I want to send a great big thank you to Diane N. and Sarah W. for being so supportive and taking the time to answer questions and give us a broad variety of tools to famiarize ourselves with Web 2.0.
Thanks ladies! It's been a blast and a half!
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Week 9 - YouTube and Podcasting
Well, this is week 9 and we reviewed YouTube and Podcasts.
Here are a couple of really fun videos from YouTube:
Library Zombies
Zombie bloopers
I think YouTube would be a great tool for a library. We could highlight all kinds of things: exhibits, special collections, programs, displays, etc. (I think we may have some students in the library in the summer or fall working on videos for the library.)
Podcasts would also be a great way to highlight various meetings, programs, etc. within a library.
The Library Channel had some great podcasts; check it out!
Both podcasts and youtube are downloadable and portable -- both would be great for libraries; I would see myself using them both!
Here are a couple of really fun videos from YouTube:
Library Zombies
Zombie bloopers
I think YouTube would be a great tool for a library. We could highlight all kinds of things: exhibits, special collections, programs, displays, etc. (I think we may have some students in the library in the summer or fall working on videos for the library.)
Podcasts would also be a great way to highlight various meetings, programs, etc. within a library.
The Library Channel had some great podcasts; check it out!
Both podcasts and youtube are downloadable and portable -- both would be great for libraries; I would see myself using them both!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Week 8 - Which do I prefer, MySpace or Facebook?
Well, the choice was simple, Facebook!
In my opinion, MySpace was the more social of the two sites. It was for groups of friends to fool around and post photos. Facebook was not quite as juvenile. Also, more library-use" friendly.
In my opinion, MySpace was the more social of the two sites. It was for groups of friends to fool around and post photos. Facebook was not quite as juvenile. Also, more library-use" friendly.
Monday, March 10, 2008
To wiki or not to wiki -- that is the question
Wiki's are cool! They are an open place to put your thoughts, share your opinions, or show your expertise. However, not all experts know what they're talking about.
Be careful when looking for information and consulting a wiki -- verify that the information you found is correct with a reliable source.
Wiki's would be useful for planning purposes for a specific activity, e.g., Friends of the Library auction. Who's doing what? What else needs to be done? Did we forget ...?
Be careful when looking for information and consulting a wiki -- verify that the information you found is correct with a reliable source.
Wiki's would be useful for planning purposes for a specific activity, e.g., Friends of the Library auction. Who's doing what? What else needs to be done? Did we forget ...?
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Week 6 - Delicious and Technorati
Another informative week ...
Del.icio.us was interesting! Another place to bookmark your favorite sites. The only use I could think of for us within libraries would be a place to sent others when wanting to share a collection of sources, probably on a temporary basis (e.g., Friends working on bylaws and wanting to see what others have come up with). Check out my sites at: http://del.icio.us/Lydiann
Technorati was just another place to organize your favorite blogsites. Pretty much the same as the good ole bookmark -- without having to log in. However, if I was away from my "primary" machine, I could appreciate Technorati. I can't think of too much a library could use this for except as a "temporary" collection of items for group work. Check out my faves at: http://www.technorati.com/faves/Lydiann
We also learned the importance of Tagging. Tagging is essential if you wish for others to find your site or for you to be able to find other sites that interest you.
Del.icio.us was interesting! Another place to bookmark your favorite sites. The only use I could think of for us within libraries would be a place to sent others when wanting to share a collection of sources, probably on a temporary basis (e.g., Friends working on bylaws and wanting to see what others have come up with). Check out my sites at: http://del.icio.us/Lydiann
Technorati was just another place to organize your favorite blogsites. Pretty much the same as the good ole bookmark -- without having to log in. However, if I was away from my "primary" machine, I could appreciate Technorati. I can't think of too much a library could use this for except as a "temporary" collection of items for group work. Check out my faves at: http://www.technorati.com/faves/Lydiann
We also learned the importance of Tagging. Tagging is essential if you wish for others to find your site or for you to be able to find other sites that interest you.
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Week 5 - Rollyo, LibraryThing, and GlassGiant
Week 5, and we're half-way done.I wish I could celebrate with a dark chocolate candy bar -- but I've had the flu all week and don't think that would be a good idea!
