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Monday, January 21, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Photo Spread
Here is a photo that I used in the Photo Spread Effect generator....kinda neat!
Here's the site:
http://www79.lunapic.com/editor/?action=photo-spread
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Meebo Widget
Well, here it is my very own little Meebo Widget (to the left, at top).Interesting -- So you could use this to view U-Tube videos, get instant reference question answers, just all kinds of stuff. I even had a patron inform me that they used IM to send an instant video of their kids playing in the snow to the grandparents in New Mexico.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Social Networking
Some thoughts on social networking -- mainly MySpace and Facebook.
I think the general idea behind social networking is fundamental I mean we are social creatures right? Why shouldn't libraries try to carve out a place in this part of the techie world. It sounds like we will really be missing the boat if we don't make some effort to reach the younger generation that is so computer savvy. I see teens in everyday at the library logged on to their MySpace pages getting their daily fix.
I like the idea of having a catalog search interface embedded right in the MySpace page or using our annual "Battle of the Bands" contest to put up some of the band's music or videos. This could be kinda fun.
I think the general idea behind social networking is fundamental I mean we are social creatures right? Why shouldn't libraries try to carve out a place in this part of the techie world. It sounds like we will really be missing the boat if we don't make some effort to reach the younger generation that is so computer savvy. I see teens in everyday at the library logged on to their MySpace pages getting their daily fix.
I like the idea of having a catalog search interface embedded right in the MySpace page or using our annual "Battle of the Bands" contest to put up some of the band's music or videos. This could be kinda fun.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
RSS & Newsreaders
Well, I added some new feeds to my bloglines account and did some searching for new rss sites. I liked the Topix.net search tool the best -- it seemed to locate more sites than the others. I can see where rss feeds will come in really handy with distance learning programs and keeping track of site updates and chat. This could also be useful in notifing patrons of upcoming events, or teen blog updates.
Monday, January 7, 2008
RSS & Bloglines
The whole Bloglines and RSS are a nice way to manage all the information out there on websites. It was interesting to learn that RSS is even being used in businesses as a way of managing accounts and paying bills.
I've been subscribing to a couple of news websites on my Bloglines and it's great to just be able to pop over and check out the latest headlines.
I've been subscribing to a couple of news websites on my Bloglines and it's great to just be able to pop over and check out the latest headlines.
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