Mashups

I am so pleased that I was able to do the "Mashup" with very little difficulty.

I suppose it could be used effectively, especially to promote our libraries and what we offer. The use of picture are an advantage as most people are visual.

I have enjoyed this bit more than most other weeks.

Podcasting

The advantage of podcast is that it comes in different sizes and shapes therefore could be used in various settings. It could be used by individuals as well as by groups at different times. The fact that the programmes could be downloaded to any equipment such as MP3 player, ipod or to a computer makes it convenient and also it becomes portable.

The flexibility of the podcast is an asset and could be used in the public library setting with various programmes. These could be downloaded and listened or watched by our customers and shared among other libraries as well. I think it could be most useful in recording our local history, the past to be preserved for our future generations to come.

Modern technology has increased awareness in many areas, but at the same time I think there is a down side to it as well. Most young people these days lack the social skills required to lead a happy life . They are not able to interact with others as they spend too much time in front of a computer or listening to MP3 players.

Wk 8: Slamming the boards

Slamming the boards seems very intersting and I think it is a nice way of advertising your library service. I found that some of the questions asked did not have any depth in them and it is not worth trying to answer these questions. Answering the down to earth questions is worth while.

Answer board will work well with the younger generations; the gens X.Y.Z will enjoy exploring these facilities. They are not afraid of technology and are able to cope well with the constant changes. My observation of signatures and tag lines by the librarians was that they were promoting the local library and libraries in general.

Well, it has been quite educational and hopefully I will be able to use them sometime.

Tagging

I found this tool to be very interesting. What a fantastic way to keep abreast of what is happening around you!

They make it sound very easy. I have not opened an account with any of them yet, which I am hoping to do soon. I found Del.icio.us and Library Thing easy to understand. I did not find Technorati very user friendly.

It seems very interesting as one can create a shared bookmark site for a small group. I suppose this tool could be very useful in a teaching environment, when you are doing a project with a small group. This allowas you to share your ideas and receive ideas from others. Same could be true in the library environment as well.

Libraries 2010

Hope it works this time.

If you wish to view my video please click on the play icon.

Videos Online

I did explore both and found them very interesting. The ones on the You Tube was better quality than the ones on Google Video. I searched only under libraries and found a good number of them. Mosmen library was good, but most them were very long which did not appeal to me.

I am hoping I will be successful in embedding a video with my blog. I first wanted to include my own video but that didn't work. I think I will be quite satisfied if I can embed a video from You Tube this time.

Yes this is a wonderful tool to use for library orientation, exibitions and other activities. This modern technology will appeal to our young people and we could get them involved. I would like to try it some time.

Well, my embedding of the video is not working. I shall try again tomorrow.

WIKI

Well, what can I say. Wiki did try me heaps. It took me a few weeks to get to this and I feel very upset with myself.

It has been very confusing to me. My fault, I should have asked for help much earlier and that would have spared me of my frustration . I think I have learnt my lesson and will ask for help much sooner than I have done so far.

I think WIKI could be useful with small groups where things could be monitored. I am hoping to start one with my book club members where they can post their comments and share information with each other and have fun doing so.