Web 2.0 Awards

After linking to Web 2.0 Shortlist the video category caught my eye and of course, there was You Tube again. I could easily get addicted to some of the great animation out there.

What a good way of reaching out to students--a library You Tube site. A wonderful way to have fun and learn at the same time.

How does one create a You Tube document?

Google Docs & Spreadsheets:

Using formats accessible to all types of computers is a distinct advantage when using a draft document that needs edited, reviewed or updated. Unlike a PDF file, it possesses the capability to revise the text.

Nice to see it does basic formatting for html also--not sure, at this point, how I am able to take full advantage of this right now.

Very easy to send to your blog however.

PBWikis

For folks trying to follow the directions in the Learning 2.0 website, please note that after completing step 2 (Edit page) it is necessary to click on the Link icon on the toolbar which brings up a second window---then follow the updated steps 4-7. At this point you can then say, “…yup, it’s as easy as that!”

1. Click on Favorite Blogs (Sidebar)
2. Then Edit page
3. In Edit page window: click on Link located on the toolbar
4. Use the drop down arrow and select URL for linking to your blog
5. Enter your blog web address (runs-with-scissors.blogspot.com)
6. Type your blog name (runs with scissors)
7. Click Save

Wikis

Book Lovers Wiki, developed by the Princeton Public Library is a great way for locating leisure reading material. So often, I wander around a library browsing the shelves for new authors to read. It is similar to asking a librarian for best picks; as well as providing me the opportunity of telling others about a great book I just read.

Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki, although a bit visually unappealing, it is a good example of how a member of a Wiki are able to produce very informational data without the worry of finding the appropriate person to place it on the web. Very different from “…a conventional encyclopedia, where editors have to find experts for different subject areas, and nothing gets published without their say-so, anybody can write a wikipedia entry.”

Having an interface which enables staff members access to a wiki account, owned by the entire library, will help increase communication between staff.

Technorati

What a delightful tidbit to share with others located on the favorites page.

Library 2.0 and Web 2.0

As with all new technologies, we always have two ends on the discussion poles, one side takes us into a world most of us have a difficult time conceiving and the opposite side allows little change or acknowledgement of innovative technologies.

I tend to fall into a middle group--collaboration of new ideas with traditional ways to create a third vision. I agree when Dr. Wendy Schultz writes, “…Library 4.0 revives the old image of a country house library and renovates it …” to incorporate “… a retreat from technohustle with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt…”

Yes, libraries will continue to adapt and incorporate technology but it will always keep its core, a refuge from our high paced environment and a retreat into our imaginations created through the simple activity of reading.

Del-icio-us

My thoughts about using this as a reference tool range from “Oh no, not another account” to-- “Hmm, this could be useful”. However at this point, I believe I am experiencing a new burnout phenomenon called, "creating another new account" syndrome.

LibraryThing

Image Generator

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Check out this website:
http://www.aniboom.com/player.aspx?v=12694&e=1&ser=20-0-24

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Morning
Originally uploaded by J.H.C.

Returning to work after a few days off, I was a bit apprehensive about starting late on my “assignment” since last week clearly took some time on my part to accomplish. However, setting up my Bloglines account was fairly easy.

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