The End

The Web 2.0 exercise was a good “forced” introduction to social networking tools. In some cases it was “an explore further.” I appreciate the example of how libraries are using this new technology. I also have an expanded list of library blogs.

I look forward to going back and crafting my delicious account to be a reference and RA in my own work. At the moment I keep a paper list for books read except for picture books which I have in an Excel spreadsheet. Whether or not I change to other methods I don’t know. I will have to consider purpose, preference and ease of use. However, now I know of other sites besides LibraryThing that I can chose from.

del.icio.us

I have used this feature. It is easy and fun. Anytime I was in a website of interest I could just click and it was pretty much added to my list. I had just started organizing my account when I lost my password. When I am ready I will begin using again.

Largo Public Library (FL) uses Del.icio.us to organize their recommended sites.

Wikis

We used wikis in grad school:
* Finals - each person in our study group summarized a section and posted it to a wiki
* Project - website for an environment resource center.

I will be looking out for a wiki for ALA June 2010. It looked useful especially to the uninitiated.

Zoho

There was some confusion with Zoho as it already listed my email address. I had no recollection that I had been there before, but I was there and already had a document started...something about Ella finding golden orbs. Zoho was easy to use although I had a little difficulty changing fonts and finding the word count box. I tried publishing a document into my blog and it was easy to do.

It would be useful if co-workers were working on a plan or document together.

RSS Feeds & Google Reader

I signed up for google reader. I put in feeds to professional library blogs, favorite fun stuff, and a co-worker's informative and well-written blog.

Wishes

Wishes and other dream-like things (Zoho document transfer test).

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AutumnMD 003
Originally uploaded by kyriebean

Fall photo for AFV - never sent!

Fickr

I created a Flickr account this morning and took some pictures of leaves to share with a friend. It was easy to set-up. I just have to remember to write down my registration information in my “little pink book.”

It really is a great way to share photos with family and friends who request photos frequently. A former co-worker uses Flickr to advertise her artwork.

I did a search for libraries and Flickr. I enjoyed the photo collections of Hennepin County Library system in Minnesota. They have many collections including those with images of programs, artwork, staff, and library buildings.

Photos

Favorite Blogs

Some favorite blogs...

Orangette - food, elegant, practical and well-written
Librarian - current issues, international book awards, feminism, etc.
The Sartorialist - cool fashion photos