Task #18

OK,

This is my final post. I have officially completed the 2.oh exploration, and it has been a real fun experience. I have been a computer teacher off and on over the past 15 years from Kindergarten to adult night school. In spite of my extensive computer background, I actually learned a lot by touching on areas of the internet I have not explored, like Wikis and Rss feeds.

The part I like best was library elf. I think this is a great service and I have been making use of it ever since. I have even recommended it to several patrons that have started using it also!

I always knew that libraries have been moving closer to using technology in its services. This definitely confirms it for me and has broadened my horizons and has improved my services as a librarian.

Thanks for this great opportunity!

Task#17

OK, I created an AIM account. The library reference department does not have one so I was unable to send them a message.

Task#16

I finally have an excuse to get a myspace.!

Check it out at:

http://www.myspace.com/cloverlibrarian

You need to jazz up that library myspace! You need pics of events and info about upcoming events. maybe a link to library elf?? just a suggestion.

task#15

LIBRARY ELF

Great site. I have created an account; it was quick and easy to do. I am definitely going to recommend this to our patrons. We have quite a few with issues on remembering due dates, I hope they will make use of this service.

task #14

PODCASTS

Ok, I CHECKED OUT OPAL PODCASTS FOR LIBRARIES.

http://opalpodcast.blogspot.com/2006/10/sustaining-small-and-rural-libraries.html

GREAT PODCAST ON RURAL/SMALL LIBRARIES. SOUND COULD BE A LITTLE BETTER BUT CONTENT IS GREAT, JUST TURN UP VOLUME. WORKING IN LITTLE CLOVER IS WHAT MADE ME WANT TO CHECK OUT A SEMINAR ON THIS CONCEPT.

Podcasts are a wonderful concept. Should you add them to the library? Not unless there were a lot more computers in use. Most podcasts are over 1 hour in length thus surpassing the time aloted for computer usage.

Task #13

Wow cool web tools on SEOmoz's list.

I had no idea there was a web tool out there that would allow you to publish your own literary works. I found this tool on:

http://www.Lulu.com

It looks great, of course I haven't used it yet; haven't finished that book yet.

This is a wonderful tool for anyone who is an aspiring author.

Task #12

I created a PB wiki, as easy as making a peanut butter sandwich!

Which is better wiki or blog, depends on what you are using it for. I like PB wiki because you can sort your info, blogs are date sorted only which can be confusing. Wikis are great except when using for concrete info like wikipedia it can be misleading because people change infor in wikipedia and you can't always be sure the info is correct (can't believe everything you read on the internet!)

Now for some more misleading info: check out my wiki (jk)

http://cloverlibrarian.pbwiki.com/Important%20Library%20Procedure

task #11 here we go!

Hey, I just checked out Netlibrary again. I have had to go here in the past to help patrons create and account becuase apparantly they can't create the account at home. So I did make my own account, very easy to do by the way.



Ok, I found some titles that I will download. They are:













Titles that we don't have in paper at the library:

Bound to Rise
An Old Town by the Sea


On my wishlist is If I am Missing or Dead by Janine Latus

Google Base posting

In completion of task #10, here is a link to a posting I made for the clover library:

http://base.google.com/base/a/1616933/D14258048548204557403

I searched google base for a long time and found most items on it are items for purchase, yes a classified ads site. It was ok, I imagine it is used like a craig's list. I didn't see a whole lot of use for the library. There was the occasional book review site and there were some links to literature on children's activities that may be used for ideas for childrens programming at the library.

Also, here are some library related content I found on Google Base:


Bernard ShawÕs Book Reviews Product type: books Price: £12.00 Binding: unknown Pages: 177,252 Edition: 0 ... Pennsylvania State University Press 1991, lst edition, Med 8vo, 511pp, fine in dw. These uncollected book reviws comprise ShawÕs first journalistic efforts.http://www.biblio.com - from Biblio.com Books on Apr 16 -
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#9 on 2.oh list Del.icio.us

OK, just finished looking at the Del.icio.us website for managing bookmarks. It was fun and easy to use. Enjoyed using it. I will definitely make use of it becuase it allows me to catalog my favorite websites by subject matter, alphabetically, popularity, etc.

Here is the link to my personal bookmark:

http://del.icio.us/cloverlibrarian

LibraryThing | Catalog your books online

LibraryThing Catalog your books online

Above is my librarything catalog check it out!

Is this useful for patrons at our library? Definitely!! Don't know how many times people have asked to check and see what they have read. This application would definitely come in handy for those people that read often. Only, most of the patrons that ask are older and don't use computers. But for some this could work, I know I will use it from now on.

completion of 2.oh #7 online generator

ONLINE GENERATOR, HOW COOL IS THIS!

This is my daughter and her friend. I thought they would get a kick out of this.

This is a great website; I will use it often. check it out at:

www.generatorblog.blogspot.com

As a children's librarian I can think of a lot of uses for this website as far as fun crafts and promotion flyers; also having this knowledge I will use it to help patrons with projects on the computer.

you tube

ok I loved exploring youtube. Funny stuff. Of course I love to laugh at myself so being a blonde I loved this clip check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAs8_N_tDoE

Seriously though, youtube is great for the library. Unfortunately we have more and more patrons accustomed to using computers/television than books for resources this is a great source for information on just about any subject. Also, as a children's librarian, I can import great clips/sounds for my various skits.

Oh and why is youtube so popular? Well why not, it allows you to see just about anything you have missed on television. As a dancing with the stars nut, I can see any dance performance I missed over and over. Why subscribe to expensive cable providers when you have youtube! Love it.

Pugs Rule on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Pugs Rule on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

yes they do!

If you haven't guessed, I am a pug lover. I currently have 2 pugs appropriately named clover and teacup.

This flickr website is awesome. I will use it often as a children's librarian for creating posters, or editing my own photos from library events.

bloglines! check it out!!

In completion of 2.oh task #4. Here is a list of RSS feeds I have chosen:

Librarians' Internet Index - gives you a link to the newest websites available.

NOAA's National Weather Service Headlines - track the lates in weather from around the world.

The Shifted Librarian - Gives links to sites that tell you about how other libraries in the nation are making themselves better through technology, mergers, etc.

About Literature - Book reviews of the latest books

The Budget Fashionista - Articles on how to look good on a budget - tips on what/what not to wear. Where to find the lastest fashions on a budget.

2 work related sites I will use:

About Literature - This will help me to be more informed on different titles without having to read every book in the library; so I will be more informed when patrons need help picking out books.

The Shifted Librarian - This will help me contribute better in staff meetings by giving me inovative ideas to add to discussions on library improvement.

check out my book review on zohowriter

Hey,

this is part of my fulfillment of 2.oh. Check out my book review on zoho writer, the url is:

http://writer.zoho.com/public/cloverlibrarian/book-review/script

why i am participating in the twopointoh exploration

Hi guys!

I am so excited to be posting my first blog. I am doin the 2.oh thing because i think it is a great way to become aquainted with these special services offered on the internet and it will make me more informed while helping patrons on the computer.

ttyl
becky