The articles below I chose for basic knowledge and familiarity with Web 2.0 and Library 2.0., issues with records and information management, Web 2.0 with teens, issues with folksonomies and planning implementation of technology. These are all interests of mine.
Bolan, K., Canada, M., and Cullin, R. (2007). Web, library and teen services 2.0. Young Adult Library Services, 5(2), 40-43.
An explanation of Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the logical progression to Teen Services 2.0. Teen Services 2.0 is based on listening to teens ideas, wants and needs when designing programming. Additional resources are provided
Curran, K., Murray, M., Norrby, D.S. and Christian, M. (2006). Involving the user through library 2.0. New Review of Information Networking, 12(1/2), 47-59.
An overview of Library 2.0 and Web 2.0 concepts. Defining what makes a website Web 2.0 and how utilizing these concepts will better serve our users.
Dearstyne, B.W. (2007). Blogs, mashups & wikis oh my!. Information Management Journal, 41(4), 24-33.
The article describes Web 2.0 and the challenges it presents for records and information management professionals. Blogs, mashups and wikis are important in allowing for collaboration and pooling of information between people. However, this requires management issues such as who is the custodian of information, how to manage the volume of information, how much to make public and security issues.
Funk, M.E. (2009). Testing the web 2.0 waters. American Libraries, 40(1/2), 48-51.
Recent article guiding librarians unfamiliar with Web 2.0 features to basic useful ones and providing definitions of these features. LinkedIn for networking, social bookmarking, RSS feeds and Flickr are suggested.
Kern, K. and Stephens, M. (2008).Taming technolust: Ten steps for planning in a 2.0 World. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 47(4), 314-317.
Incorporation of technology within the library requires planning, evaluation, experimentation and not overthinking. The authors present ten suggestions on how to implement new technology.
Loertscher, D. (2008). What works with the google generation. Teacher Librarian, 35(4), 42-42.
Information behavior of the Google Generation was studied to find what works to aid teachers and librarians. Recommendations are listed in bullet format.
Secker, J. and Price, G. (2007). Libraries, social software and distance learners: Blog it, tag it, share it!. New Review of Information Networking, 13(1), 39-52.
A paper describing a project to determine how Web 2.0 technology can help distance learners use the library. Literature reviews examining social software and library usage, supporting distance learners and libraries as social spaces were completed. Case studies have begun to study the use of social bookmarking for sharing, social software and online reading lists, blogging in the library community, use of social networking sites and podcasting for information literacy support.
Stephens, M. (2006). Exploring web 2.0 and libraries. Library Technology Reports, 42(4), 8-14.
Early article defining Web 2.0, contrasted with Web 1.0 and explains what that means for the user. The author discusses how libraries can harness the 2.0 technology for their users and the role of the next generation librarian - librarian 2.0. A glossary of selected terms and resources are provided.
Stephens, M. (2007). Technology trends for a 2.0 world. Library Technology Reports, 43(5), 32-44.
Technology trends based on the author’s blog post “Ten Techie Things for Librarians” are explained within the realm of libraries. Suggested applications of these trends within libraries are given for each ten things. An additional resource list is provided.
Stock, W.G. (2007). Folksonomies and science communication: A mash-up of professional science databases and web 2.0 services. Information Services & Use, 27(3), 97-103.
Adoption of folksonomies can complete scientific indexing by allowing scientists to tag documents based on common terms specific to each specialty and/or geography. The author discusses the pros and cons to using folksonomies and still encourages their use coupled with ‘old’ science databases.
Wednesday
Thing 21: Other Social Networks
I was trying to find out any news on the accreditation at St Kate's and somehow landed on a blog which referenced 101 in 1001. I couldn't resist following that link. It took me to Day Zero. A site to set specific not vague goals to complete in 1001 days. I am very excited about this and can hardly wait to start my own list.
From that site, I went to zenhabits for this post on 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life. Great questions!
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
4. What am I doing to help others?
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
Back to St Kate's, still no news. They are meeting with the accreditation board in April. I may begin looking at online programs since I won't be moving for school. I have heard Drexel and U of Washington have great programs.
From that site, I went to zenhabits for this post on 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life. Great questions!
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
4. What am I doing to help others?
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
Back to St Kate's, still no news. They are meeting with the accreditation board in April. I may begin looking at online programs since I won't be moving for school. I have heard Drexel and U of Washington have great programs.
Thing 23: Final Thoughts
I enjoyed this process of learning about Web 2.0 applications applied to libraries. I appreciated that someone else did the research on each Thing so I didn't have to try and find it on my own. I imagined that was really helpful for those librarians that are not techies. I don't see any changes need to be made to the first 23 Things. I see that another round of 23 More Things that I look forward to exploring. I do love continuing education!
One word to describe my experience: exploration.
I haven't resolved my concern that we may be playing catch up to a group that has already moved on to something else. I do think offering it as an online experience will catch librarians up faster to that elusive young adult group faster than a college course devoted to it!
