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Week 23: Mashup's revisited

2010-12-07T14:45:00.000-08:00

Mashup's are a very interesting use of web 2.0 tools. I didn't realise you could put two tools together so easily with out having to have a certificate in computing or data!

I enjoyed browsing through Mashup's Australia and found the combination of web tools combine with stats fascinating. The mashup Suburb matchmaker gave me a bit of a laugh.

week 22 instant messaging

2010-11-16T14:21:00.000-08:00

Instant messaging eg skype would be beneficial to a library so that library patrons could participate with say an author talk and the author can have a discussion using skype with out having to be within the vicinity of that city,state or even country.

My previous experience with skype has been positive and look forward to using it in the future.

week 21 google docs

2010-11-16T14:04:00.000-08:00

I found google docs to be useful so there will be no more messy email attachments.It is all accessible to a person with the internet and secure enough for multiple people to share documents or presentations etc without the risk of invasion of privacy.
I don't have any new google doc tips of my own, but look forward to reading what my colleagues have to share.

Week 20 Event Management

2010-10-26T15:34:00.000-07:00

Doodle

I love the idea of doodle and really enjoyed playing around with it and setting it all up. It has great potential in the workplace for arranging meetings and organising rosters. I can also see the social benefits to doodle in picking dates for staff christmas parties, morning tea's and other gatherings.

Google Calendar

I currently use my outlook calendar attached to my work email, however if I didn't have a work email I can see the significance of googles calendar in keeping me organised online!!

Eventbrite

Eventbrite would be very useful for someone organising a major event. In a small library like south Tamworth it is unlikely to be needed.

Week 19 Productivity more ways with RSS

2010-10-26T15:07:00.000-07:00

I'm not an RSS user however through what I've experienced so far I can see why people would regulary use it due to its social nature.I've had google alerts come to my work email and has kept me up to date with the topics I have chosen.

Week 18 Slideshows screencasting and digital storytelling

2010-08-24T16:54:00.000-07:00

I was surprised to find a slideshow presentation on living rooms in Tamworth Library in slideshare which goes to show you can find anything in slideshare.

In trying to upload a powerpoint presentation I found it frustrating waiting for conversion time.Thought is was a useful tool for presentations.

Week 17 Nings

2010-08-24T16:02:00.000-07:00

I like the idea of nings and the ability to be able to view what others in the community are reading and the ability of the public to share what they are reading and the opinions of the book. I think the idea of discussion through forum is exciting.

This is a great example of collabrating web 2 tools for the benefit of the library community. However I found that there was a lot of information to look at on the page and hard to take it all in.

week 16 Evaluation of web 2.0 tools

2010-08-10T16:16:00.000-07:00

Google alerts

I have set up a few alerts for my personal interest. I can see these alerts saving time searching for information. The alert lets you know when the information arrives.

I currently use alerts within the library catalogue to reserve and tell customers what's new. I can see how google alerts would be a useful tool for both work and personal use in saving time looking for information on the web.

Feedburner

Feedburner would be a very useful tool for someone who is using there blog all the time. Although I don't consider my self a blogger I can see the importance and role in providing statistics.

Survey Monkey

Good resource for libraries to find out information by compiling a survey and getting replies.Enjoyed this survey as mine was about cake flavours and what flavour would you prefer?

Week 15 delicious

2010-06-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

I only use library management system at work and rarely access the internet and due to restrictions on sites would be unable to access delicious. I personally wouldn't use delicious as I have no personal computer, however I can see the benefits to other businesses so that shops/businesses are linked and can access resources between themselves and making the staff accessible to further products,supplies and resources.

Benefits for libraries
The benfit for libraries are that all the staff are connected and can access each others sites and see what resources someone at another branch is using.Then you could decide whether you want to access those sites as well.Also it could limit time planning events or designing something for work as someone else has their ideas there to see.

Week 14 Twitter

2010-06-01T16:34:00.000-07:00

I really enjoyed twitter and following several people of interest.I want to get back in at a later date and continue with this.I can see the possibility of connecting with friends overseas however I need to find my friend's email address to confirm it is them.

Really enjoyed this morning's lesson and can see why everyone is tweeting.

Went into Mosman council twitter feed and saw their National simultaneous storytime library tweet linking to their flickr page.What an awesome idea.

Sandrac1971 is my twitter name!

Week 13 - Blog It

2010-05-28T18:37:00.000-07:00

Back to blogging 2.1 style. Haven't blogged since 2.0 as I don't have a personal computer and don't have the time.

I like how personality comes through with someone's blog and you can access other sites and links.

I have not had time to experiment and view other people's blogs,I believe if I had a personal computer I might spend more time online browsing blogs of interest.

weeks 11 and 12

2008-11-05T21:24:00.000-08:00

These online tools sound great and also free.No need to purchase software anymore. Also found the map from Lemonde interesting as Australia seems to be using myspace and facebook. It was interesting to see what other countries are using and how we keep in contact with our friends and family.I find the local children like using bebo too.

week 7, 8 ,9 & 10

2008-10-29T22:28:00.000-07:00

I used the technorati site and didn't particularly like using this site.I particularly like using flickr as I prefer images.I think "slamming the boards" answer boards would be great for libraries as clients get to ask librarians their questions and get answers back from qualified librarians.Customers may offer their suggestions on our services,hours open and collection material and purchase suggestions.Pod casting sounds great as any one can make it and you can subscribe to your favourite shows and download to a mp3 player and listen where you want to,where you want to. The great things is you are not restricted to listening at home in front of the computer. Although I have not used podcasting it sounds great.I liked huge big labs, having different ways of showing images and creating designs-I'm sure these tools would get used in the library as well.

Wikis

2008-10-01T21:24:00.000-07:00

What did you find interesting?

That it can be used as an alternative to email really interests me as i only ever use email.

What types of applications within libraries might work well with a wiki?

On an administrative basis as a regional library headquarters i can see potential for this tool to be used to co-ordinate with other branches to organise things like author visits of agenda's for regional training days etc.

RSS Feeds

2008-09-24T23:56:00.000-07:00

What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?

I liked the layout and colour scheme.

What sites did you select for your RSS reader?

I chose to subscribe to my work colleagues blog sites as their was nothing else i would have particularly used

How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your work?

Our organisation uses the blog to keep staff at other branches in touch and up to date with what is happening at other libraries around the region. Therefore by subscribing i can keep posted when new posts are issued.

New York City Subway - Flicka

2008-09-24T23:18:00.000-07:00

De ja vu from my brilliant holiday with Cathy to New york. Adventurous Cathy by nature some how talked me into to riding the subway.....

I found this image on flicka today.

week 1

2008-08-27T23:57:00.000-07:00

I hope I will feel more confident to be able to use these new tools and apply this to every day working in the library.I look forward to helping other people once I have gained this new information. Looking forward to using you tube and heard a lot about flickr and delicious.

~!!! WELCOME TO MY BLOGSPOT !!!~

2008-02-19T21:01:00.000-08:00

I am finally HERE....

MAYBE A LONG TIME B4 YOU C ME AGAIN!!!