Week 10 Mashups

What a sense of achievement. I feel I am really getting the hang of this now. Just have to master remembering the user names and passwords.

Not sure how a mashup would work in our library because the majority of our patrons are elderly and dont use computers. I can see definate uses in lots of other industries and I am sure we will see a lot more of mashups.

Week 9 Podcasts and audio

I can see real potential for Podcasts within the library system, especially for those in country areas with limited access to their local library. Also for library staff in country areas who miss out on all the training sessons that city librarians are able to attend. Wouldn't it be great if they were all podcast so we could also have the opportunity to keep up to date.

For the sight impaired how wonderful to be able to listen to a book review or an interview with the author.

The only problem that I can forsee is the IT issues that would restrict our patrons in accessing the podcasts because we dont have broadband at our library. This means that I cannot even do this training at our library and have to do it all at home.

It was another learning curve in havng to download a program to be able to veiw the podcast on my computer.

Week 8 Answer Boards and Social Searching

I managed to log on to Yahoo but had to resign because I couldn't remember what I had used for my Flicker Log in.

I posted a question and am now waiting anxiously for my reply/ies.

I found this an easy task, but maybe thats because I am feeling much more confident with all that I have learnt from this Training.

Looking forward to Week 9

Week 7 Del.icio.us

At last things are getting easier and I had fun with this. I managed to register, and add a couple of bookmarks on my first attempt.

The assesability of this from any computer is a real plus.

I found the Sutherland site really great but wonder how much time actually goes into setting this site up and maintaining it.

Week 6 Video Online Attemp #2

Week 6 Video Online

Well just tried to embed a video into my blog but only managed to creat a link to the video. Looks like its back to the drawing board and I will have to try again.

YouTube - Happiness

YouTube - Happiness

Wikis Week 5

Tonight I managed to Edit the NSW Learning 2.0 Wiki and found it easier that I thought if would be. I had a look at the following Wikis:

The Book lovers Wiki - I found this really good and easy to naviagate. The reviews being in genre makes it a lot easier to find what you are looking for.

Mint Museums, North Carolina - A great wiki with so much information.

Montana History Wiki - I only wish I had more time to explore the wonderful history of Motanna. I look forward to exploring it more when I have time.

I can definately see a place for Wikis in any library.