I found this article in Newsweek that articulates what I am thinking so much better than I could say about social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace.
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One word to describe my experience: exploration.
I haven't resolved my concern that we may be playing catch up to a group that has already moved on to something else. I do think offering it as an online experience will catch librarians up faster to that elusive young adult group faster than a college course devoted to it!
I found this article in Newsweek that articulates what I am thinking so much better than I could say about social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace.
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Thing 22: What Did I Learn Today?
I plan to maintain my blog and continue to use the tools I've discovered as well as learning about new tools and developments. I see potential uses in my current job for Web 2.0 features.
I have edited my bloglines account, adding a few of the blogs and sites suggested in this thing and removing some blogs that seem less interesting to me now. I now have 40 feeds - seems too many! Choosing RSS feeds is similar to what librarians do everyday - select materials based on their audience and collection development policy and the choose what the librarian believes to be the best and representative of diverse viewpoints.
Other tools I will use are Del.icio.us for keeping track of websites and materials, tagging, podcasts, wikis, Flickr. I will enjoy playing with the image generators.
I also plan on keeping my blog I Just Finished Reading active so that I can track what I read.
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I have edited my bloglines account, adding a few of the blogs and sites suggested in this thing and removing some blogs that seem less interesting to me now. I now have 40 feeds - seems too many! Choosing RSS feeds is similar to what librarians do everyday - select materials based on their audience and collection development policy and the choose what the librarian believes to be the best and representative of diverse viewpoints.
Other tools I will use are Del.icio.us for keeping track of websites and materials, tagging, podcasts, wikis, Flickr. I will enjoy playing with the image generators.
I also plan on keeping my blog I Just Finished Reading active so that I can track what I read.
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Thing 21: Beyond MySpace Other Social Networks
So many social networking places and so little time to check them all out!Gather: I think this would be useful for specific interests. I found a group interested in Macro Nature Photos, which sounded intriguing.
Ning: I looked at the 23 Things Ning and explored some other pages, like James Patterson's. All I can say is Wow it takes time to manage! I may play with this more later.
WebJunction: This seems the most useful place for a librarian. There are some valuable classes and tools there.
Yelp: I liked this! Minneapolis is it's own section and I found reviews, event, etc.
Group Recipes: I have bookmarked this for later. This is useful to me because I like to find new recipes and would be willing to post some of my own.
Goodreads: I recently joined this but haven't done anything for my own space. I have explored it and believe it will be useful when I am done with this contract and have free time again.
43 Things: I joined this about 1 year ago and haven't been back much since. This is representative of my experience with Web 2.0. I think everything is a great idea but then I am working 50 hour weeks and I can't stand the idea of sitting on a computer when I get home! However, I am going to try and keep 43 Things closer to the front of my mind and maybe use it for shorter goals.
I do think libraries need to be aware of all these options so that they have a presence. It is always useful to spend time learning what other people/generations/countries are doing because that may spark an idea for your purposes.
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Thing 20: Libraries and Social Networks
Well, I did it signed on to Facebook. I kept my account for 3 months to give myself time to explore the whole social networking phenomenon. Some people found me and to be honest I would have gotten by not ever reconnecting with them. I joined a few social groups just to test things out. I feel comfortable in my original position that I have no interest in going further. I would much rather be talking in person to someone or being outside or reading a book.
I thought I read recently that "old" people are taking over Facebook so that it is now uncool to be on Facebook?
Only one other person from my high school had signed up on Facebook. However, there were a number of people from two classes behind. I wonder if that is a generational thing?
I chose Facebook because I find MySpace to be geared towards young adults. It is full of ads and widgets and loads slowly. How long before Facebook is littered with ads? I liked the library sites we were directed to view, especially where authors could leave comments.
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I thought I read recently that "old" people are taking over Facebook so that it is now uncool to be on Facebook?
Only one other person from my high school had signed up on Facebook. However, there were a number of people from two classes behind. I wonder if that is a generational thing?
I chose Facebook because I find MySpace to be geared towards young adults. It is full of ads and widgets and loads slowly. How long before Facebook is littered with ads? I liked the library sites we were directed to view, especially where authors could leave comments.
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Thing 19: Podcasts
I like the idea of podcasts because it is good to offer information in alternative formats. We tend to offer information in print/written forms. This has the potential to marginalize people who learn better from hearing content. I would be interested incorporating audio in my current job with Student Services. I am not sure if podcasts is the way to go - maybe video and audio combined.
I viewed the podcasts on iTunes. I subscribed to the NPR Books Podcast, NPR Science Friday Podcast and the MPR: 89.3 The Current Musicheads. Of course, I have run out of time to listen to these broadcasts! Pesky job.
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I viewed the podcasts on iTunes. I subscribed to the NPR Books Podcast, NPR Science Friday Podcast and the MPR: 89.3 The Current Musicheads. Of course, I have run out of time to listen to these broadcasts! Pesky job.
