Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Monday, September 10, 2007
Thing 8 Revisited
On reviewing the instructions for RSS Feeds, I noticed at the bottom of the instruction page that we were suppose to "share" our bloglines in a blogroll. So tonight I created a blogroll of my RSS Feeds on my blog. And I also included a link to my public bloglines account as suggested by Helen Blowers. Totally cool! This is a better way to access my feeds rather than always going to bloglines for them.
In the Thing 8 Discovery Exercise, Part 2, we were suppose to subscribe to at least 3 of Charlotte's Feeds. I did add the Learning 2.0 feed to my blog, because it appears that it will help to reinforce the learning 2.0 principles I'm learning as I go back and read it. But I couldn't see a reason to add the Charlotte.Com news feeds, since I'm not from Charlotte and I'm already on other news and entertainment feeds. I really wanted to add PLCMC's Reader’s Club new review feeds, but it is no longer a feed. The PLCMC Competency Blog entries were dated 2006, so since it appears not to be an active blog any longer I didn't subscribe to it. But I am on the Unshelved feed.
I think I have now completely finished Thing 8. I like RSS Feeds. Neat!
In the Thing 8 Discovery Exercise, Part 2, we were suppose to subscribe to at least 3 of Charlotte's Feeds. I did add the Learning 2.0 feed to my blog, because it appears that it will help to reinforce the learning 2.0 principles I'm learning as I go back and read it. But I couldn't see a reason to add the Charlotte.Com news feeds, since I'm not from Charlotte and I'm already on other news and entertainment feeds. I really wanted to add PLCMC's Reader’s Club new review feeds, but it is no longer a feed. The PLCMC Competency Blog entries were dated 2006, so since it appears not to be an active blog any longer I didn't subscribe to it. But I am on the Unshelved feed.
I think I have now completely finished Thing 8. I like RSS Feeds. Neat!
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Zoho post
Thing 18 Post 1.
I created a Zoho account. Then I tested it out. This is truly amazing! It's like Microsoft Office online, but better. You actually save the document onto Zoho on the Web!
Zoho writer has some neat features. I changed the color of my skin from sea blue to pale orange and back to sea blue again. I easily inserted symbols: ♥ (the black suit heart) and Π (pi) in case I have a math problem to tackle.
Zoho Template writer has 50 templates to choose from. Includes even a recipe template. Wow!
I love the fact that my document is saved online. I wonder how much I can save on Zoho before my space is filled?
Neat! 
Friday, September 7, 2007
Week 8 - Thing 18
Web-based Apps: online productivity web-based applications -word processing and spreadsheets.
I am publishing this post through Zoho writer onto my blog.
I am publishing this post through Zoho writer onto my blog.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Week 7 - Thing 17
Sandbox Wiki: "Sandbox" is the term that wikis often use to describe the area of the website that should be used for pure play.First, I created a login for myself and then linked my blog to the PB Sandbox. Then I uploaded the PB pic to this post. Then I added 3 of my all-time favorite movies to the wiki, making the font a little bigger and bolding the titles. And added my favorite music, too. It was easy.
This is fun! It's like making a website without worrying about perfecting the HTML markup language. Now I want to create a wiki. So far this is the most fun of everything I have learned!!!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Week 7 - Thing 16
Definition: Wikis can essentially be used for anything where collaboratively developed content or easy Web editing is desirable. Internally they can make it easier to share information among librarians. Externally, they can make the library’s website a true online community.
When I first read about wiki's, I was a little skeptical concerning the authenticity of information, especially in regards to the Wikipedia. Yet after the readings for Thing 16, I learned it's more about sharing information and ideas. Yes, there is a place for this type of social networking to broaden the scope of information available.
This has large implications for libraries. A wiki would be a great communication tool for librarians and local teachers. Librarians could share new books and upcoming programs at the library, and teachers could share upcoming assignments that students may be coming to the library to use.
Committee meetings can be extended through the use of a wiki where all members contribute to share information. And I loved reading about the different examples of wiki's already in use in libraries.
Although those are only a couple examples, the implication for libraries means that the library can become the focal point of the community. By using wiki's, people in the community can share information - ideas and experiences - and the library information becomes a richer information source, making the library’s website a true online community. And isn't this what it's all about?
By the way, I learned by surfing around "Thing 16" that there is a library 2.1 for us to learn next!
When I first read about wiki's, I was a little skeptical concerning the authenticity of information, especially in regards to the Wikipedia. Yet after the readings for Thing 16, I learned it's more about sharing information and ideas. Yes, there is a place for this type of social networking to broaden the scope of information available.
This has large implications for libraries. A wiki would be a great communication tool for librarians and local teachers. Librarians could share new books and upcoming programs at the library, and teachers could share upcoming assignments that students may be coming to the library to use.
Committee meetings can be extended through the use of a wiki where all members contribute to share information. And I loved reading about the different examples of wiki's already in use in libraries.
Although those are only a couple examples, the implication for libraries means that the library can become the focal point of the community. By using wiki's, people in the community can share information - ideas and experiences - and the library information becomes a richer information source, making the library’s website a true online community. And isn't this what it's all about?
By the way, I learned by surfing around "Thing 16" that there is a library 2.1 for us to learn next!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Week 6 - Thing 15
Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the future of libraries. Library 2.0 is term used to describe a new set of concepts for developing and delivering library services.
