals), but decided this isn't really my thing...obviously someone does appreciate it though. I also looked a youtube videos explaining what mashups are, so my understanding has deepened. APIs are provided by the likes of Yahoo, Google, Amazon, and Ebay. Developers can merge these APIs to make new applications.
Here is my Bubblr mashup....
Bubblr uses a Flickr Api that lets you add cartoon bubbles to photos, which are then available publically online. This application could be used as a promotion tool on the library website if someone was creative enough.
The mashups of US data weren't so interesting to look at.
'Interestingness' uses a Flickr API to display a daily photo wall which is composed using the 'interestingness' algorithm. This algorithm is based on users comments, time of comment, whether the image is added as a favourite, tags and more. This is a great way to browse a a wide variety of images.
Another fun mashup using a Flickr API is 'Bookr', with which you can create and share a book containing flickr photos (creative commons content), adding your own title, text etc. The book can be emailed or embedded into a blog. This would be a fun activity to explore during library computer classes.
Here is my Bubblr mashup....
Bubblr uses a Flickr Api that lets you add cartoon bubbles to photos, which are then available publically online. This application could be used as a promotion tool on the library website if someone was creative enough.
The mashups of US data weren't so interesting to look at.
'Interestingness' uses a Flickr API to display a daily photo wall which is composed using the 'interestingness' algorithm. This algorithm is based on users comments, time of comment, whether the image is added as a favourite, tags and more. This is a great way to browse a a wide variety of images.
Another fun mashup using a Flickr API is 'Bookr', with which you can create and share a book containing flickr photos (creative commons content), adding your own title, text etc. The book can be emailed or embedded into a blog. This would be a fun activity to explore during library computer classes.
Activity 22: Instant Communication
This activity has helped me become aware of the multitude of 'instant communication' options available. Although I am familiar with, and use skype, and have made use of the online chat facility available via the CSU library, I wasn't familiar with MSN messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AIM or google talk, google video and voice etc. I use skype to communicate with family in Victoria, but our internet connection isn't always great and personally I prefer to chat on the phone, rather than via glitchy video and voice. I have really appreciated CSU's online chat facility and think this is a great way for libraries to provide a service to their clients. I now understand that an instant messenger service for the library can occur via the library webpage, or via these other chat options, provided the screen name of the chat service provider is known (eg. davisrefdesk is the screen name for the UNL Unuversity Libraries IM librarian service). My teenage son has just recently purchased a headset with microphone, and he now chats to his friends as they play online games against each other. I'm not a great fan of these online games but I do concede that being able to chat and socialise whilst playing, is better than sitting quietly and only ineracting via the game.
Friday 26 August 2011
Activity 21: More with Google Docs
As i'm not yet working in a library and am self employed, I haven't had the need to create a working Google Docs document yet. I've had a good play around with it though, and looked at the tips, and I can definitely see the benefits of being able to share a document, spreadsheet, presentation or drawing online, and share the creating and editing too. This application would be really helpful for branch libraries that are geographically dispersed, but similarly in large libraries where co-workers are in different departments or on different levels.
The tip I found most interesting is that collaboration is possible via a chat session in real time. This means if you are creating or editing a document/presentation/spreadsheet/drawing and someone is working at the same time as you, a chat box will show, to allow collaboration in real time. This feature is quite remarkable and I imagine it would be most useful, efficient and effective. I also envisage that specific times could be scheduled (perhaps with the help of google calendar and Doodle) so that co-workers could log on, chat, and work on a project at a designated time.
Also the fact that Google Docs are 'rendered' in HTML, making it easy to add content to a web page is of great benefit. I completed a subject in Web design last semester, so I can envisage that being able to use Google Docs to create content collaboratively for a library webpage, and then upload it easily to the website is real boon.
The tip I found most interesting is that collaboration is possible via a chat session in real time. This means if you are creating or editing a document/presentation/spreadsheet/drawing and someone is working at the same time as you, a chat box will show, to allow collaboration in real time. This feature is quite remarkable and I imagine it would be most useful, efficient and effective. I also envisage that specific times could be scheduled (perhaps with the help of google calendar and Doodle) so that co-workers could log on, chat, and work on a project at a designated time.