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Thing 18: YouTube and Other Online Videos
YouTube contains an amazing number of videos. I have used YouTube videos in my presentations for school and work. I also like the crazy cat videos - playing pianos, attacking inanimate objects, etc. I didn't know I liked watching dominos fall until I landed on the YouTube!
I have not explored GoogleVideo but recently heard I could find complete movies on there for free. I like the word free so I spent some time checking it out. I found the home page generic and the search feature requires you to have an idea of what you are looking to find. Browsing is not easy.
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I have not explored GoogleVideo but recently heard I could find complete movies on there for free. I like the word free so I spent some time checking it out. I found the home page generic and the search feature requires you to have an idea of what you are looking to find. Browsing is not easy.
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Tuesday
Thing 17: ELM Productivity Tools
Sunday
Thing 16: Student 2.0 Tools
The University of Minnesota Assignment Calculator and Research Project Calculator (RPC) are wonderful tools for students. I don't work with students academically. However, this could be adapted for students in our accelerated college program. Anyway that we can encourage students to plan ahead is useful! The support material for the RPC are worth checking out. I found myself thinking how I can use this when writing my final paper. Great use of 2.0!
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Thing 15: Online Games and Libraries
Hmmm...I explored Second Life. I might be out of touch as to how this can be useful for libraries. Other than being where are users are, what is the purpose? This is my first thought and I sound so judgmental!
I like the look of Second Life. It is visually entertaining. Would I be influenced by what I saw there? Meaning would I look into a library or university in the real world just because it was in Second Life? Probably not but others might so I can justify a presence there, if someone had the time and inclination.
My other concern is that it takes up a lot of time sitting in front of a computer and not being out among people or nature. This concern is valid but it was said when the personal computer came out, the internet started, IM began, MySpace started and the world didn't end. My bachelor's degree is in Biology and have always spent time in and observing nature. If we spend this much time on a computer, will people be able to appreciate viewing a mountain or a prairie when in Second Life it can be created and typically looks more vibrant? Will there be support from this population to save those spaces? We shall see.
I didn't look at the gaming sites but I do know that libraries offer software for gaming and set up gaming nights to reach that audience. Great idea to bring kids in!
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I like the look of Second Life. It is visually entertaining. Would I be influenced by what I saw there? Meaning would I look into a library or university in the real world just because it was in Second Life? Probably not but others might so I can justify a presence there, if someone had the time and inclination.
My other concern is that it takes up a lot of time sitting in front of a computer and not being out among people or nature. This concern is valid but it was said when the personal computer came out, the internet started, IM began, MySpace started and the world didn't end. My bachelor's degree is in Biology and have always spent time in and observing nature. If we spend this much time on a computer, will people be able to appreciate viewing a mountain or a prairie when in Second Life it can be created and typically looks more vibrant? Will there be support from this population to save those spaces? We shall see.
I didn't look at the gaming sites but I do know that libraries offer software for gaming and set up gaming nights to reach that audience. Great idea to bring kids in!
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Thing 14: LibraryThing
I heard about LibraryThing about 2 years ago. I just loved the idea of cataloging my own books. I didn't even consider the social networking side of it. I think it took me about one weekend to set it up and I did it during a cold, snowy weekend. I still love it! I have only one complaint. For me, books and music are my two passions. I would like to be able to catalog my music on this site. I have heard that other sites have begun where that can be done. However, I am set here and am just hoping one day the owners of LibraryThing will add this feature. I added LibraryThing widget to my blog.
I have not explored the groups until getting to this "thing". I lurked in What are You Reading Now?,Librarians who LibraryThing and 50 Book Challenge. All of which made me start noting many books I would like to read. I will be happy when I am done with school and can read as my interests are perked not as needed to complete my degree.
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I have not explored the groups until getting to this "thing". I lurked in What are You Reading Now?,Librarians who LibraryThing and 50 Book Challenge. All of which made me start noting many books I would like to read. I will be happy when I am done with school and can read as my interests are perked not as needed to complete my degree.
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Thing 13: Online Productivity Tools
iGoogle: I am routine based and brand loyal in my computer use - not necessarily a good thing! I use my Mac and Apple based apps pretty exclusively. However, I am forced to use a PC at work so I tried iGoogle as my home page. It was nice to have weather and my to do list right when I turned on my computer at work. Reluctantly, I changed my homepage on my Mac to iGoogle too. I like the continuity between both computers. And, since I work at home at night, the to do list is good. However, my tendency will be to leave the page as is and not explore new things to add mainly due to time. I will leave this until July and see how I feel then.
Calendar: Since I was using iGoogle, it seemed logical to use the Google calendar. (I am now realizing that I am becoming loyal to Google - GoogleDocs, iGoogle, Google calendar.) I am still attached to a paper calendar despite all the productivity tips, readily available applications, etc. I like writing an event down - it takes less than 1 minute, I will remember it if I have written it down and I am not dependent on wireless service to find out what I have planned. With those opinions, no online calendar is going to change my mind. However, I thought Google's calendar was easy to use and functioned well.