I've played with Rollyo, and found out everything I wanted to know about the flu in one place. Would be an OK application in libraries for verifying information or if you check multiple locations for information during your routine work. See my search at: http://www.rollyo.com/search.html?q=Try+it+out...&sid=350931&x=10&y=12
I liked LibraryThing -- It's a great place to organize your books, music, videos, etc. so you or others can see what you have at a glance. Perhaps this is a great place to put "specialty" items like a special collection pulled for a special event at the library?
Lastly, I used GlassGiant to create my ideal candy bar -- dark chocolate! This would be a great way to make creative signage for a library.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Another blog about librarians
When you have a moment, check out The Laughing Librarian. Be warned, some items may be offensive.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Week 4 of class - this stuff is great!
Week 4 of class -- we're learning bloglines
I think everyone knows I have an interest in Marketing and Friends groups, so the blogs I watch on my blogger account are:
Friends:Social Networking Sites for Engaged Library Services
The "M" Word - Marketing Libraries
Library Marketing - Thinking Outside the Book
The Happy Library
When my friend, Marsha and her husband Mel (who's a photographer) were teaching in China, they set up a blog, Working in Guangzhou. The blog acted as a diary for them and let the rest of us enjoy their trip and Mel's wonder photography.
Time is the primary advantage of an RSS over simply bookmarking your favorite blogs. You only have to go to one place rather than having to remember all the places you like to visit. Found something new -- add it to your newsreader!
Sometimes its kind of hard to find a blog when you're just searching for "library friends." You receive many hits and have to sort through the many entries that have nothing to do with what you're searching for.
I think everyone knows I have an interest in Marketing and Friends groups, so the blogs I watch on my blogger account are:
Friends:Social Networking Sites for Engaged Library Services
The "M" Word - Marketing Libraries
Library Marketing - Thinking Outside the Book
The Happy Library
When my friend, Marsha and her husband Mel (who's a photographer) were teaching in China, they set up a blog, Working in Guangzhou. The blog acted as a diary for them and let the rest of us enjoy their trip and Mel's wonder photography.
Time is the primary advantage of an RSS over simply bookmarking your favorite blogs. You only have to go to one place rather than having to remember all the places you like to visit. Found something new -- add it to your newsreader!
Sometimes its kind of hard to find a blog when you're just searching for "library friends." You receive many hits and have to sort through the many entries that have nothing to do with what you're searching for.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Take a look at my Flickr page!
I'm learning so much ...
Take a look at my Flickr page to see the opening reception of the Friends of the GSU Library.
Take a look at my Flickr page to see the opening reception of the Friends of the GSU Library.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Flickr
Hello fellow classmates,
I would use flickr for personal photos as long as whoever is looking at them cannot determine my full name and where I live.
Check out the flickr photos I set up for the Friends at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsulibraryfriends
Lydia
I would use flickr for personal photos as long as whoever is looking at them cannot determine my full name and where I live.
Check out the flickr photos I set up for the Friends at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gsulibraryfriends
Lydia
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Lydia's blogging experience
Greetings all --I am thoroughly enjoying our experiences -- it's always great to learn something new.
I did create a blog last year, and haven't added to it in a while (it's more about Bryon and I and our two girls and the rest of our family). Feel free to check it out (but you will need a password to get in) at: http://lydiabryon.wordpress.com/
I hope to learn a variety of things from this class -- like what the younger generation is using on a daily basis. WebCT is a OK, still enjoy the "realtime" of a class discussion.
I do have some blogs that I look at, like:
I did create a blog last year, and haven't added to it in a while (it's more about Bryon and I and our two girls and the rest of our family). Feel free to check it out (but you will need a password to get in) at: http://lydiabryon.wordpress.com/
I hope to learn a variety of things from this class -- like what the younger generation is using on a daily basis. WebCT is a OK, still enjoy the "realtime" of a class discussion.
I do have some blogs that I look at, like:
- Friends : Social Networking Sites for Engaged Library Services
- Library Marketing : Thinking Outside the Book
Libraries could use a blog to learn and also to teach and share information.
Let me know what you think of this blog and my other one,
Lydia
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