Also the fact that Google Docs are 'rendered' in HTML, making it easy to add content to a web page is of great benefit. I completed a subject in Web design last semester, so I can envisage that being able to use Google Docs to create content collaboratively for a library webpage, and then upload it easily to the website is real boon.
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Activity 20: Event Management
I'm not yet working in a library, and am self employed, so personally I don't have much need for events management tools. However I can certainly see the benefits of being able to schedule events/meetings concerning lots of people with a tool like Doodle. I did set up a Doodle account, and emailed an invitation to nswpln@gmail.com. to invite you all to my dinner party in October (let me know which Saturday suits you), to celebrate my completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science in Library and Information Management! Hope you can all make it.
Here is my Google Calendar. I'm definitely getting more confident. I changed the size of the calendar so it fitted into the blog better. A Google Calendar can be shared with co-workers or within a company (or library of course). It is a great little application that optimizes attendance at events in such a simple but clever way.
I wonder who will reply to my Doodle invitation???
Who thought up that name anyway....Doodle???
Here is my Google Calendar. I'm definitely getting more confident. I changed the size of the calendar so it fitted into the blog better. A Google Calendar can be shared with co-workers or within a company (or library of course). It is a great little application that optimizes attendance at events in such a simple but clever way.
I wonder who will reply to my Doodle invitation???
Who thought up that name anyway....Doodle???
Activity 19: Productivity: more ways with RSS
This activity wasn't quite as useful as some of the others. RSS in itself is a filtering tool, and to have to filter further would only be useful to someone who had a specific need. So I can see the benefits of its use for serious researchers who might want to further filter sites they are already subscribing to via RSS. Hence, RSS filtering (eg. by FeedRinse, FilterMyRss or FeedSifter) would be be applicable in a tertiary library, government department library or medical library for example, but not so much in a public library setting. Perhaps librarians researching a specific topic relevant to their work might also use an RSS filter.
I did set up an alert for my Regional Council website 'vacancies' page, as I am constantly monitoring it incase there is a library job advertised I can apply for! Hopefully I will now receive an alert via email.
I haven't organised my feeds in any way. I simply scroll through them and scan to see what I might like to delve further into. I quite like doing this.
I did set up an alert for my Regional Council website 'vacancies' page, as I am constantly monitoring it incase there is a library job advertised I can apply for! Hopefully I will now receive an alert via email.
I haven't organised my feeds in any way. I simply scroll through them and scan to see what I might like to delve further into. I quite like doing this.
Activity 18: Slideshows, Screencasting and Digital Storytelling
This activity helped me get some terminology sorted, and increased my confidence so that I am keen to help the librarian (for whom I volunteer)produce some tutorials about using the OPAC, for those who aren't familiar with it. Here's what I learnt: In the library setting, slideshows are useful for presentations, storytelling and training purposes. 'Slideshare' is an online slideshow hosting service, where slideshows (powerpoints, open office and PDF files) can be uploaded and shared online, or embedded into a blog or website. The slideshow then has a URL which can be shared via email. Soho is a similar site that allows you to create, edit and upload online presentations.ScreenCasting involves making a digital recording of a computer screen with added audio.
I explored Screenr and attempted to make a presentation about using the OPAC in my public library. I couldn't get the audio to work...(guess I need a microphone)but I'm sure this would be easily sorted. What I learnt was that the technology is very user friendly (surprise surprise). It is the development of the script that would be time consuming. When I first started my online study, I made good use of screencasts when learning how to use the CSU library. Now I feel I'm ready to make one! This is an excellent tool and I hope I can convince Ros that we can make some really useful screencasts.
I explored Screenr and attempted to make a presentation about using the OPAC in my public library. I couldn't get the audio to work...(guess I need a microphone)but I'm sure this would be easily sorted. What I learnt was that the technology is very user friendly (surprise surprise). It is the development of the script that would be time consuming. When I first started my online study, I made good use of screencasts when learning how to use the CSU library. Now I feel I'm ready to make one! This is an excellent tool and I hope I can convince Ros that we can make some really useful screencasts.
