Facebook would not acknowledge my High School. It closed in 1982 and keeps telling me I went to Armstrong or Cooper. This was my first peeve. I finally got it in, but either I'm the first person in the history of Facebook to go to Robbinsdale, or something is messed up.
I found another coworker who had an account so I could add a Friend. It turns out one of my younger cousins also has an account. She probably going to wonder what that old lady cousin of her's is doing asking to be a friend. The things we do for work. Most of the contacts the "friend finder" found from my looking at emails were relatives. My 70+ something uncle has a Facebook account.
I posted to the wall of Librarians and Facebook's Wall and joined that group. I'm too old for this. I think or just don't care much so far for the format, maybe I'm too anti-social. I uploaded my pictures from Italy again. They are getting alot of exposure from 23thingsonastick.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thing 19 Podcasts
Ok I've been listening to Heroes of Science Fiction & Fantasy podcast. I found it from the Podcast.com directory. There are certainly alot of podcasts out there on the web.
I looked at a bunch of the directories. None seemed that hard to navigate. I don't plan on regularly kooking for podcasts or adding one to my RSS feed. I have better things to do with my time in my opinion.
Depending on what you want out of the podcasts there are lots of possibilites. I have other things I prefer to do myself.
I looked at a bunch of the directories. None seemed that hard to navigate. I don't plan on regularly kooking for podcasts or adding one to my RSS feed. I have better things to do with my time in my opinion.
Depending on what you want out of the podcasts there are lots of possibilites. I have other things I prefer to do myself.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thing 18 YouTube/Videos
Ok, I added the Conan the Librarian to my blog. The instructions were ok, once I opened a couple windows and opened yet another account.
I have seen some of the videos before (links from various websites when on my own and playing at home). Quiet a few of my co-workers came over to see what the devil I was doing. The music on some of these is quiet loud. I'm glad I was not in a public areas.
I chose this video because it was wasy to find. It was more interesting than playing around in Ebsco or ELM, but probably not quiet as useful in day to day interactions.
I have seen some of the videos before (links from various websites when on my own and playing at home). Quiet a few of my co-workers came over to see what the devil I was doing. The music on some of these is quiet loud. I'm glad I was not in a public areas.
I chose this video because it was wasy to find. It was more interesting than playing around in Ebsco or ELM, but probably not quiet as useful in day to day interactions.
Thing 17 Elm
I've been using ELM databases for years. No big suprises. I have done custom searches and had updated articles sent to me before from CNN and databases.
The page composer was sort of interesting but not really for me. Some of the examples on Ebsco could be useful in an educational enviroment.
The page composer was sort of interesting but not really for me. Some of the examples on Ebsco could be useful in an educational enviroment.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Thing 16 Assignment Calculator & Research Calculator
Back to the 23things after a week off due to illness at our branch and no time to think. The Assignment Calculator & Research Calculator are interesting tools. I can see where they would be handy for students.
I liked that the A.C. has areas that introduce students to new data sources. Libraries of any type, that have databases could use this to promote their databases and give patrons a better idea of what the database is capable of doing for them.
For disorganized people the email reminders would be nice. I guess I come from a different world/century. My K-12 emphasized writing, so many of the tools and reminders seem redundant or silly to me. However, these days, I do see too many students who don't seem to have a clue where to start or what is expected of them; these tools could be a fantastic start for them.
I liked that the A.C. has areas that introduce students to new data sources. Libraries of any type, that have databases could use this to promote their databases and give patrons a better idea of what the database is capable of doing for them.
For disorganized people the email reminders would be nice. I guess I come from a different world/century. My K-12 emphasized writing, so many of the tools and reminders seem redundant or silly to me. However, these days, I do see too many students who don't seem to have a clue where to start or what is expected of them; these tools could be a fantastic start for them.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Thing 15 Gaming
Ok, I tried some of this on the CD version of Sims a friend had a couple years back. I looked over the 2 games. I enjoyed reading about it more than doing it. I know it's very popular, but personally I prefer a good game of solitaire or hearts. If I really want to zone, Cubis does it much better for me. If I want to think more, I prefer a good book.
