Here is Yahoo's podcast link that I found interesting.
http://podcasts.yahoo.com/search?t=1&p=politics
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Week 6 Library 2.0
The idea, as I understand it, is helping and planning. We plan for users (our important comodity) and the library needs to be open (transparent was used) by using instant messaging and my space that we use to collaborate with patrons. Technology keeps advancing but we only need what will be useful to patrons. Our future lies in the way users relate to us. Librarians and users learn from each other.
week 9 You Tube
I think they asked first which video I liked------neither. Then I went to 1970s toy commercials. The library dominoes was a cute segment, however useless. The Project Gutenberg was interesting in that it gave the on-line book catalog-overview with a note that it can be downloaded and used at home. I suppose that could be useful to our patrons for audiobooks.
My overall view of the 23 things project is that I have been confused most of the time and I just hope my answers make sense, but I do feel that I have become acquainted with the computer on a higher level. Now I feel like I won't feel quite so helpless when a patron has a question and will, at least, be knowledgeable enough to help.
My overall view of the 23 things project is that I have been confused most of the time and I just hope my answers make sense, but I do feel that I have become acquainted with the computer on a higher level. Now I feel like I won't feel quite so helpless when a patron has a question and will, at least, be knowledgeable enough to help.
week 8 web awards
I chose 2 or 3 that ended up not interesting at all to me. Then I decided to try real estate because I am at a spot in my life where I am thinking of down-sizing and getting rid of my really large house. I will need all the help I can get. However, I'm not real sure I can trust options coming from all over. I honestly feel I'll just go to trusted individuals that I know.
week 8 google docs
I usually keep a calendar on my dryer where I jot down my appointments for the month as well as those of a friend , along with birthdays for the month and such. Having a spread sheet like this that I can add to as needed would probably be a more organized way to do it. It would probably mean I'd really get those birthday cards out on time. It could also be used to keep information I'd like to save about my Sunday School lessons each week. But, as a not-so-modern person with technology, I most likely will stick to my calendar.
week 7 wikis
I had never heard of a wiki before, but I can see that it can be a valuable tool for such things as selling our library. I have been reading Beverly Lewis books and learning quite a bit about Amish life. I'm sure there are other authors who write on the subject . Plus I could use the Wiki to find other outlets of information about the Amish in non-fiction ---then share my feelings with others.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Week 6
There were 3 things to look at and we were to make a choice of a topics. I honestly wasn't drawn to either of them.
delicious:
technorati tour. I have heard quite enough about Paris Hilton and I only hope she has really changed her outlook on life. She was actually the only one that I did find at all interesting, and it seemed strange to me that some were on the top 5.
delicious:
technorati tour. I have heard quite enough about Paris Hilton and I only hope she has really changed her outlook on life. She was actually the only one that I did find at all interesting, and it seemed strange to me that some were on the top 5.
Week 5 Library Thing
Karen Kingsbury is one of my favorite authors because she writes good Christian books, and they are very inspiring to my life.
Here is the link to my book catalog: with it I can see the titles and covers to help me make a choice of something new to look for in the library. Am waiting patiently for the books in the Sunrise Series.
www.librarything.com/catalog/catherinedoyle
Here is the link to my book catalog: with it I can see the titles and covers to help me make a choice of something new to look for in the library. Am waiting patiently for the books in the Sunrise Series.
www.librarything.com/catalog/catherinedoyle
Week 4 RSS Part 2
Doing this makes it easier to go on and find about the weather or whatever topic you need quickly. However, it was not easy for me.
I've been thinking long & hard about these Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners. I have always accepted responsibility for learning what is necessary for me to do the job I have before me. Problems are challenges and I do like to know where I'm headed and be able to prepare myself to reach goals and along the way help someone else. The problem is the era I grew up in doing things without all this technology available. Above all else , I really hate having to ask others for help. The hardest thing for me is going to be #4 , and I can only hope I will become more competent as a result of these 23 Things. Forget the play---who has the time.
I've been thinking long & hard about these Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners. I have always accepted responsibility for learning what is necessary for me to do the job I have before me. Problems are challenges and I do like to know where I'm headed and be able to prepare myself to reach goals and along the way help someone else. The problem is the era I grew up in doing things without all this technology available. Above all else , I really hate having to ask others for help. The hardest thing for me is going to be #4 , and I can only hope I will become more competent as a result of these 23 Things. Forget the play---who has the time.
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