One of my favorite songs!
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Week 8, Thing 19 - Web 2.0 Awards
On the Web 2.0 Awards page (http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0/short) I explored the link to the Short Version (Just the Winners) and noticed many of the sites we've learned about such as: Flickr, Bloglines, Technorati, Library Thing, Del.icio.us, and Rollyo.
I spent a few minutes looking at some winners that I always hear people mention (but this is my first time visiting the sites)...Craigslist, Facebook, YouTube.
I decided to look at a winner in the music section: Last.fm which I found interesting. After you enter your favorite artist, a list appears stating other musicians/groups you would probably like based on your favorite entry. Then you can listen to a "station" that suits your taste. This site could possibly help the library with music selection. Selectors could enter artists/groups whose cds circulate well...and come up with a list of other music possibilities patrons would probably enjoy.
I spent a few minutes looking at some winners that I always hear people mention (but this is my first time visiting the sites)...Craigslist, Facebook, YouTube.
I decided to look at a winner in the music section: Last.fm which I found interesting. After you enter your favorite artist, a list appears stating other musicians/groups you would probably like based on your favorite entry. Then you can listen to a "station" that suits your taste. This site could possibly help the library with music selection. Selectors could enter artists/groups whose cds circulate well...and come up with a list of other music possibilities patrons would probably enjoy.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Week 8, Thing 18 - Zoho Writer
I had a bit of difficulty when I first tried to use Zoho Writer. I kept getting a blank page with the message - loading. I referred to the Frequently Asked Questions. Then decided to start over again and click on My Account. From My Account I clicked on Zoho Writer and then I was able to create a document!
My favorite feature was being able to easily insert a smiley face to my document! One thing I like better when doing word processing on Microsoft is the ability to visually see what the font looks like. I just realized when blogging, you do not see what the font actually looks like either!
My favorite feature was being able to easily insert a smiley face to my document! One thing I like better when doing word processing on Microsoft is the ability to visually see what the font looks like. I just realized when blogging, you do not see what the font actually looks like either!
Friday, September 7, 2007
Week 7, Thing 17 - Sandbox Wiki
Since this site is for pure play - I played! I had a positive wiki experience because I was able to quickly and easily add to the wiki A Few of My Favorite Things.
But, when I attempted to add my blog title to the Favorite Blogs page I had difficulty! I tried and tried and then somehow I finally did it! Just doublechecked and at the moment my record of participation is still there! Whew! All in all, it was an interesting experience.
But, when I attempted to add my blog title to the Favorite Blogs page I had difficulty! I tried and tried and then somehow I finally did it! Just doublechecked and at the moment my record of participation is still there! Whew! All in all, it was an interesting experience.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Week 7, Thing 16 - Wikis
Some of the information presented about wikis was confusing! To begin with, a wiki (Hawaiin for quick) is a website which is collaborative and allows users to easily (and quickly) add, edit, and remove content.
But who are the users? According to some sources, it's anyone! According to another source, it's anyone within a certain group of people - which makes more sense to me!
I learned that the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, is a wiki which apparently allows anyone to add, edit, and remove content? I've referred to Wikipedia in the past but now I'm not as comfortable trusting the information... if anyone can change it.
However, the wiki concept could be beneficial to libraries for group projects, team meetings, conference planning, and book reviews.
But who are the users? According to some sources, it's anyone! According to another source, it's anyone within a certain group of people - which makes more sense to me!
I learned that the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, is a wiki which apparently allows anyone to add, edit, and remove content? I've referred to Wikipedia in the past but now I'm not as comfortable trusting the information... if anyone can change it.
However, the wiki concept could be beneficial to libraries for group projects, team meetings, conference planning, and book reviews.
Week 6, Thing 15 - Library 2.0
While completing this activity, I became very sentimental because I remembered something that happened almost exactly 10 years ago - back in October 1997!
Way back then, I really wanted to learn what the Internet was all about and decided to attend Introduction to the Internet at the Perry Hall Library. I still remember being totally in awe and amazed as the librarian (Ruth Martin) explained and demonstrated Internet Basics. Most important, I specifically remember how happy Ruth was to answer my multitude of questions after the session!
As we increase our knowledge about technological advances, embrace constant change, and prepare for libraries that will probably look very different in the future...one thing will hopefully remain the same - providing our patrons with a Calendar of Events that offers programs, at various levels, about current technology. Eventually, maybe an event will be offered to the public about what we're learning right now!
Way back then, I really wanted to learn what the Internet was all about and decided to attend Introduction to the Internet at the Perry Hall Library. I still remember being totally in awe and amazed as the librarian (Ruth Martin) explained and demonstrated Internet Basics. Most important, I specifically remember how happy Ruth was to answer my multitude of questions after the session!
As we increase our knowledge about technological advances, embrace constant change, and prepare for libraries that will probably look very different in the future...one thing will hopefully remain the same - providing our patrons with a Calendar of Events that offers programs, at various levels, about current technology. Eventually, maybe an event will be offered to the public about what we're learning right now!
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Week 6, Thing 14 - Technorati
Spent a bit of time exploring Technorati. Learned that the most popular blog in the world, as rated by Technorati, is Boing Boing (a weblog about interesting technologies and cultural curiousities).
Also reviewed that tags are labels people use to find related blog posts, videos and photos. Thanks to this exercise, I've become aware of an entirely different way to research topics!
Also reviewed that tags are labels people use to find related blog posts, videos and photos. Thanks to this exercise, I've become aware of an entirely different way to research topics!
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