I can see the appeal and a library on Second life or the ilk, might gain a new audience with teens and other gamers.
I can see the appeal and a library on Second life or the ilk, might gain a new audience with teens and other gamers.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Thing 14 LibraryThing
LibraryThing, I like. It would be a much easier process to catalog my personal special collections using this than the Access database I created a couple years ago. It's visual and easy to use. I was able to add 5 titles I own easily. I like the public or private feature. Sorry, my titles are under private not public.
I like the idea of using it to promote new titles or special collections. I love the isbn feature. It's so much easier for me to ten key versus type.
I like the idea of using it to promote new titles or special collections. I love the isbn feature. It's so much easier for me to ten key versus type.
Thing 13 Online Productivity Pages
Online Productivity Pages. I played around with igoogle and myyahoo. I looked at Pageflakes. I did not save any of the pages. I prefer using a generic sign search place to start so I don't miss something that might not show up on a "special version".
Calendars - I already use this on aol. I don't need another online calendar. I've tried others also, including the one at work and yahoo's. I prefer the aol or yahoo one.
As to lists, paper and pencil is alot faster.
Backpacker and the ilk don't hold much interest to me personally or professionally at this time. Maybe it will be useful in the future if I get a busier life, but now paper and pencil is less time consuming.
Calendars - I already use this on aol. I don't need another online calendar. I've tried others also, including the one at work and yahoo's. I prefer the aol or yahoo one.
As to lists, paper and pencil is alot faster.
Backpacker and the ilk don't hold much interest to me personally or professionally at this time. Maybe it will be useful in the future if I get a busier life, but now paper and pencil is less time consuming.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Thing 12 Social Media Sites
Ok, I went and looked at the "popularity news sites". Depressing. Only popular news gets posted? You can get your news tailor-made so you only have to see your viewpoint or only items that might interest you. Personally I prefer to sample from various places, to get differing viewpoints and find stories I might not normally read.
I saw where you could link a story from a major newsite to one of these designer sites. I'm tired of signing up for accounts, so I didn't do that part. Since I don't plan on going back to them personally and kind of doubt I would for work either.
I saw where you could link a story from a major newsite to one of these designer sites. I'm tired of signing up for accounts, so I didn't do that part. Since I don't plan on going back to them personally and kind of doubt I would for work either.
Thing 11 Tagging
Tagging, ok I tagged all my previous posts and this one.
I've seen sites before that keep your bookmarks. Downloading toolbars is frowned upon in our library system by our Computer staff. So I just explored the examples. This could be handy assuming it's your computer and you are allowed to download toolbars.
Tagging is nice to find all posts on a topic, especially when you get pas the first page on a blog or other site.
I've seen sites before that keep your bookmarks. Downloading toolbars is frowned upon in our library system by our Computer staff. So I just explored the examples. This could be handy assuming it's your computer and you are allowed to download toolbars.
Tagging is nice to find all posts on a topic, especially when you get pas the first page on a blog or other site.
Thing 10 Wikis
Ok, I posted on the Sandbox site. I'm the one who had no idea what they were doing, but was told I couldn't mess it up, per 23thingsonastick instructions. I use wikis like Wikpedia, but have little interest in creating one, or editing it.
It seems kind of a fad to me, since so many are started and worked on for awhile, until the new "in thing" comes along, or the creator loses interest and they languish out in cyberspace.
I don't think schools/educators should ban wiki information, but I do think that students should use more than one source, preferably both electronic and print format.
Reader's Avisory could be done with wikis I guess. The applications are only as limited as your imagination. If I had to use it more, I'd probably feel more comfortable with it, but somedays it feels like there are too many new formats to learn.
It seems kind of a fad to me, since so many are started and worked on for awhile, until the new "in thing" comes along, or the creator loses interest and they languish out in cyberspace.
I don't think schools/educators should ban wiki information, but I do think that students should use more than one source, preferably both electronic and print format.