Activity 17: Nings
Like lots of new technological terms, I had come across the term Ning but had no idea what it was before I completed this activity. Here's what I know now. A Ning is a site that combines elements of blogs, wikis and forums. It is a social networking site for an online community. Ning used to offer a free service, but now it is fee based (which upset some users). I explored the 'Mosman Reader' Ning which contained lots of content and seemed to be an active community. For myself, the 'Library 2.0' Ning was very interesting, expecially the 'New Librarian Experience' group, and the 'Public Libraries 2.0' group. I also found the 'NSW Public Library's' group (run by Ellen) and tried to join, but haven't had an email reply yet. Ning claims to be 'the worlds largest platform for creating social websites'. Phil Bradley's weblog lists some alternatives that are free; www.zimbio.com and www.socialgo.com. Ning is a really effective online community building tool. I also think in a public library setting, those participating in an online Ning community could also meet physically. So I see it could be a way to build an online community that would spill over into the physical environment of the library too.
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Activity 16: Evaluation of Web 2 Tools
In this activity I learnt how lots of Web 2 tools can have a built in ability to gather statistics about users. Google analytics is used to gather statistics from websites, blogs and wikis. The University where I completed my placement used google analytics to see which parts of their website and which information sources were most used. Survey Monkey is a free or fee based service for creating a survey to use online. The public library I visit recently hosted a survey created by servey monkey, which I completed.
I have set up a Feedburner account to analyse use of my blog. Let me say I am not expecting great things here. For libraries, I can definitely see the benefits of these statistic gathering tools. If a librarian wanted to create a blog, wiki, podcast etc., and needed permission to do so, being able to say statistics would be so easily gathered about the tool would be a great selling point, when everything these days needs to be costed and justified etc.
I have set up a Feedburner account to analyse use of my blog. Let me say I am not expecting great things here. For libraries, I can definitely see the benefits of these statistic gathering tools. If a librarian wanted to create a blog, wiki, podcast etc., and needed permission to do so, being able to say statistics would be so easily gathered about the tool would be a great selling point, when everything these days needs to be costed and justified etc.
Activity 15: Del.icio.us
I have just created a Delicious account(as I didn't do so in the first course),so here is my Delicious tagcloud. Am rather pleased with it but realise it is rather small compared other peoples. It is a start....
Actually this tagcloud is quite a personalised description of how I spend my time. This activity wasn't too difficult, partly because I did spend time exploring Delicious in the first nswlearning2 course. I have to admit that my 'Favourites' box was so random and unorganised and dated, I had to sort through and decide which sites to bookmark via delicious. This really is a good activity for a soon to be librarian (am worried that my Favourites box didn't look like a librarian's Favourites box should, however.....my Delicious account does!). I will definitely be adding to it, and can really see the benefits for libraries to share websites they have tagged, as searching for useful sites/requested topics is so time consuming.
Activity 14: Tweeting
So I've been hearing about tweeting and seeing the twitter icon everywhere for ages, and now I've spent some time trying to understand the attraction. Here's what I've learnt: Tweets can be up to 140 characters only, tweets are short bite sized updates, tweets allow you to publish your thoughts quickly and follow others' thoughts/information streams, tweets can be viewed by everyone (public homepage) a group or indiviuals, tweets can be published to a blog or social networking site, tweets make connections, tweets serve a different purpose to blogs and email. Librarians tweet to keep clients updated and informed on any manner of things. I did a tweet search for public libraries and found some interesting topics to follow...the convoy of no confidence heading to Canberra, and another..'Take action: stop the privatization of California's public libraries' by Watchdogsniffer (how do they think of these names?). My first impression of tweets was that they are a different language! For example, this ALIA tweet: RT2helenmilner Some slides on slideshare for #disll&future enjoyment slidesha.re/nVBFQH+filmison YouTube bit......I guess Helen Milner must understand this tweet. Some tweets definitely require some deciphering, but I think you would get used to the
language and 140 character limit with practice. I haven't gone as far as getting a twitter account myself. I'm more interested as a result of my exploration though.
language and 140 character limit with practice. I haven't gone as far as getting a twitter account myself. I'm more interested as a result of my exploration though.