I see Library 2.0 as a way for libraries to keep up in an ever-changing information atmosphere. There has been a definite shift (and for many a preference) for information from books to an easy "click" on the Internet to the "answer", without having to sift through words on pages of books to find what they're looking for. And now, rules are changing or maybe there are no rules, structure (such as strict subject headings) is loosening, and everyone, not just librarians, is involved in the process of finding information (in creating labels and tags), not just when the library is open, but access 24/7.
Through library 2.0, libraries must learn about the new technologies, and then take it one step further; they must find a way to use it - to incorporate it into library service to become an integral part of this new information network, thereby finding their niche as a player in the information revolution. User needs are changing, the way people use library service is changing, especially for the technologically savvy younger generation, and libraries have to jump on the bandwagon to change to meet these users needs, or be left behind.
From the article, Away From Icebergs, I like the sentence, "One-button commands, such as Flickr’s “Blog This,” and easy-to-use programs like Google Page Creator, offer promising models for this kind of user-centric service." Libraries of the future need to move toward services that patrons can easily use on their own and don't require one-on-one training for information access. Our 24/7 web access is a step in this direction.
From, Into a New World of Librarianship, "This librarian bases all planning and proposals for services, materials and outreach on user needs and wants. User-centered libraries breakdown barriers and allow users access wherever they are: home, work, commuting, school, or at the library." This is a must to keep patrons as lifelong library users. And "a Librarian 2.0 embraces Web 2.0 tools"- we must join and be a player in this information network.
From, To More Powerful Ways to Cooperate, “users add value. For OCLC and its member libraries, this means expanding our definition of “collective intelligence” beyond the library professional to faculty, researchers, library patrons and others by building into our systems services that encourage these users contribute their expertise to the cooperative." This is certainly a new way of thinking in the library community which is possible using library 2.0 tools.
From, To Better Bibliographic Services, "Libraries should get much greater mileage out of the metadata they create." Expanding and broadening bibliographic services through library 2.0 processes would make library sources extremely valuable in the future.
From, To a Temporary Place in Time, "the LIBRARY: a WiFREE space, a retreat from technohustle, with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt. You know, the library." Ahhh, I love my library.
For me, library 2.0 means that I need to forge ahead and keep abreast of the latest trends in information technology and the way information is shared. I need some type of link to learn about new trends as they develop, and then I need to use them and become part of this new information network. This should be a goal for all of us in the information profession, to aspire to keep up in this fast-paced world of change. This is one reason I enjoy working with teens and young people so much, because they keep us aware of the latest cultural trends (and keep us younger than our years) in an ever-changing information-driven society.
I see Library 2.0 as a way for libraries to keep up in an ever-changing information atmosphere. There has been a definite shift (and for many a preference) for information from books to an easy "click" on the Internet to the "answer", without having to sift through words on pages of books to find what they're looking for. And now, rules are changing or maybe there are no rules, structure (such as strict subject headings) is loosening, and everyone, not just librarians, is involved in the process of finding information (in creating labels and tags), not just when the library is open, but access 24/7.
Through library 2.0, libraries must learn about the new technologies, and then take it one step further; they must find a way to use it - to incorporate it into library service to become an integral part of this new information network, thereby finding their niche as a player in the information revolution. User needs are changing, the way people use library service is changing, especially for the technologically savvy younger generation, and libraries have to jump on the bandwagon to change to meet these users needs, or be left behind.
From the article, Away From Icebergs, I like the sentence, "One-button commands, such as Flickr’s “Blog This,” and easy-to-use programs like Google Page Creator, offer promising models for this kind of user-centric service." Libraries of the future need to move toward services that patrons can easily use on their own and don't require one-on-one training for information access. Our 24/7 web access is a step in this direction.
From, Into a New World of Librarianship, "This librarian bases all planning and proposals for services, materials and outreach on user needs and wants. User-centered libraries breakdown barriers and allow users access wherever they are: home, work, commuting, school, or at the library." This is a must to keep patrons as lifelong library users. And "a Librarian 2.0 embraces Web 2.0 tools"- we must join and be a player in this information network.
From, To More Powerful Ways to Cooperate, “users add value. For OCLC and its member libraries, this means expanding our definition of “collective intelligence” beyond the library professional to faculty, researchers, library patrons and others by building into our systems services that encourage these users contribute their expertise to the cooperative." This is certainly a new way of thinking in the library community which is possible using library 2.0 tools.
From, To Better Bibliographic Services, "Libraries should get much greater mileage out of the metadata they create." Expanding and broadening bibliographic services through library 2.0 processes would make library sources extremely valuable in the future.
From, To a Temporary Place in Time, "the LIBRARY: a WiFREE space, a retreat from technohustle, with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt. You know, the library." Ahhh, I love my library.
For me, library 2.0 means that I need to forge ahead and keep abreast of the latest trends in information technology and the way information is shared. I need some type of link to learn about new trends as they develop, and then I need to use them and become part of this new information network. This should be a goal for all of us in the information profession, to aspire to keep up in this fast-paced world of change. This is one reason I enjoy working with teens and young people so much, because they keep us aware of the latest cultural trends (and keep us younger than our years) in an ever-changing information-driven society.
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