I was already familiar with youtube and Google Videos so this was a quick exercise for me. Personally I found the videos's produced by other libraries to be a lil boring, not something I would look up in my spare time.
That's not to say that I can't see the benefits of using this technology in libraries. We have a very successful Baby Bounce program and a think embedding youtube videos onto our Facebook page would be a good idea, not only as a novelty for our existing parents but also to advertise the program to prospective participants. Perhaps we could also look at embedding videos on our webpage. We entirely transform the library for Book Week and run activities for all the schools. A short film showing the decorations and events during Book Week would be a great promotional tool.
This is a video of my favourite comedian. I think he's absolutley hilarious, I hope you agree!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Wiki's
I found the Information Today article 'What to do with Wikipedia' by William Badke, Trinity Western University, to be extremely interesting. I am studying BAppSc(LIM) at the moment so I well know that academics shun Wikipedia and do not consider it to be a reliable source of information. I was surprised by the results of the Stern survey that indicated the German version of Wikipedia was more accurate than its encyclopedia counterpart. Food for thought...
In our library we currently have a Procedures Wiki with PBwiki and it works really well. All staff can access it from every computer and its easy to navigate - as opposed to the old system; a massive word document.
Looking at the other wiki's available I was impressed with the St. Joseph County Public Library's Subject Guides. Easy to understand and yet quite comprehensive. The Book Lovers wiki has also inspired me to read Flushed: How the plumber saved civilization! Not a book I would ever have considered before reading Dan Bauer's fascinating review.
In our library we currently have a Procedures Wiki with PBwiki and it works really well. All staff can access it from every computer and its easy to navigate - as opposed to the old system; a massive word document.
Looking at the other wiki's available I was impressed with the St. Joseph County Public Library's Subject Guides. Easy to understand and yet quite comprehensive. The Book Lovers wiki has also inspired me to read Flushed: How the plumber saved civilization! Not a book I would ever have considered before reading Dan Bauer's fascinating review.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
RSS
I had never come across RSS feeds before this exercise but I can definately see the potential. While I found Bloglines a little hard to navigate (in addition to the problems the site was having that day), I can appreciate the benefits of having links to all your favourite sites in the one place.
My favourite website is dictionary.com so I was pleasantly surpirsed to see that I could add their 'Word of the Day' feed. I also added World News Australia as I find their news stories to be the most credible.
I think RSS feeds are a great way for libraries to keep in touch with their clients. Keeping them updated on new titles and unpcoming events or notifying them of existing services and collections that they may not have been aware of.
My favourite website is dictionary.com so I was pleasantly surpirsed to see that I could add their 'Word of the Day' feed. I also added World News Australia as I find their news stories to be the most credible.
I think RSS feeds are a great way for libraries to keep in touch with their clients. Keeping them updated on new titles and unpcoming events or notifying them of existing services and collections that they may not have been aware of.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Flickr
Last year I was fortunate enough to spend some time travelling through Europe. One of my favourite places by far was Turkey. The people, the culture and the scenery are incredible.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11239874@N02/1174995680/
I took a photo similar to this in Istanbul. Honestly, there is no way to describe to people how much the Turks love fishing. It has to be seen to be believed. The entire bridge is lined with men, young and old, bonding and enjoying the simple pleasures of this simple activity.
Cruise along the Bosphorus and lining the edges all along are fishermen. Lines dangling from bridges, construction sites and boat ramps. Personally I didn't see much evidence of success (apart from a few small fish here and there) but the fisherman of Istanbul are certaining one of my lasting memories from Turkey.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11239874@N02/1174995680/
I took a photo similar to this in Istanbul. Honestly, there is no way to describe to people how much the Turks love fishing. It has to be seen to be believed. The entire bridge is lined with men, young and old, bonding and enjoying the simple pleasures of this simple activity.
Cruise along the Bosphorus and lining the edges all along are fishermen. Lines dangling from bridges, construction sites and boat ramps. Personally I didn't see much evidence of success (apart from a few small fish here and there) but the fisherman of Istanbul are certaining one of my lasting memories from Turkey.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Slightly nervous!
Hi!
I'm currently working as a library assistant for a rural library in NSW. I enjoy the work and, from the little I've seen so far, I believe that the NSL Web 2.0 Training course is a valuable investment of my time. Ashamedly I'm rather ignorant of the world wide web beyond Google and I'm hoping to broaded my understanding of the innovations that are out there.
I have recently been accepted to study BA Applied Science (Library and Information Management) through CSU. As part of my course I'm required to meet a certain number of hours of additional training and the NSL Web 2.0 Web Training course will contribute towards this. Also, I'm a little bit nervous about beginning tertiary study so hopefully this short course will give me a little taste of what to expect from independent learning and the confidence to move forward.
I'm currently working as a library assistant for a rural library in NSW. I enjoy the work and, from the little I've seen so far, I believe that the NSL Web 2.0 Training course is a valuable investment of my time. Ashamedly I'm rather ignorant of the world wide web beyond Google and I'm hoping to broaded my understanding of the innovations that are out there.
I have recently been accepted to study BA Applied Science (Library and Information Management) through CSU. As part of my course I'm required to meet a certain number of hours of additional training and the NSL Web 2.0 Web Training course will contribute towards this. Also, I'm a little bit nervous about beginning tertiary study so hopefully this short course will give me a little taste of what to expect from independent learning and the confidence to move forward.
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