Friday 5 August 2011
Activity 13: Refreshing the blog
So I have revisited what is possible via blogger, and changed a few things (the colour and font of the title, and font of the description). I looked at other templates, but decided to keep my book shelves template, as I really like it, and books are still relevant to the topic of libraries, despite the prevalence of digital/online everything. I also learnt that blogs can have up to 100 authors (for blogger anyhow), and a blog can be read by anyone, people I choose, or only blog authors. I also became more aware of other settings and what they achieve, such as how the archives can be sorted.
As I'm not following a weekly timetable for this program, I can't really comment on how much I've blogged since the 2.0 course, as I only just completed activity 12 an hour or so ago.
I guess JoBlogsWeb2 is a form of 'Life blogging' (which is reality blogging), in that it records my progression through this program. I like the informality of it, and how such informality can make a blog appealing to a large audience.
So far I haven't commented on others blogs, partly because lots of them were created quite a while ago, and I'm not sure that the authors would be checking them now for comments. However I did notice in the feedback form that participants do like comments, so....when I do come across a blog that seems to be current, I will comment on it from now on. Mylee provided the only comment on my blog so far, and I did like getting a comment. Thanks Mylee.
As I'm not following a weekly timetable for this program, I can't really comment on how much I've blogged since the 2.0 course, as I only just completed activity 12 an hour or so ago.
I guess JoBlogsWeb2 is a form of 'Life blogging' (which is reality blogging), in that it records my progression through this program. I like the informality of it, and how such informality can make a blog appealing to a large audience.
So far I haven't commented on others blogs, partly because lots of them were created quite a while ago, and I'm not sure that the authors would be checking them now for comments. However I did notice in the feedback form that participants do like comments, so....when I do come across a blog that seems to be current, I will comment on it from now on. Mylee provided the only comment on my blog so far, and I did like getting a comment. Thanks Mylee.
Activity 12: Social Networking
Mmmmmm. I've just spent another frustrating 45 minutes trying to find a library in Second Life. Yes...I am really useless at it, and have given up for the second time. I did sign up and get myself an avatar, but really,...I will have to get my teenage son to help me. And I have been going so well with this techhy stuff up till now. However, I have learned some things. Second Life is huge, and I will definitely return to it to explore some of the 'real' destinations.
Facebook: I did have a facebook account some time ago, but gave it up. I think it's rather wonderful for our younger generations to be able to socialize with eachother in such a fun and effective way. My three oldest have all moved away from home to persue careers, and facebook helps them keep in contact with all their old friends (and their new ones as well). Facebook for libraries: Facebook builds relationships (and these relationships become viral when patrons spread the word about the library with their friends),helps the library create its own personal brand, facilitates patron interaction which allows the library to gain insight from its customers (in an easier manner than via focus groups or surveys), facilitates display of flickr photos, can host an RSS feed from the library website, can host youtube videos of library orientation (or any youtube video)....Facebook creates community.
Facebook: I did have a facebook account some time ago, but gave it up. I think it's rather wonderful for our younger generations to be able to socialize with eachother in such a fun and effective way. My three oldest have all moved away from home to persue careers, and facebook helps them keep in contact with all their old friends (and their new ones as well). Facebook for libraries: Facebook builds relationships (and these relationships become viral when patrons spread the word about the library with their friends),helps the library create its own personal brand, facilitates patron interaction which allows the library to gain insight from its customers (in an easier manner than via focus groups or surveys), facilitates display of flickr photos, can host an RSS feed from the library website, can host youtube videos of library orientation (or any youtube video)....Facebook creates community.
Sunday 31 July 2011
Activity 11: Online Applications and Tools
Once again, this Web2.0 activity has highlighted how we humans like to 'share'. I'm amazed that there are so many 'free' online productivity tools. (Who spends their time developing these, or who allows their employees to spend time doing so??). The slideshow of tools included zamzar(file converting), picnik(photo editing), doodle(sheduling), and Senduit/YouSendIt(to send and share very large files).
I created a rather boring online document via google docs, and shared it with the helpful crew who run this program (am awaiting a reply). The public library I visit is one of 11 branches administered by the local council. I can imagine that projects requiring branch collaboration would benefit from using google docs; also collaboration between the libraries and the council. Scheduling of meetings/activities would benefit from Doodle.