I checked out Tada lists and found it just fine. For an online list, I am happy with a todo list on my iGoogle home page. Not too surprising, I like my paper lists written on the back of used envelopes. Backpack didn't look to user friendly so I just stuck with my iGoogle calendar.
I have added LifeHacker to my bloglines and have found it to be an interesting read when I need to take a break at work.
Overall, I will try using these productivity tools until July and see if I am able to make myself more productive - at least productive enough where I don't have to work at home every night!
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Calendar: Since I was using iGoogle, it seemed logical to use the Google calendar. (I am now realizing that I am becoming loyal to Google - GoogleDocs, iGoogle, Google calendar.) I am still attached to a paper calendar despite all the productivity tips, readily available applications, etc. I like writing an event down - it takes less than 1 minute, I will remember it if I have written it down and I am not dependent on wireless service to find out what I have planned. With those opinions, no online calendar is going to change my mind. However, I thought Google's calendar was easy to use and functioned well.
I checked out Tada lists and found it just fine. For an online list, I am happy with a todo list on my iGoogle home page. Not too surprising, I like my paper lists written on the back of used envelopes. Backpack didn't look to user friendly so I just stuck with my iGoogle calendar.
I have added LifeHacker to my bloglines and have found it to be an interesting read when I need to take a break at work.
Overall, I will try using these productivity tools until July and see if I am able to make myself more productive - at least productive enough where I don't have to work at home every night!
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Thing 12: Do You Digg?
I explored all of the social media sites listed and ended up with Digg. It offers customization which seemed an upgrade from the other sites. I selected an article from the New York Times to 'digg'. I understand the point behind these sites but personally I won't use my account again.
I find the sites to be "productivity detractors". I am not sure I want to fill my head with all this news and information. I do have some interests that I like to keep up on and will use bloglines to keep up to date (now that we have learned about it!). For current events, I can check Slate, Salon, New York Times or the Strib.
I have read stories from Newsvine and Digg that have appeared on the home page. I am sometimes left with the thoughts "this is what people thing is important to see/read? and who are these people who rated this story?" I have taken a survey of my friends and coworkers and the only ones who used this was a librarian. Maybe it is a sign of the times - bad news and all who needs to read the real news?
A library could use this to keep up to date on interests of their users. Maybe it will help with collection development or reference questions. It might spark an idea for a class, event or even a display. As a librarian, being up to date and aware is a premium. In my current job, I have to limit what is in my purview to be up to date on.
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I find the sites to be "productivity detractors". I am not sure I want to fill my head with all this news and information. I do have some interests that I like to keep up on and will use bloglines to keep up to date (now that we have learned about it!). For current events, I can check Slate, Salon, New York Times or the Strib.
I have read stories from Newsvine and Digg that have appeared on the home page. I am sometimes left with the thoughts "this is what people thing is important to see/read? and who are these people who rated this story?" I have taken a survey of my friends and coworkers and the only ones who used this was a librarian. Maybe it is a sign of the times - bad news and all who needs to read the real news?
A library could use this to keep up to date on interests of their users. Maybe it will help with collection development or reference questions. It might spark an idea for a class, event or even a display. As a librarian, being up to date and aware is a premium. In my current job, I have to limit what is in my purview to be up to date on.
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Thing 11: Tagging and Delicious
The delicious tutorial was informative and provided a context on using delicious. I recommend it! I set up a delicious account for myself as I have been working on collecting data for work. I tend to work better in the evening so I do a lot of my research at night. In the morning, being able to go to one place to locate links versus emailing myself improved the process. Overall, I will use delicious in this regard.
After watching the tutorial, I am thinking of how I can incorporate this within my work place. I see the biggest challenge to be bringing my coworkers into the 2.0 world. In this regard, my current job and that of a librarian are in sync. These 2.0 tools can improve collaboration, improve communication with those in other locations, save time, save paper, etc. With all those positives, why is it difficult to get other to adopt?
I see two obstacles for myself. One, the different usernames, passwords and allowed emails (yahoo vs google) frustrates me. I am too busy spend a lot of time searching, requesting new passwords, etc. Second, time for me and the life span of a product is tricky. I can set up training people using a software. Then, we are forced to move on to other parts of our job and later no one has gone back to use the software for themselves. I assume this is the same for others.
I will probably post on this later when I am summarizing my experience. But another obstacle I see is that I am learning 2.0 applications that have been around for 2-3 years. Some are outdated, some are no longer "in", newer applications are better, maybe we have moved on to 3.0 at this point. How do we gauge what is useful? What is worth our time? When to act? How can libraries (education) who budget annually plan for technological needs when a great application may not even be on the radar at budget time?
I am familiar with tagging because I have been using LibraryThing for the last 2 years and tagged my books. Tagging in delicious introduced me to other articles/blogs/opinions. Tagging in LibraryThing helps me find other books by viewing all books in the library tagged that way. When I visit a blog, I am able to see the tags and pull up all entries related to a topic which I find useful and a timesaver.
