Really didn't know much about podcasts - only ever heard of them thru my kids. This week it was interesting to see what all the hoo ha is all about. I found the sites interesting and was particularly interested in the variety of podcasts available on the ABC site. It's amazing the different ways each site/institution uses podcasts.
As for the library, I agree with many of the comments already displayed. The use of podcasts for poetry readings, lectures, author interviews, HSC lectures and radio programs could really broaden the reach of library services. The advantages in home library services seem to be unlimited with access to all of the above and audio books as well as providing local information and updates to what's happening in their local area. Staff training is another area where this services could improve current procedure. As with most new technologies the ideas are unlimited but the reality is often caught up in red tape and IT reluctance - however there's no harm in dreaming.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Week 8 Answer Boards and Social Searching
I have enjoyed reading some of the weird and wonderful questions on the answer boards. Some of the answers cause me to be weary of the accuracy of the information but this is the case in any Internet open forum. I love the idea of the 'slam the boards' and from a mothers point of view appreciate the accuracy of the answers to questions my children may ask.
From a library point of view I think it's an opportunity to reach a wider audience and to encourage library participation. On the downside, I miss the opportunity to discuss the questions with the patrons; the where, how, why and when of a question. As part of the bigger picture I think that these answer boards ca be an excellent library tool.
From a library point of view I think it's an opportunity to reach a wider audience and to encourage library participation. On the downside, I miss the opportunity to discuss the questions with the patrons; the where, how, why and when of a question. As part of the bigger picture I think that these answer boards ca be an excellent library tool.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Week 7 Tagging etc
Loved Del.icio.us !!!!! I'm already setting up a page that we can use to inform staff of material that is available for school projects that are requested every year. Very excited about this as I always seem to end up looking for this type of material year after year. Del.icio.us will save me a lot of time and effort.
Found the notes to set up the account inaccurate.
Technorati - took me a while to realise you need to use tag search to get better results. Found it time consuming.
Really enjoyed Librarything, played with it for a considerable amount of time and was amazed at the information available.Great if you have spare time to go thru and bookmark library related sites. As with many other things the problem is finding the time!
It's great that each week I seem to find something that can help improve my performance as a library assistant. This week it is definitely Del.icio.us - love it! love it! love it!
Found the notes to set up the account inaccurate.
Technorati - took me a while to realise you need to use tag search to get better results. Found it time consuming.
Really enjoyed Librarything, played with it for a considerable amount of time and was amazed at the information available.Great if you have spare time to go thru and bookmark library related sites. As with many other things the problem is finding the time!
It's great that each week I seem to find something that can help improve my performance as a library assistant. This week it is definitely Del.icio.us - love it! love it! love it!
Ingleburn Library
Went back over the first 6 weeks and realised I had not added a picture of the library to flickr(week 3) - Oops. All done now and saved under nswpln2008.
Friday, January 15, 2010
Week 6 Video On-Line YouTube and Google
I have never been a really big fan of YouTube or any other computer video system. This session has only reinforced my dislike ot this media.
I found that YouTube and the Google site were flooded with useless clips and that even if you have a specific interest like 'lego' there is just to much junk to search thru to find anything worthwhile.
I can see by watching the examples given that it can be used for more educational purposes such as orientations, guides, promotion and reviews. Unfortunately if your system does not have the most up to date computer running packages then accessing these clips is a labourious task.
I agree that in a work or library environment, where the computer programs are current, that there could be opportunities to use video. From a customer point of view, I believe, that most patrons want to access library information at home, which with video is not always easy, fast or practical.
Overall I found this session to be disappointing.
I found that YouTube and the Google site were flooded with useless clips and that even if you have a specific interest like 'lego' there is just to much junk to search thru to find anything worthwhile.
I can see by watching the examples given that it can be used for more educational purposes such as orientations, guides, promotion and reviews. Unfortunately if your system does not have the most up to date computer running packages then accessing these clips is a labourious task.
I agree that in a work or library environment, where the computer programs are current, that there could be opportunities to use video. From a customer point of view, I believe, that most patrons want to access library information at home, which with video is not always easy, fast or practical.
Overall I found this session to be disappointing.
Week 5 Wiki
I have really enjoyed this session and have even shared the information with workmates and family. I was amazed at how easy it is to edit a wiki. I was a little concerned about the quality of information if anyone can edit it.
I enjoyed looking through the example wikis and got some great ideas eg. the use of a 'latest news' section on the Wisconsin wiki, the 'special exhibitions and up coming events' panels in the Mint site and I especially like the Wookieepedia where common minded people can share information on a topic of common interest.