I created a rather boring online document via google docs, and shared it with the helpful crew who run this program (am awaiting a reply). The public library I visit is one of 11 branches administered by the local council. I can imagine that projects requiring branch collaboration would benefit from using google docs; also collaboration between the libraries and the council. Scheduling of meetings/activities would benefit from Doodle.
Activity 10: Mashups
Friday 29 July 2011
Activity 9: Podcasting
I do enjoy learning where these words come from. Podcasting...Personal On Demand casting. I have listened to some lectures via podcast over the last years. I didn't enjoy them so much, as I feel I learn better with visual content. I did learn that Podcasts can in fact be both audio and video format. I guess the main thing is that they can be accessed at any time, which is definitely an advantage. Accessing a video of a lecture would use much more download than just an audio recording.
I was quite excited to find Richard Fidler's interviews on the ABCs podcasts. I rarely get to hear him, but love it when I do. Now I know where to find them. Guess I'll now have to learn how to download them onto an ipod (have to borrow one off Arnold...better still get my own), and listen to them while driving.
Suggestions for in the library setting: Podcasts of storytime sessions for those who missed one, or for those who can't attend, Podcasts of historical recounts, or even just Library news.
I was quite excited to find Richard Fidler's interviews on the ABCs podcasts. I rarely get to hear him, but love it when I do. Now I know where to find them. Guess I'll now have to learn how to download them onto an ipod (have to borrow one off Arnold...better still get my own), and listen to them while driving.
Suggestions for in the library setting: Podcasts of storytime sessions for those who missed one, or for those who can't attend, Podcasts of historical recounts, or even just Library news.
Activity 8: Answerboards and Social Searching
I have come across sites such as Answers.com or Yahoo!7Answers before. I must admit I haven't really used these sites, as I have always wondered about the accuracy of the answers. I have seen answers posted with terrible grammar/spelling etc. Anyhow.....I did sign up with Yahoo, and I answered one question about piano playing. I have done grade 7 AMEB Pianoforte exams, so think I had something of value to say in my answer. I had never contemplated answering a question on an Answerboard before.
I think the idea of librarians 'slamming the boards' is great. Am not so sure about the title 'slamming the boards' though. Is it referring to teachers slamming the black board in times gone by, as they tried to get their message across? If so, I think a less authoritarian title would be better. As a way to promote the services of reference librarians, it is great. I've never asked a question on an Answerboard though.
I think the idea of librarians 'slamming the boards' is great. Am not so sure about the title 'slamming the boards' though. Is it referring to teachers slamming the black board in times gone by, as they tried to get their message across? If so, I think a less authoritarian title would be better. As a way to promote the services of reference librarians, it is great. I've never asked a question on an Answerboard though.
Activity 7: Tagging, folksonomies, Delicious and Library Thing
Well here is my Library Thing. This site was really easy to use. As for Technorati.....I'm not sure what I was doing wrong. I got no results for 'bookmobile' in the basic search for either posts or blogs, but got 13 results in the refine search box. Nothing for nswpls2008 either, as some others have commented. No results for the title of this blog, but when I searched in google it came up!!
One of my CSU lecturers used Del.icio.us. I guess it was a way for her to keep track of all her research etc. Also, it was a way for her to show this information to her students. Her tags included our subject codes, so it was easy to find relevant information. Delicious seemed complicated when I first looked at it, but after spending some time with it, it definitely has some great benefits. For libraries, it is a great way to get lists of good websites together, and to share these with other branches, and patrons of course. I think some patrons would find it overwhelming though.
Folksonomies: I just love that word, and now I finally understand it...a blend of two words: folks and taxonomies.
Delicious: Better than adding websites to 'Favourites' . Because your Delicious site is online, it is available via any computer. Also, it can be shared with friends, colleagues, in fact, any like minded person. This sharing of tags (eg, teaching senior maths Australia, as I showed my husband), is quite remarkable.
Wednesday 27 July 2011
Activity 6: Online Video
Well......I have just spent a very enjoyable (and considerable) amount of time listening to and watching "Waifs" videos. Must admit I have never used the google video search option, wasn't even aware of other online video hosts, and wasn't aware of the 10 minute limit on youtube. Youtube does seem to be the most popular. I looked at one Waifs video hosted by "Vimeo" but there didn't seem to be an option to access a code to embed.