The downside to tagging is that you and I have a different idea of what something should be tagged. I might run into posts/articles that are not what I am looking to find. From a librarian's perspective, this would be a challenge where accuracy and the ability to find and access information is a priority. For me, looking at a blog or other delicious users tags is done as recreation so I am more interested in what others do and why they do it. I like that.
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After watching the tutorial, I am thinking of how I can incorporate this within my work place. I see the biggest challenge to be bringing my coworkers into the 2.0 world. In this regard, my current job and that of a librarian are in sync. These 2.0 tools can improve collaboration, improve communication with those in other locations, save time, save paper, etc. With all those positives, why is it difficult to get other to adopt?
I see two obstacles for myself. One, the different usernames, passwords and allowed emails (yahoo vs google) frustrates me. I am too busy spend a lot of time searching, requesting new passwords, etc. Second, time for me and the life span of a product is tricky. I can set up training people using a software. Then, we are forced to move on to other parts of our job and later no one has gone back to use the software for themselves. I assume this is the same for others.
I will probably post on this later when I am summarizing my experience. But another obstacle I see is that I am learning 2.0 applications that have been around for 2-3 years. Some are outdated, some are no longer "in", newer applications are better, maybe we have moved on to 3.0 at this point. How do we gauge what is useful? What is worth our time? When to act? How can libraries (education) who budget annually plan for technological needs when a great application may not even be on the radar at budget time?
I am familiar with tagging because I have been using LibraryThing for the last 2 years and tagged my books. Tagging in delicious introduced me to other articles/blogs/opinions. Tagging in LibraryThing helps me find other books by viewing all books in the library tagged that way. When I visit a blog, I am able to see the tags and pull up all entries related to a topic which I find useful and a timesaver.
The downside to tagging is that you and I have a different idea of what something should be tagged. I might run into posts/articles that are not what I am looking to find. From a librarian's perspective, this would be a challenge where accuracy and the ability to find and access information is a priority. For me, looking at a blog or other delicious users tags is done as recreation so I am more interested in what others do and why they do it. I like that.
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Saturday
Thing 10: Wikis
The information provided on wikis were wonderful. I have a much better understanding of what a wiki is and why I would want to have/use one. This will be a useful tool for my current position especially creating training documents with people in separate buildings. We have begun working on an intranet that provides space for wikis and I look forward to using it!
Prior to this, my exposure to wikis was Wikipedia. I tend to go there when I want a basic definition or knowledge about a subject. It is NOT what I would use as a reputable source when writing a paper.
I don't think that Wikipedia is going away. Teachers and librarians will have their work cut out for them eliminating students from using it. I would try as a class to show what Wikipedia can do and work with the class to see why it isn't reputable/accurate and lead into a presentation of other good sources.
I looked at PBWiki and saw it was $100 per year for hosting. If I had my own business or worked in a library, a reasonable amount to spend. For now, I will use the software through work. Now, I just have to find the time to do this!
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Prior to this, my exposure to wikis was Wikipedia. I tend to go there when I want a basic definition or knowledge about a subject. It is NOT what I would use as a reputable source when writing a paper.
I don't think that Wikipedia is going away. Teachers and librarians will have their work cut out for them eliminating students from using it. I would try as a class to show what Wikipedia can do and work with the class to see why it isn't reputable/accurate and lead into a presentation of other good sources.
I looked at PBWiki and saw it was $100 per year for hosting. If I had my own business or worked in a library, a reasonable amount to spend. For now, I will use the software through work. Now, I just have to find the time to do this!
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Thing 9: Online Collaboration Tools
I only explored Google Docs. Collaboration is such an important part of both school and work that I can't believe it has taken so long to come up with this idea. Currently, my manager is working on a document that she emails to myself and others to edit. I have to tell her the edits to be made or make them and email the document back to her. This would be a better approach.
I uploaded the complete list of Agatha Christie books as a document in Google Docs. I don't know why but when you used the scroll bar to go down the document it would cause all the titles to be clumped together or disappear entirely. I found that frustrating. I did save it and it comes up fine except when I scroll the same thing happens. I will test it on a PC when I have the time. Also, using the back button on your browser causes you to go back to the whole page so it is important to read the screen and not just assume the back button will work. I am very guilty of just assuming when it comes to technology!
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I uploaded the complete list of Agatha Christie books as a document in Google Docs. I don't know why but when you used the scroll bar to go down the document it would cause all the titles to be clumped together or disappear entirely. I found that frustrating. I did save it and it comes up fine except when I scroll the same thing happens. I will test it on a PC when I have the time. Also, using the back button on your browser causes you to go back to the whole page so it is important to read the screen and not just assume the back button will work. I am very guilty of just assuming when it comes to technology!
