I can see that this is a useful bookmarking tool because by using it i only
need to create one set of bookmarks. The bookmarks follow me wherever i go
as long as i log onto delicious. No more changing desks or computers to find totally different
bookmarks on each computer. I started my own delicious acct w/the help of Matthew in October.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Thing 16: MySpace tour etc.
MySpace is well presented on the tour in terms of reasons to join it however when it
came to logistics of how to do it and tips from the help screen I was lost. I found it confusing
and overly busy and distracting w/ pop-ups. Even if i had wanted to make a myspace page i was not up to untangling the rubics cube to do it. Perhaps if i were an isolated teen in the boondocks looking to connect w/someone i would be more persistent. Essentially my opinion has not changed regarding MySpace. It's nice that it exists; I can see that the novelty of meeting people online from all over the world would be intriguing BUT after all the media attention and negative feedback i've heard i would still not want my child to publish a page.
Of course they probably would regardless of how i felt about it but I would certainly educate them re the dangers and discourage it. There is just too many unknowns and weirdo's out there and children are just too trusting for me to feel comfortable regarding MySpace.
came to logistics of how to do it and tips from the help screen I was lost. I found it confusing
and overly busy and distracting w/ pop-ups. Even if i had wanted to make a myspace page i was not up to untangling the rubics cube to do it. Perhaps if i were an isolated teen in the boondocks looking to connect w/someone i would be more persistent. Essentially my opinion has not changed regarding MySpace. It's nice that it exists; I can see that the novelty of meeting people online from all over the world would be intriguing BUT after all the media attention and negative feedback i've heard i would still not want my child to publish a page.
Of course they probably would regardless of how i felt about it but I would certainly educate them re the dangers and discourage it. There is just too many unknowns and weirdo's out there and children are just too trusting for me to feel comfortable regarding MySpace.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Thing 15: social networking for libraries?
Since technology is moving so fast in the development of modes to communicate
then why not keep the library out of the fray of controversy? When in doubt about the value
and possible negative repercussions of posting on Myspace or Facebook etc., why not stay out?
A library could create a wiki or a blog on something else where we may have more control and monitor or edit.
then why not keep the library out of the fray of controversy? When in doubt about the value
and possible negative repercussions of posting on Myspace or Facebook etc., why not stay out?
A library could create a wiki or a blog on something else where we may have more control and monitor or edit.
Thing 14: Wiki's for libraries
Yes it was pretty easy to post in the library wiki.
This seems like useful tool for library teams.
Bringing diverse ideas together in one space.
This seems like useful tool for library teams.
Bringing diverse ideas together in one space.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Thing 13: Library Wikis
Libraries could use a wiki for promoting book clubs, story times, virtually any event or
activity happening at the library. We could also use it for ongoing recommendations for books,
dvd's etc. For reference or research we could create a FAQ wiki or subject area wiki.
Also members of library teams could put together various pieces of a document and then post
it as a whole wiki and then update/revise too.
activity happening at the library. We could also use it for ongoing recommendations for books,
dvd's etc. For reference or research we could create a FAQ wiki or subject area wiki.
Also members of library teams could put together various pieces of a document and then post
it as a whole wiki and then update/revise too.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thing 12: VBPL and IM
I can see that IM is a convenient way for youth to ask questions of the library.
Most of the questions have been very simple and related to: hours, computer lab services,
placing holds, notary hours, etc. There have been some prank comments made such as i saw
Dorothy get today. Her IM wrote in "I have to pee". Dorothy simply did not respond so as not
to facilitate more foolishness. Fortunately, most questions are of the type that are usually answered quickly by phone. IM'ing is another mode to answer simple distinct answer questions.
I think it has limited use currently but since it may draw in non-traditional library users i guess it could be helpful for outreach w/youth.
Most of the questions have been very simple and related to: hours, computer lab services,
placing holds, notary hours, etc. There have been some prank comments made such as i saw
Dorothy get today. Her IM wrote in "I have to pee". Dorothy simply did not respond so as not
to facilitate more foolishness. Fortunately, most questions are of the type that are usually answered quickly by phone. IM'ing is another mode to answer simple distinct answer questions.
I think it has limited use currently but since it may draw in non-traditional library users i guess it could be helpful for outreach w/youth.
Thing 11: IM in Libraries
IM differs from other forms of communication in that it offers immediacy of communication among several people in different geographic locations. IM may draw a disproportionate number of younger customers just due to the fact that they "grew up
w/computers" and multi-tasking and are therefore more likely to use IM than personal visits,
telephone calls, or email to a library. Students who can't drive or have no transportation now
have a way to ask questions and receive guidance from library personnel w/o leaving their homes. This may help w/their homework and research pursuits or even save them from getting fines on overdue items.
There is a time and place for IM w/in libraries as long as there are clearly defined hours and limits as to what we can and cannot answer instantaneously.
w/computers" and multi-tasking and are therefore more likely to use IM than personal visits,
telephone calls, or email to a library. Students who can't drive or have no transportation now
have a way to ask questions and receive guidance from library personnel w/o leaving their homes. This may help w/their homework and research pursuits or even save them from getting fines on overdue items.
There is a time and place for IM w/in libraries as long as there are clearly defined hours and limits as to what we can and cannot answer instantaneously.
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