Wrap up

i have really enjoyed this course. i have learnt to put some of my skills into practice, such as blogging. i have learnt blogging before but had not used it to this extent nor had i added so many different types of media (pictures, video, Feeds). i really enjoyed exploring the different websites we were directed to and i have even put some in my favorites that i think will definately come in handy.

Social Networks

I had never thought of using social networks such as facebook for business purposes. i am amazed at the way libraries are able to use all the technologies we have explored. Promotion, communication, sharing information, pictures and audio.

Online applications and tools

I knew that there were free applications for creating documents available on the internet however i didnt know about these ones and i didnt know that they worked so well. they are great i love the idea of more than one person being able to colaborate on the doccuments.

Mashups

i use google maps alot. i really enjoyed playing with Big Huge labs, this is a great tool to help create promotional material alter images and add information to images.

Podcasts and Audio

Podcasts are a great way to interact and disseminate information to people with visual difficulties. i subscribe to podcasts and use them to keep up to date with information from musical instrument suppliers. in libraries podcasts could be used to give examples from new audio books.

Answer boards

i have used answer boards as a starting spot to find information. however i always try to confirm the answers from more reputable sources. i do like the fact that it is quick easy way to exchange information in a non formal way eg. without the technical language. answer boards can also connect people that have similar experiences or difficulties. in a library situation i can see how it would be useful in answering reference enquires. it would also be a usefull tool to gather feedback and answer questions that are often repeated.

Tagging, folksonomies, delicious and LibraryThing

i already use LibraryThing it makes it easy for me to see what i already have on my shelf and what i dont where ever i am. Delicious is a great way to have access to your bookmarks and also see what other people have bookmarked on similar subjects this is a good way to discover new sites. as for Technorati what is the point of a blog if nobody reads it.

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Video

I have been looking at YouTube and Google Video. i have used both of these before and had never thought of the storage space required for all that video footage. i have embedded a video bar on the side of my blog and have also embedded a clip bellow. yet another way to share information

Wikis

i was surprised to learn that wikis are used for procedures manuals i guess that only senior staff would be able to make changes to it. i am very reluctant to use wikis for research as their reliability is uncertain. however i think it is a great place to get some quick information and may help lead you to more reputable resources so that the information's reliability can be checked. i liked the BookLoversWiki this is a great way to share thoughts and ideas about books and may help people to select books to read. i was also surprised how easy it is to edit and add to a wiki.

RSS Feeds

Today i am looking at RSS feeds. i am afraid that i am falling a little behind schedule and will have to do some catching up. I have just created an account with Bloglines. i do hope that i will remember all the logins and passwords that i am collecting.

Flickr

I am having a look at Flickr today and i am glad to see that they try to protect the artist rights by using creative commons. I would feel very reluctant to put some of my own photos onto the Internet.

The picture i have found is of Woodstock from the Peanuts cartoon. I chose this picture because i named my Budgie after him. Below is a link to the crazy little bird.

"Happiness is sleeping in your own bed."
The picture is by Charles M. Schulz (1962)

Introduction Post

Life long learning is essential to keep up with the rapid changes in technology. i endeavor to learn new things that will enhance my ability to do my job.

Blogs are an incredible way to promote businesses, services and keep people up to date. i can see how blogs could be useful to many people. The examples of blogs used in learning 2.0 are great to show how blogs are being used in libraries. i especially liked the Sutherland shire library News.

Sutherland Shire Library News