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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
END OF THE ROAD
Finally the end of the Road
This has been quite a journey for me as I really thought I would not like doing this.....however it has proved itself and I did enjoy most of the tasks. I discovered so many new things and new words that were quite foreign to me before. I will probably go back and revist some of the sites (that is if I can remeber all the passwords)!!!
I found the 9 weeks to do 23 of the 2.0 was sufficient. Everyone at work agreed that each task took quite a bit of time and as we work at a busy site found it was difficult to do any of the tasks at work, so all of my 2.0 Learning had to be done from home which did take up a lot of my personal time and the use of my computer. However overall I am glad that I did it. Thanks
This has been quite a journey for me as I really thought I would not like doing this.....however it has proved itself and I did enjoy most of the tasks. I discovered so many new things and new words that were quite foreign to me before. I will probably go back and revist some of the sites (that is if I can remeber all the passwords)!!!
I found the 9 weeks to do 23 of the 2.0 was sufficient. Everyone at work agreed that each task took quite a bit of time and as we work at a busy site found it was difficult to do any of the tasks at work, so all of my 2.0 Learning had to be done from home which did take up a lot of my personal time and the use of my computer. However overall I am glad that I did it. Thanks
E-BOOKS
WEEK 9 (Thing 22)
I have had an account with NetLibrary for ages using it mainly from the library for customer's looking for classics etc. Had to scratch around to find my password which I eventually found as I am doing this from homebase. I looked at the Audio books as this is of particular interest as I select books for a blind customer. 10 Audio books can be taken at a time but seems like no IPod or MP3 downloads yet. Does anyone know how long one can have an e-book couldn't find this info anywhere on the site and if one of our customers download a book does it appear on their library account....haven't seem this yet?
Had a look at Kindle which I think is going to be popular as it is so portable ie on the bus or train....but what will this mean to libraries!!!
I have had an account with NetLibrary for ages using it mainly from the library for customer's looking for classics etc. Had to scratch around to find my password which I eventually found as I am doing this from homebase. I looked at the Audio books as this is of particular interest as I select books for a blind customer. 10 Audio books can be taken at a time but seems like no IPod or MP3 downloads yet. Does anyone know how long one can have an e-book couldn't find this info anywhere on the site and if one of our customers download a book does it appear on their library account....haven't seem this yet?
Had a look at Kindle which I think is going to be popular as it is so portable ie on the bus or train....but what will this mean to libraries!!!
PODCASTS
WEEK 9 (Thing 21)
Clawing my way to the end............... PODCASTS!!!!
Had a look at the 3 suggested Podcast sites and then went on to look at other podcasts by doing a good old Google search and came across Jamie Oliver's site so thought I would have a peep. Quoting his words he says "my podcast is food for your ears". I am the worst cook ever but I do like eating and so when my eye caught the words Smoothies, now this is different I love them and they can't be that hard to do.......can they???? So enjoyed listening to this site.
http://smoothiecast.co.uk/
I can see that Podcast are handy tools for Libraries (perhaps interviews with authors or book reviews), Teachers, Sermons, Medical and then just ordinary things like recipes, tips etc. They can be any length and if one gets bored you can always watch the (radio??) patterns which are amazing.
Clawing my way to the end............... PODCASTS!!!!
Had a look at the 3 suggested Podcast sites and then went on to look at other podcasts by doing a good old Google search and came across Jamie Oliver's site so thought I would have a peep. Quoting his words he says "my podcast is food for your ears". I am the worst cook ever but I do like eating and so when my eye caught the words Smoothies, now this is different I love them and they can't be that hard to do.......can they???? So enjoyed listening to this site.
http://smoothiecast.co.uk/
I can see that Podcast are handy tools for Libraries (perhaps interviews with authors or book reviews), Teachers, Sermons, Medical and then just ordinary things like recipes, tips etc. They can be any length and if one gets bored you can always watch the (radio??) patterns which are amazing.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
UTUBE
WEEK 9 (Thing 20)
As UTube were updating when I tried to sort out an account things were going slow....very slow. The first 2 Videos I watched were junk so decided to do a search. Did the usual Port Elizabeth thing as it is the theme of my blog.
