Monday, December 3, 2007
23 Things ** Week 6
Thing 8 Google Documents
What a wonderful tool! I can see lots of applications for this in the Library, as well as personal use.
Rosters, timetables, upcoming events are just some of the applications I can see of use with this type of application. I am sure I will think of more as the day progresses.
After I did Thing 8 at work, I went home and started a spreadsheet for my daughter's wedding invitations. She'd sent me the list of names, and a lot of them needed updated details. I was not looking forward to labouriously emailing back and forwards with details. The Google Docs are so much easier and more practical, as her bridesmaid, herself and myself can now all share the document to make changes and corrections. Wonderful.
(The wedding is early next year, she is getting married here, but currently is living in Narrogin - which makes it difficult!)
Thing 9 Wiki
Okay, there were some problems with doing this! I inserted an image to my front page and lost all the info I had typed there. Not happy Jan! Oh well, a rookie mistake.
I could do more, but time constraints don't permit much except for down and dirty.
We already use a wiki at our library and find that it is a wonderful tool for keeping every one up to date with any changes to procedures, problems etc. It has become part of our day to check the wiki each morning.
So much easier than trying to let everyone know individually, especially as a lot of us are part-time.
I am not sure if I would use a wiki for personal use, but it is a marvellous tool in the workplace.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
23 Things Week 5 Web 2.0
Web 2.0 could be an amazing tool for Libraries. I was very interested in the concept of delivering outside the physical building.
These days a lot of the users are adept at using the technologies available, and libraries need to be able to deliver apropriate services to these users as well as the more traditional services.
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Nov 26, 2007 10:49 AM
Self-paced learning for library workers
from librariesinteract.info by Peta Hopkins
There are now a number of sites which have developed their own ‘23 things’ type staff development activities. In many cases these programs are openly accessible and encourage anyone to join in.
23 things
This one really got the ball rolling, with a 9-week program for staff at PLCMC. It listed 23 Things (or small exercises) that you can do on the web to explore and expand your knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0.
There is a long list of sites that are doing similar programs and many of these will be helpful for the motivated self-learner or for those tailoring a similar program for their library. On the list are a heap of Australian sites, including those participating in the state-wide program in Victoria.
This is a sample of sites from different sectors that have modified the 23 things program (not all Australian)..
St. Michaels Primary School (School)
Murdoch University Library (Academic)
Mornington Peninsular Library (Public) - this one is part of a Victoria-wide program.
Sutherland Shire (Public)
Library of the Marine Corps (Special)
It is always interesting reading about something you are currently involved in!
This seems to be a subject that is gaining quite a bit of interest in the Library community - and probably others as well. Technology is changing and advancing at an incredible rate, and it is quite a task learning what is out there and better still, how to best utilise it.
Just learning the software applications like Access and Excel - a program I use a lot, but only a very limited use. I would like to learn a lot more about those applications, not to mention trying to keep up with all this new technology.
So far I have found Skype and Facebook have been wonderful with my daughter overseas in Canada for a year.
Again a lot of my learning has been impelled by my children, trying to keep in touch with them, or in touch with their interests.
Libraries need to keep in touch with these users as well as the traditional users, to have the ability to engage the new generation of computer literate users.
To boldly go.....
These days a lot of the users are adept at using the technologies available, and libraries need to be able to deliver apropriate services to these users as well as the more traditional services.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
BLOG POST: Write about a post you've read via RSS in google reader.
Nov 26, 2007 10:49 AM
Self-paced learning for library workers
from librariesinteract.info by Peta Hopkins
There are now a number of sites which have developed their own ‘23 things’ type staff development activities. In many cases these programs are openly accessible and encourage anyone to join in.
23 things
This one really got the ball rolling, with a 9-week program for staff at PLCMC. It listed 23 Things (or small exercises) that you can do on the web to explore and expand your knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0.
There is a long list of sites that are doing similar programs and many of these will be helpful for the motivated self-learner or for those tailoring a similar program for their library. On the list are a heap of Australian sites, including those participating in the state-wide program in Victoria.
This is a sample of sites from different sectors that have modified the 23 things program (not all Australian)..
St. Michaels Primary School (School)
Murdoch University Library (Academic)
Mornington Peninsular Library (Public) - this one is part of a Victoria-wide program.
Sutherland Shire (Public)
Library of the Marine Corps (Special)
It is always interesting reading about something you are currently involved in!
This seems to be a subject that is gaining quite a bit of interest in the Library community - and probably others as well. Technology is changing and advancing at an incredible rate, and it is quite a task learning what is out there and better still, how to best utilise it.
Just learning the software applications like Access and Excel - a program I use a lot, but only a very limited use. I would like to learn a lot more about those applications, not to mention trying to keep up with all this new technology.
So far I have found Skype and Facebook have been wonderful with my daughter overseas in Canada for a year.
Again a lot of my learning has been impelled by my children, trying to keep in touch with them, or in touch with their interests.
Libraries need to keep in touch with these users as well as the traditional users, to have the ability to engage the new generation of computer literate users.
To boldly go.....
Week 4 Play Week
I really enjoyed Star Trek meets Monty Python, it encompasses two of my favourite forms of entertainment!
I am always amazed at the time, patience and know-how of the people who do these wonderful music videos on the internet.
One of the greatest things about the internet is the ability to allow people to express their creativity, with the benefit of showing it to an often very large audience.
What did we do before the internet?
I really enjoyed Star Trek meets Monty Python, it encompasses two of my favourite forms of entertainment!
I am always amazed at the time, patience and know-how of the people who do these wonderful music videos on the internet.
One of the greatest things about the internet is the ability to allow people to express their creativity, with the benefit of showing it to an often very large audience.
What did we do before the internet?
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