Reader's Avisory could be done with wikis I guess. The applications are only as limited as your imagination. If I had to use it more, I'd probably feel more comfortable with it, but somedays it feels like there are too many new formats to learn.
Thing 9 Collaborative Tools
Ok I tried both Google & Zoho tools with word processing. I preferred the Google one, though I'm not sure why. I didn't have any problem in using either. Maybe their features change when you are doing more sophisticated documents than I did.
As to what Founding Fathers would think, I think this century would astound and confound them.
As to what Founding Fathers would think, I think this century would astound and confound them.
Thing 8 Picture Trail & Big Lab
I liked Picture Trail & found it easy to use once I got past the advertising blitz on registering. I tend to see using these items more for personal use than professional. Maybe if I worked more with promotions, I might use it at the library.
I'd recommend Picture Trail as long as you don't mind being hit with ads to begin with. I liked Big Lab also.
I'd recommend Picture Trail as long as you don't mind being hit with ads to begin with. I liked Big Lab also.
Thing 7 Communication Tools
The library has had email for years. We have "Ask a Librarian". Sometimes it works well and other times you end up calling the patron anyway. Email works well when you have part-time or even full-time staff that don't work the same hours, so it can help in communication efforts. It also can be real time waster.
Online reference has both positive and negative features. The email part works ok. Many of the other applications are costly and outdated soon.
I use im at work. I don't have a cell phone so I don't do text messaging.
I have attended various Webinars over the last couple years. Again with mixed results. Some are very well done and others don't work due to technology or really don't have much useful content.
I tried "Twitter" previously. It drove me nuts. I do not care for it all.
Online reference has both positive and negative features. The email part works ok. Many of the other applications are costly and outdated soon.
I use im at work. I don't have a cell phone so I don't do text messaging.
I have attended various Webinars over the last couple years. Again with mixed results. Some are very well done and others don't work due to technology or really don't have much useful content.
I tried "Twitter" previously. It drove me nuts. I do not care for it all.
Thing 6 Online Image Generator
Ok Here are my trading cards. This could be fun to do for special occasions.
I could see it used in a library assuming you had permission to use the graphics/photos for displays. You could get some neat display ideas this way.
Thing 5 part 2 Slide Show
I created a slide show. It's under helpful links if you would like to see it. I enjoy playing with photos. I'm not sure if thing 4 or 5 has been more fun.
Thing 5 More Fun with Flickr
More playing with Flickr, how fun. I played for awhile in the maps, putting photos on a map. I'm not positive if I get the exact location right due to missing pieces in my memories.
I also created this puzzle from an old photo. That was fun.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Thing 4 Completed Photo Sharing
Ok, this was my favorite lesson, so far. I can see using this personally. The photos I uploaded are generic tourist shots, so I'm not worried about having them as as public.
If I'm using pictures with people I know, they would most likely go in the private not public area.
If I'm using pictures with people I know, they would most likely go in the private not public area.
Thing 4 part 2 Flickr
Ok this is too much fun. I like working with the photos and trying to understand Flickr. The photo is the path from hell along the Italian Coast that I hiked/climbed in 2001 while visiting my sister.
Hawaii 2 - Thing 4 Photosharing
Hawaii 2
Originally uploaded by carolnb821
This is part of the "23 things on a stick "Thing 4. I'm attempting to load this onto my blog from flickr. Wish me luck.
Thing 3 RSS Feeds is completed
I did manage to finish thing 3. Yippee. I could see where the RSS feeds would be nice if you are trying to keep up with something. I'm not sure how much I'll use it in reality, but it could be a time saver for some.
Thing 3 RSS Feeds
The RSS thing is interesting. Linking it to the blog???? I finally put the link under my helpful sites for the moment. I'm going around in circles so I'll come back to it later and try again. I'm sure I'm missing some easy little thing.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Thing 2 Library 2.0
I'm trying the 23 Things on a Stick, because it seems that most of our reference staff is doing this. I figured I'd see what the fuss was about. I'm looking forward to learning new things about Library 2.0 and the internet.
It should be an interesting ride.
It should be an interesting ride.
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