I can see wikis being used extensively in the library, from communicating with other branches to customer participation thru bookclubs and collection requests. I think that patrons will appreciate the opportunity to post questions, ideas and share information. It's like an encyclopedia at your fingertips that is being continually updated.
I enjoyed looking through the example wikis and got some great ideas eg. the use of a 'latest news' section on the Wisconsin wiki, the 'special exhibitions and up coming events' panels in the Mint site and I especially like the Wookieepedia where common minded people can share information on a topic of common interest.
I can see wikis being used extensively in the library, from communicating with other branches to customer participation thru bookclubs and collection requests. I think that patrons will appreciate the opportunity to post questions, ideas and share information. It's like an encyclopedia at your fingertips that is being continually updated.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Week 4 RSS
I like the way RSS allows me to link all my favourite sites but I think that if I look at it from a solely personal/individual point of view then I think that bookmarking i.e. favourites does the same job.
From a work/library point of view I think there are many more advantages. Patrons would be able to access up-to-date information on library events and services. With the right feeds they could look up new books and request items for the library's collection. Staff could access up-to-date news feeds as well as keeping up with new developments in the Library industry.
On the down side, it would be very easy to over subscribe - there are so many great sites! With all the different sites available it would be very easy to become overwealmed with all the information.
On a daily basis I'm not sure that I would have time or remember each day to check my bloglines site or for that matter my blog site.
Overall I found the task interesting with good possibilities for use at work. The sites I liked the best and added to my blog are 'Quote of the Day' and 'ABC News"
Sites I found informative and added to my bloglines account:
Library Staff
EW.com movies
NYT Books
Publishers Weekly Best Sellers
From a work/library point of view I think there are many more advantages. Patrons would be able to access up-to-date information on library events and services. With the right feeds they could look up new books and request items for the library's collection. Staff could access up-to-date news feeds as well as keeping up with new developments in the Library industry.
On the down side, it would be very easy to over subscribe - there are so many great sites! With all the different sites available it would be very easy to become overwealmed with all the information.
On a daily basis I'm not sure that I would have time or remember each day to check my bloglines site or for that matter my blog site.
Overall I found the task interesting with good possibilities for use at work. The sites I liked the best and added to my blog are 'Quote of the Day' and 'ABC News"
Sites I found informative and added to my bloglines account:
Library Staff
EW.com movies
NYT Books
Publishers Weekly Best Sellers
Week 3 Flickr
Flickr is a site which offers a variety of images from a diverse range of subject matter.
Flickr is a valuable resource for use in a public Library because customers can upload images to their blogs and web pages which facilitates communication and contact within the global community. Images are open to interpretation and convey alot of information; "A picture paints a thousand words".
It does concern me that kids can upload pictures, individuals pictures can be uploaded without that persons consent, types of photos available (porn) and the fact that pictures are out there for every one to see if the security procedures are not understood.
With regards to my choice of image - the Eiffel Tower - I have chosen this to show my excitement of my family's upcoming holiday to Europe. To me it represents the the modern side of Europe and how advanced the achetecture was in its time; just like the internet is ahead of it's time.
Flickr is a valuable resource for use in a public Library because customers can upload images to their blogs and web pages which facilitates communication and contact within the global community. Images are open to interpretation and convey alot of information; "A picture paints a thousand words".
It does concern me that kids can upload pictures, individuals pictures can be uploaded without that persons consent, types of photos available (porn) and the fact that pictures are out there for every one to see if the security procedures are not understood.
With regards to my choice of image - the Eiffel Tower - I have chosen this to show my excitement of my family's upcoming holiday to Europe. To me it represents the the modern side of Europe and how advanced the achetecture was in its time; just like the internet is ahead of it's time.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Week 2 Learning 2.0 - The Beginning
I currently work in a public library and am participating in the State Library Learning course to up-date my computer knowledge and to be able to advise library customers on how to use the current technology. Blogs are already used within our library system but I believe they could be used more constructively for advertising whats happening and whats new in the library. By the end of this course I'm hoping to have learnt how many different ways blogs can be used in the library, be able to use blogs proficiently and with confidence, and to be able to pass this knowledge on to our patrons.
I will be completing this course with my co-workers and am looking forward to learning and having fun whilst we muddle our way through it! Any advice on blogging is welcome and greatly appreciated.
P.S. found 2 library related blogs to follow using technorati - easy to find and add to my blog.
I will be completing this course with my co-workers and am looking forward to learning and having fun whilst we muddle our way through it! Any advice on blogging is welcome and greatly appreciated.
P.S. found 2 library related blogs to follow using technorati - easy to find and add to my blog.
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