Week 9 - Thing 21

I looked at some of the directories to find podcasts, espcecially the Merlin learning link, and added it to my bloglines account. It's interesting to see how libraries are using podcasts for things like booktalks, storytimes, and on their websites. The use of podcasts for training purposes with in libraries is a given. We have used them continually as we completed 23 Things.

Week 9 - Thing 20

I enjoyed looking around the YouTube site. I watched one that had a tour of the Seattle Public Library. Very interesting.Having gotten another chocolate lab for a Christmas present from my kids, I especially liked looking at all the different puppy videos. Hope you enjoy it also.

Week 8 - Thing 19

Exploring the "short list" of Web 2.0 winners was interesting. Some of the sites we have visited throughout "23 Things" were first place winners, such as Flickr and Rollyo. I intend to use farecast.com to plan my next vacation.

Week 8 - Thing 18

I created an account in ZOHO Writer and and explored some of the other sites. I can see how these online productivity tools will be beneficial to many different segments of the population such as small businesses and college students.I'm trying to publish this to my blog. Let's hope this works!!!!

Week 7 Thing 17

I explored the Maryland Libraries Sandbox site, created an account, and added my blog to the Favorites list. I enjoyed looking around at the different wiki pages.

Week 7 - Thing 16

I'm familiar with Wiki's since our library system has been using them for several years. We use it for team reports, the Pipeline, and job descriptions. I like using Wikipedia, although you have to be careful since anyone can edit it. Libraries can use wikis for book clubs, as a community information wiki or to promote a specific event.

Week 6 Thing 15

After watching the YouTube video by Michael Wesch and reading "Away from icebergs", I have a better understanding of what Library 2.0 is all about. There have been so many changes in libraries in the last ten years, but I'm sure it doesn't compare with what it on the horizon.