I found several that I liked and will try post one on my blog as soon as my UTube account is sorted out.
Question: Why do the videos go in stops and starts?
I read somewhere that there are 30 million people viewing everyday!!!
Must say I was a bit reluctant to do this as I thought it wouldn't appeal to me and could waste quite a bit of my time but I was instantly hooked once I found something I was interested in.
I came across a "killer" tortoise video it was chasing a cat made me I wonder how Lynx my "Killer Kat" would match up, this other cat wasn't doing toooo good.
I suppose using Utube videos to advertise libraries - to put out the message that libraries are worth a visit, are upmarket and running with the times.
As UTube were updating when I tried to sort out an account things were going slow....very slow. The first 2 Videos I watched were junk so decided to do a search. Did the usual Port Elizabeth thing as it is the theme of my blog.
I found several that I liked and will try post one on my blog as soon as my UTube account is sorted out.
Question: Why do the videos go in stops and starts?
I read somewhere that there are 30 million people viewing everyday!!!
Must say I was a bit reluctant to do this as I thought it wouldn't appeal to me and could waste quite a bit of my time but I was instantly hooked once I found something I was interested in.
I came across a "killer" tortoise video it was chasing a cat made me I wonder how Lynx my "Killer Kat" would match up, this other cat wasn't doing toooo good.
I suppose using Utube videos to advertise libraries - to put out the message that libraries are worth a visit, are upmarket and running with the times.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
WEB 2 AWARDS 2007
WEEK 8 (Thing 19)
I went straight for the best - the short list and it was so nice to see some names that I actually recognized ....compliments to 2.0.
Visited LibraryThing again as I have a log in now, will probably use this one most often to get good reads for the "Library to You" (housebound) customers that I select books for.
Moved onto Squidoo (loved their little squid/eye thingy), going to redo our kitchen so did a search for "lenses" on this and also for 'free 3D kitchen software' and found I was the first person to search for this, there were 2 hits to view.
Some good sites for library users could be LibraryThing (naturally), Google Docs and ZohoWriter for being accessible from library free internet computers. Yelp for travellers, although it did look very USA.
Was just going to stop and close page when I notice 43 Things and as we are doing 23 Things thought I would have a look at this and it is quite sweet. Sort of a place to set down your goals and see if there are others striving for the same goals. Also good to put your goals into writing, as it feels more real!!
I went straight for the best - the short list and it was so nice to see some names that I actually recognized ....compliments to 2.0.
Visited LibraryThing again as I have a log in now, will probably use this one most often to get good reads for the "Library to You" (housebound) customers that I select books for.
Moved onto Squidoo (loved their little squid/eye thingy), going to redo our kitchen so did a search for "lenses" on this and also for 'free 3D kitchen software' and found I was the first person to search for this, there were 2 hits to view.
Some good sites for library users could be LibraryThing (naturally), Google Docs and ZohoWriter for being accessible from library free internet computers. Yelp for travellers, although it did look very USA.
Was just going to stop and close page when I notice 43 Things and as we are doing 23 Things thought I would have a look at this and it is quite sweet. Sort of a place to set down your goals and see if there are others striving for the same goals. Also good to put your goals into writing, as it feels more real!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
ZOHO
WEEK 8 (Thing 18)
I like the concept that I can just log in to ZohoWriter anywhere and access my documents etc. Also that I can work off-line. Had a look at the templates.....good selection. What amazed me was the fact that the spell check does over 40 odd languages including Zulu!!!!! WOW
The Toolbar is clear cut and great having extra features. Had a bit of a hunt for the Spread Sheet but found it eventually. All in all a handy site and I will favourite this one. Thanks 2.0.
I like the concept that I can just log in to ZohoWriter anywhere and access my documents etc. Also that I can work off-line. Had a look at the templates.....good selection. What amazed me was the fact that the spell check does over 40 odd languages including Zulu!!!!! WOW
The Toolbar is clear cut and great having extra features. Had a bit of a hunt for the Spread Sheet but found it eventually. All in all a handy site and I will favourite this one. Thanks 2.0.
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