Monday, July 30, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
#15 Library 2.0
1. Read two or three of the perspectives on Library 2.0 from the list above.
Many libraries, including OU Libraries are still stuck in the just-in-case mode of collection development. I know that things are changing and we are trying to move to a more technologically-friendly and easy-access collection. However, we also need to work on building the infrastructure before we can really offer our patron access to many of our amazing (and not so amazing) collections. Yes, we have some amazing collections that we can and should be putting out there in many forms that the whole Web 2.0/Library 2.0 are trying to promote, but we need support--from the ground up. I do hope that we can move from the just-in-case type of library into the new digital ages sometime soon.
2. Create a blog post about your thoughts on any one of these?
Many libraries, including OU Libraries are still stuck in the just-in-case mode of collection development. I know that things are changing and we are trying to move to a more technologically-friendly and easy-access collection. However, we also need to work on building the infrastructure before we can really offer our patron access to many of our amazing (and not so amazing) collections. Yes, we have some amazing collections that we can and should be putting out there in many forms that the whole Web 2.0/Library 2.0 are trying to promote, but we need support--from the ground up. I do hope that we can move from the just-in-case type of library into the new digital ages sometime soon.
Monday, July 23, 2007
#14 Technorati
Well I did a keyword search in the exact phrase for all Blog and one of the first items to come up for me was this one
http://joblogment.blogspot.com/2007/07/library-20-whats-next.html
which is believe is one of Alden library users blog (Jo's I think).
Honestly, I am not sure how useful this type of searching is for me, in either my professional or personal life. I am not all that interested in reading running commentary on subjects I find interesting. I think there is a lot of reading about irrelevant stuff, just to get to the one thing you might find interesting, know what I mean.
Maybe I am just not getting this one...............
http://joblogment.blogspot.com/2007/07/library-20-whats-next.html
which is believe is one of Alden library users blog (Jo's I think).
Honestly, I am not sure how useful this type of searching is for me, in either my professional or personal life. I am not all that interested in reading running commentary on subjects I find interesting. I think there is a lot of reading about irrelevant stuff, just to get to the one thing you might find interesting, know what I mean.
Maybe I am just not getting this one...............
#13 Del.icio.us and tagging
Create a blog post about your experience and thoughts about this tool. Can you see the potential of this tool for research assistance? Or just as an easy way to create bookmarks that can be accessed from anywhere?
Del.icio.us--seems like a great tool. I set up an account and have put a few personal posts into it. I think this would be a great research tool--whether doing research myself of if I was helping someone. Seems like a better tool than bookmarking and creating folders. The tagging is very helpful. I have done some tagging in the past on Flickr, but not spent a lot of time on it.
Del.icio.us--seems like a great tool. I set up an account and have put a few personal posts into it. I think this would be a great research tool--whether doing research myself of if I was helping someone. Seems like a better tool than bookmarking and creating folders. The tagging is very helpful. I have done some tagging in the past on Flickr, but not spent a lot of time on it.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
# 12 Rollyo
http://www.quotationspage.com/subjects/trees/
Found this on the Quick Quotes link from the exercise--kind of fun to play around with.
I decided to do some Rollyo searching on the things that interest me personally and professionally. I think it is good way to corral similar websites in one location, but I am not sure I would necessarily use it or create my own rollyo. At least not at this point it time. Since I use Foxfire, I bookmark and tab those sites most useful to me and them organize them. I find that sites often come and then go just as quickly and you end up with dead link, which is frustrating. If you created a list on Rollyo and then 1/2 are dead, it can be frustrating.
Found this on the Quick Quotes link from the exercise--kind of fun to play around with.
I decided to do some Rollyo searching on the things that interest me personally and professionally. I think it is good way to corral similar websites in one location, but I am not sure I would necessarily use it or create my own rollyo. At least not at this point it time. Since I use Foxfire, I bookmark and tab those sites most useful to me and them organize them. I find that sites often come and then go just as quickly and you end up with dead link, which is frustrating. If you created a list on Rollyo and then 1/2 are dead, it can be frustrating.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Library thing
The Library Thing is quite fun. I don't get much time to read for myself these days. I do read everyday to my son, though and want to instill in him a life-long love of reading. Maybe in few years I will get back to doing some reading for myself.....let's hope.
# 10 Image Playtime
Had fun the an image generator calledCaptioner: Add captions to your digital photographs!
http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/captioner.php
Fun!
If I had more time, I would probably play around with these more. Maybe as the kids get older we can play more. However, I am sure the technology with change even in the next few years and there will be a whole new crop (crap) of things to learn.
Monday, July 9, 2007
#9
Explore some of the search tools that can help you locate some news feeds.
Looked at some of the search tools listed in the exercise and found several of them useful. The best way for me to find a RSS feed is probably to just find a site a like or am interested in and subscribe to their feed. I have only subscribed to a few feeds that really interest me at the moment--that might be enough information on a daily basis :)
Looked at some of the search tools listed in the exercise and found several of them useful. The best way for me to find a RSS feed is probably to just find a site a like or am interested in and subscribe to their feed. I have only subscribed to a few feeds that really interest me at the moment--that might be enough information on a daily basis :)
Thursday, July 5, 2007
RSS feed--make life realy simple
Set up an account with Bloglines--pretty simple. Watched the first introduction video from CNET and had no problems with it. I think I will like it--keeps me connected to the things I enjoy most.
# 7 Blog about Technology
Technology--yeah I do love it. I, like many people I would guess, just don't seem to make the time to explore it enough. I am enjoying these little exercises because it gives me the time to play around a bit. It is also affording me the opportunity to stay connected to the field of archaeology. There are some amazing things that are now possible in archaeological research made possible through technology.
This is a link to an article which discusses how the use of Google Earth (one of my favs) and Satellite Maps are aiding in archaeological research.
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However, I am finding that technology is amazing in the library world as well with digital imaging of rare and unique collections. I find this one pretty amazing!
Claremont Colleges in California has some wonderful image in their online digital collections
Title: #1 omi, Autumn Moon over Ishiyama, Murasaki Shikibu
Title-Alternative: Snow, Moon, Flowers; Setsu gekka: omi, Ishiyama, aki no tsuki, Murasaki Shikibu
Artist: Chikanobu, Yoshu
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