Online videos for library tours are a great idea. Whilst it may seem like a daunting task, getting some assistance from drama students, or adults involved in local drama/theatre groups could be an option. I certainly couldn't be as creative as the producer of this video is.....
Online videos for library tours are a great idea. Whilst it may seem like a daunting task, getting some assistance from drama students, or adults involved in local drama/theatre groups could be an option. I certainly couldn't be as creative as the producer of this video is.....
Activity 5: Wikis
The concept of a wiki highlights how the web has become a collaborative public forum for anyone with an internet connection. I looked at lots of different wikis used for various, interesting reasons. I liked the 'Book Lovers Wiki' which hosts book reviews by library patrons (very interesting to read 2 different reviews of the same book). I also find it most interesting that a wiki can contain more accurate information than some encyclopedias. I remember reading about this earlier in my studies (wikipedia versus Britannica!). Again, I am loving the concept of ordinary people wanting to share.
Activity 4: RSS
I now have a google reader account and RSS feeds to 5 sites. I was familiar with the concept of RSS (I have even mentioned it in some of my assignments!). However, until actually adding a feed to a site it was all just theory. I am just getting soooooo tech savvy. Well....maybe not quite, but I definitely am getting more confident.
I think having a library news blog with an RSS feed would be a great benefit to the library I visit. I am not wanting to be critical and I am sure it is just a matter of those working in the library not having enough hours in the day to do half of what they would like to do.
On to the next activity.
Cheers
I think having a library news blog with an RSS feed would be a great benefit to the library I visit. I am not wanting to be critical and I am sure it is just a matter of those working in the library not having enough hours in the day to do half of what they would like to do.
On to the next activity.
Cheers
Monday 25 July 2011
Activity 3: Photo sharing/Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/algo/148280826/sizes/m/in/photostream/ I just loved this photo....especially the dew. It made me think there is so much "little stuff" going on that we don't notice. That is.....until someone loads their photos onto Flickr for all to admire. Exploring Flickr was very interesting. I have looked at images on Flickr before, and am always amazed at what is there. The comments and tags make the site very friendly, somehow giving me the idea that the world isn't such a big place, and all the 'sharing' gives me faith in mankind.
Week 2: Blogs
Hi everyone (anyone......).
This is the second blog I've created. I had to make one for a subject I completed some time ago, but alas....I can't remember much about how to go about it. However, I must have become a little less intimidated by this sort of online environment as I'm not feeling too nervous about it. Heck, we've all read/seen lots of rubbish on the net. Surely I can make some sort of intelligent comment/s!
I'm hoping this program will further my understanding of Web2.0 capabilities and how they can benefit libraries. I'm passionate about libraries, and the public library philosophy of 'lifelong learning' for everyone attracted me to this profession.
Loved the blog example of the life of a soldier being told in posts, 90 years on from the actual events. A family member of mine recently transcribed some similar letters, and had them printed and bound. I will have to show her that blog.
A 'News' blog would be a great addition for the public library I visit. Currently, library newsletters can be accessed on the library page, but a blog could give the library more of a 'face', as I feel it gets lost in the council website. Also, the ability for patrons to post comments would be great. Presently comments can only be given via email.
Cheers for now.
This is the second blog I've created. I had to make one for a subject I completed some time ago, but alas....I can't remember much about how to go about it. However, I must have become a little less intimidated by this sort of online environment as I'm not feeling too nervous about it. Heck, we've all read/seen lots of rubbish on the net. Surely I can make some sort of intelligent comment/s!
I'm hoping this program will further my understanding of Web2.0 capabilities and how they can benefit libraries. I'm passionate about libraries, and the public library philosophy of 'lifelong learning' for everyone attracted me to this profession.
Loved the blog example of the life of a soldier being told in posts, 90 years on from the actual events. A family member of mine recently transcribed some similar letters, and had them printed and bound. I will have to show her that blog.
A 'News' blog would be a great addition for the public library I visit. Currently, library newsletters can be accessed on the library page, but a blog could give the library more of a 'face', as I feel it gets lost in the council website. Also, the ability for patrons to post comments would be great. Presently comments can only be given via email.
Cheers for now.
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