Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Podcasting

I listened to podcasts of the Cheshire Public Library and the Muskingum College Library. These were fun and informative. I also subscribed to a Start Cooking Video Podcast. I think that podcasting would be a very useful tool for the Skokie Public Library. Other libraries seem to be using them successfully and I think that we could as well. Teens might enjoy producing podcasts for their portion of the website. Podcasts of author visits, programs about technology and even tours of the library would also be interesting.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Social Bookmarking

I can see how social bookmarking on del.icio.us can be very useful for organizing websites. After posting my favorite wesite about barn dancing in Chicago I found that it had already been tagged by six other people! I visited their networks and found other interesting sites. I am not sure how this could be used by libraries but it will certainly be helpful to me.

Monday, October 22, 2007

Flickr


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I like finding photos on flickr and I can see how the library's photos could enhance it's Internet prescence. Tags such as computer classes, book discussions and programs would be useful.

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Social Networking

Signing up for Facebook was easy and I find the site interesting and straightforward. I have added a co-worker as a friend and have found a former classmate that I will keep in touch with as well. With more experimentation I think that this will be a good way for me to keep in contact with people. It will certainly make me appreciate the ways that patrons, especially our younger patrons, connect while using the Internet.

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Instant Messaging

I enjoyed using instant messaging with a co-worker and then with a member of the skokieten team. Reading messages with acronyms just added to the fun. I can see how IM could enhance reference services by providing an informal yet informative discussion between staff and patrons. I have also used meebo to instant message my brother who has a different email service than mine.

Monday, October 8, 2007

RSS Feeds

I have set up my RSS feeds and I like being able to view all the new content in one place. I will enjoy reading news headlines and information about a hobby as well as a 10 Things blog. The rest of my subscriptions will help me in my work.

Thursday, October 4, 2007

My First Blog!

Creating a blog wasn't so hard and I look forward to learning more of the ten things!