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Thing 8: Share Your Creations
Slideshows: I checked out Zoho Shows and Slideshare. I like this 2.0 application! I signed up for Slideshare and will work on a show to upload. I puzzled for about 10 minutes on one to do right away. I found myself hesitant to just put anything out there if the web community is the audience. Maybe something about writing or books using the information I am learning in my other courses.
PictureTrail: My first thought is I need to use different photos. My cats only need so much exposure. There are so many options to choose from on this site. The skins, backgrounds, options in general feel geared towards children/adolescents so I can't imagine I will be using these on my own blog very often. I wonder how many children/adolescents use this? I see they are promoting MySpace more so than any other 2.0 application. When I get to exploring MySpace I expect to see many graphics from PictureTrail or one of the other similar sites. The graphics do really draw your attention.
Database: I am not crazy about the Lazybase/database idea. It wasn't very interesting and I think that I would use a database through Google if I wanted to display one. As a library, it may be useful to post databases of books, events, etc. It would be more appealing if it were embedded within a website/blog/wiki than a standalone feature.
Efolio: I have heard about Efolio when I moved to Minnesota. It is a good idea but one I won't use for myself. I use a Mac and can create/house my own portfolio website. Something I think I should begin doing whenever I finish this degree!
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PictureTrail: My first thought is I need to use different photos. My cats only need so much exposure. There are so many options to choose from on this site. The skins, backgrounds, options in general feel geared towards children/adolescents so I can't imagine I will be using these on my own blog very often. I wonder how many children/adolescents use this? I see they are promoting MySpace more so than any other 2.0 application. When I get to exploring MySpace I expect to see many graphics from PictureTrail or one of the other similar sites. The graphics do really draw your attention.
Database: I am not crazy about the Lazybase/database idea. It wasn't very interesting and I think that I would use a database through Google if I wanted to display one. As a library, it may be useful to post databases of books, events, etc. It would be more appealing if it were embedded within a website/blog/wiki than a standalone feature.
Efolio: I have heard about Efolio when I moved to Minnesota. It is a good idea but one I won't use for myself. I use a Mac and can create/house my own portfolio website. Something I think I should begin doing whenever I finish this degree!
Thing 8 content found here
Thing 7: Web 2.0 Communication Tools
Email: I am not currently working in a library so I can’t comment on how email is used from the perspective of a librarian. However, as a patron, I would not think to email a librarian. In both my school library and my public library, I am able to use Meebo or the “Ask a Librarian” feature. Email seems almost outdated, like it isn’t fast enough. What a crazy thought! I am constantly communicating with students in my current job through email and it certainly feels like I am responding very quickly. I checked out the productivity hints - how have I worked this long and never thought to change how often my new mail prompt comes up?
I don’t know if it is because of my work but I rarely email outside of work. I prefer a face to face conversation or even a phone call versus electronic communication.
IM: I am familiar with IM and have used it among co-workers. Sometimes it feels ridiculous to use it at work. Couldn’t we just meet in person? So far, I have not had to use IM at my work place with students. As a patron/student, it would be useful to get information from the library without having to set foot in the door. In fact, with online databases, I don't have to go into the library at all except to pick up an ILL. As the librarian, I wonder is it easy to determine what it is the patron is asking? Who gets answered first - the person at the reference desk or the IM?
I also wonder if this will feel out of date shortly? I never thought I would feel email would seem dated and slow but it has. What will the next thing be?
Text Messaging: I have text messaged and hate it! I don’t want to pay extra for this feature and I hate talking to someone in person who responds/starts to text someone else. My fingers feel slow and I resort to calling people instead. That being said, I do know that I will need to get over it. Great YouTube videos for this and IM! I am left with the same question that was bothering me from above - does the library staff take turns working with all the technology? Do students become impatient if their question is not answered?
** I think that technology is creating a society that desires constant communication. I score very high on the introvert scale of the MBTI and don't disagree with my score. So, for me, I find texting, IM, cell phones and, some days, email to be painful, uncomfortable and intrusive to my sanity. And, some times, it feel that I am the only one! What are the long term effects (or will there be) of a society that constantly communicates? Where will the big ideas that stem from reflection and letting an idea percolate come from? Well I sound like a real stick in the mud! I must be in need of some alone time to recharge!
Webinar/OPAL: I have attended numerous webinar’s in the last 2 years at my current position. It saves money and in today’s gas prices that is important. I wouldn’t have been able to attend all those session’s if I would have had to fly. If I was at a library, the webinar would be an effective method to get the information out to the staff for less money. I suspect that it would not be as satisfying as attending workshops and it certainly would eliminate networking.
I had never heard of OPAL and was amazed at the selection. I listened to The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, presented by Dr. Loren Logsdon from Eureka College on November 13, 2008. It was hard for me to not pick up something to do while I listened. I am trying to teach myself to be mindful of each experience and resist the urge to multitask. I have the same reaction when I listed to Podcasts. Sometimes, I put them on when I am cleaning the house or cooking when my hands are busy but my mind can focus on the speaker. I bookmarked this site and will go back to check out new programs.
I checked out Twitter and I have now find a new thing that I do not intend on using (see rant above). I did hear the Obama camp uses Twitter when campaigning to reach his supporters. I suspect he might have something more profound to say then "having dinner at Chipotle" or "getting a massage and listening to Jem" that I have seen. Fortunately, I haven't heard from one of my friends that uses Twitter. I will need to explore this more to see the actual application of libraries. Are libraries able to track traffic from Tweats?
I understand that we are meeting our users in the "space" they are, like Twitter. I wonder if our users want to be met there? Do they want to keep their social life separate from their school/work life?
Thing 7 content found here
I don’t know if it is because of my work but I rarely email outside of work. I prefer a face to face conversation or even a phone call versus electronic communication.
IM: I am familiar with IM and have used it among co-workers. Sometimes it feels ridiculous to use it at work. Couldn’t we just meet in person? So far, I have not had to use IM at my work place with students. As a patron/student, it would be useful to get information from the library without having to set foot in the door. In fact, with online databases, I don't have to go into the library at all except to pick up an ILL. As the librarian, I wonder is it easy to determine what it is the patron is asking? Who gets answered first - the person at the reference desk or the IM?
I also wonder if this will feel out of date shortly? I never thought I would feel email would seem dated and slow but it has. What will the next thing be?
Text Messaging: I have text messaged and hate it! I don’t want to pay extra for this feature and I hate talking to someone in person who responds/starts to text someone else. My fingers feel slow and I resort to calling people instead. That being said, I do know that I will need to get over it. Great YouTube videos for this and IM! I am left with the same question that was bothering me from above - does the library staff take turns working with all the technology? Do students become impatient if their question is not answered?
** I think that technology is creating a society that desires constant communication. I score very high on the introvert scale of the MBTI and don't disagree with my score. So, for me, I find texting, IM, cell phones and, some days, email to be painful, uncomfortable and intrusive to my sanity. And, some times, it feel that I am the only one! What are the long term effects (or will there be) of a society that constantly communicates? Where will the big ideas that stem from reflection and letting an idea percolate come from? Well I sound like a real stick in the mud! I must be in need of some alone time to recharge!
Webinar/OPAL: I have attended numerous webinar’s in the last 2 years at my current position. It saves money and in today’s gas prices that is important. I wouldn’t have been able to attend all those session’s if I would have had to fly. If I was at a library, the webinar would be an effective method to get the information out to the staff for less money. I suspect that it would not be as satisfying as attending workshops and it certainly would eliminate networking.
I had never heard of OPAL and was amazed at the selection. I listened to The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, presented by Dr. Loren Logsdon from Eureka College on November 13, 2008. It was hard for me to not pick up something to do while I listened. I am trying to teach myself to be mindful of each experience and resist the urge to multitask. I have the same reaction when I listed to Podcasts. Sometimes, I put them on when I am cleaning the house or cooking when my hands are busy but my mind can focus on the speaker. I bookmarked this site and will go back to check out new programs.
I checked out Twitter and I have now find a new thing that I do not intend on using (see rant above). I did hear the Obama camp uses Twitter when campaigning to reach his supporters. I suspect he might have something more profound to say then "having dinner at Chipotle" or "getting a massage and listening to Jem" that I have seen. Fortunately, I haven't heard from one of my friends that uses Twitter. I will need to explore this more to see the actual application of libraries. Are libraries able to track traffic from Tweats?
I understand that we are meeting our users in the "space" they are, like Twitter. I wonder if our users want to be met there? Do they want to keep their social life separate from their school/work life?
Thing 7 content found here
Thing 6: Online Image Generators
I could waste many hours playing with the image generators. These tools would be most useful when working with children/adolescents, maybe younger college students. I can't imagine my friends spending much time with these tools. Well, maybe for a joke email or gag gift, I could. I don't know what more to say about them other than:Warning you will lose track of time!
ImageChef.com Flower Text
Thing 6 content found here
Friday
Thing 5: More Flickr Fun
I do enjoy playing with these tools, especially spelling with Flickr. I can see using these tools in marketing materials or on a webpage to make it more interesting. I don't know if I would have the inclination to write an API myself but I love what others have done.
Original:
Painted via Big Huge Labs FX:
Is this work?
I am finding it more annoying that I have to sign in. I am starting to forget which user ID I have used where. I have also started to get spam in my email account since I started trying new toolsin 23 things. I hate spam!
Thing 5 content found here
Think 4: Photosharing with Flickr
Flickr is fun!
From professional view, I can see this to be very useful in helping catch the interest of children/adolescents. Maybe a what's wrong with this picture or scavenger hunt clues to get students into the library. I am not sure that I would spend the time looking at my college library photos. I might look at historical photos on a public library website IF I happened upon them.
I love the Creative Commons place. It is great that people are willing to put their photos out there for everyone to see and use provided they respect the artist. I had fun looking through the whole site but I lost a couple of hours of time doing this.
I chose to create my own account on Flickr to use in the future for personal photos. I would love to put my digital photos out on the Web just in case... I found the whole process easy. But another screen name, log in and place to keep updated? Log in with yahoo here google account there. I feel myself getting sucked into more quality time with my Mac.
Thing 4 content found here
From professional view, I can see this to be very useful in helping catch the interest of children/adolescents. Maybe a what's wrong with this picture or scavenger hunt clues to get students into the library. I am not sure that I would spend the time looking at my college library photos. I might look at historical photos on a public library website IF I happened upon them.
I love the Creative Commons place. It is great that people are willing to put their photos out there for everyone to see and use provided they respect the artist. I had fun looking through the whole site but I lost a couple of hours of time doing this.
I chose to create my own account on Flickr to use in the future for personal photos. I would love to put my digital photos out on the Web just in case... I found the whole process easy. But another screen name, log in and place to keep updated? Log in with yahoo here google account there. I feel myself getting sucked into more quality time with my Mac.
Thing 4 content found here
Thing 3: Set Up an RSS Account and Add Feeds
I love RSS! There is so much information on the Web that sifting through it all takes so much time. This is a great solution to that problem. I wish I had done this before I just spent the last few months learning about international student regulations and continually checking website for updates. In thinking of the new website for work, it would be great to have an RSS feed option for the scholarship page and my new websites for international and veteran students. Of course, this makes me wonder if our students would use it?
I set up a Bloglines account which was a snap to set up. I subscribed to just a few sites because I can see myself subscribing to everything but then not having enough hours in the day to keep up! For now, I am planning to use this only for library information. I think that limiting what you can subscribe to would make it a useful tool. Otherwise, it would feel like a drag and a chore to log into one more thing. I find that between grad school, work and life I do not have enough hours in the day to keep up to date.
The Librarians Internet Index was my first choice to subscribe. The feed is described as 'new and newly discovered websites for librarians and everyone else' and is updated every Thursday.
What I appreciate most about 23 Things is the introduction and hands on approach to learning new technology. I am still wondering if this is just giving me more reasons to sit in front of a computer more than I already do?
Thing 3 content can be found here
I set up a Bloglines account which was a snap to set up. I subscribed to just a few sites because I can see myself subscribing to everything but then not having enough hours in the day to keep up! For now, I am planning to use this only for library information. I think that limiting what you can subscribe to would make it a useful tool. Otherwise, it would feel like a drag and a chore to log into one more thing. I find that between grad school, work and life I do not have enough hours in the day to keep up to date.
The Librarians Internet Index was my first choice to subscribe. The feed is described as 'new and newly discovered websites for librarians and everyone else' and is updated every Thursday.
What I appreciate most about 23 Things is the introduction and hands on approach to learning new technology. I am still wondering if this is just giving me more reasons to sit in front of a computer more than I already do?
Thing 3 content can be found here
Thing 2: What is Library 2.0?
Wow! I am way behind on 2.0! I am taking to heart Stephen's talk on time. I have a lot of difficulty sitting down at the computer each night after work. I will try taking 15 minutes at a time and see how that works. How great would it be to explore new software and implement applications for a job? My pragmatic side wonders if the time and expense pays off with increased library usage? Should library budgets be spent on technology that may be utilized by some or on building the collection also used by some?
Or in the case of my current job, would nontraditional graduate students use this technology? Do they experience the same computer fatigue at the end of the day?
I experience technolust from 9-5 when I am at work. After working, I have other interests that do not require a computer. I read blogs for work and some for entertainment. When downloading music or buying online, I read customer and critic reviews. I appreciate the opinions and they do make a difference if I am on the fence about a purchase.
When I use a library website, I don't use anything more than the catalog. I am there for a specific purpose and move on. Am I typical of some library customers? If so, who is using the 2.0 features?
It is these questions and learning how libraries balance introducing Library 2.0 technology with existing/traditional services that excites me about this experience.
I liked the definition of Library 2.0 Sarah Houghton found in John Blyberg's blog:
Library 2.0 simply means making our library's space (virtual and physical) more interactive, collaborative, and driven by community needs. Examples of where to start include blogs, gaming nights for teens, and collaborative photo sites. The basic drive is to get people back into the library and making the library relevant to what they want and need in their daily lives...to make the library a destination and not an afterthought.
Thing 1: Set Up Your Blog
I spend a great majority of my day on a computer between work and school. I would consider myself technologically savvy but I know very little about the 23 things I will be exploring. Recently, I have been thinking of how these 23 things will be applicable to my current position at SMU.
Creating the blog was not difficult. Normally, when learning new technology, I don't follow directions too closely and learn more by trial and error. The Blogger software was very intuitive but in the spirit of 23 I went back and explored the help options. I enjoyed designing an Avatar and spent more time figuring out what image represented me than setting up the blog.
I find it a little difficult to write something in the blog. Will I become a blogger at the end of 23?
Thing 1 content can be found here
Thing 1 content can be found here
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