Finally, after 23 accounts we can say with proudly say that we did overcome the challenges facing us in the process of learning Web 2.0.
My favourite tools so far are youtube and worldcat, library thing.
While exploring Web 2.0, I came across this sentence: Libraries are not merely in communities, they are communities. according A 2006 poll conducted for the American Library Association
found that 92% of respondents expect libraries to be needed in the future, despite the increased availability of information via the Internet. I, too think that the future of the library is bright.
I think with new technologies come new approaches and opportunities. The only important thing is that we have to move ahead adapting all relevant and useful tools and technologies so that we can cater to the need of the people. It is not an exaggeration to say that this exercise will not only help us identify research tool but will also take the level of interactivity to a new level. For Library use, this tool can be used to conduct book discussion or to give instructions to the patrons on various topics.
I would definitely like to participate in a similar project. But next time I will make sure that I do it in a small group as that can speed the process of self-learning.
Friday, July 11, 2008
overdrive
This tool is really cool. You could download any audiobooks and listen to it at your convenience. But unfortunately I was not able to download it on my work computer because it said it did not have sufficient memory.
2.0 award list
My favourite : I was so excited to discover the "Build a bibliography" link under World Cat, library thing! Now I can format my every citation without any headache. I wish we had this exercise when I was formatting every citation 4 months ago!
zoho
And, I think ZOHO can be the dream tool for anyone who types a document.
I love the tool bar... there are so many choices.
zoho?
I posted the following text from zoho but couldn't view in my blog!
And, I think ZOHO can be the dream tool for anyone who types a document.
I love the tool bar... there are so many choices.
And, I think ZOHO can be the dream tool for anyone who types a document.
I love the tool bar... there are so many choices.
sandbox
one of my favourite blogs-
ConcidentallyI discovered one posting that offerred a free mango trees. the posting read : ... I have two mango trees in pots in my backyard. I will happily give them away to the first two Palm Beach County Library employees who email me at mangofestival@gmail.com.
Yes, there is a catch. As the years go by, and the trees grow, I will expect you to offer me a few mangos whenever your tree has a good year.http://pbclswiki.pbwiki.com/Favorite+Mangos
ConcidentallyI discovered one posting that offerred a free mango trees. the posting read : ... I have two mango trees in pots in my backyard. I will happily give them away to the first two Palm Beach County Library employees who email me at mangofestival@gmail.com.
Yes, there is a catch. As the years go by, and the trees grow, I will expect you to offer me a few mangos whenever your tree has a good year.http://pbclswiki.pbwiki.com/Favorite+Mangos
WIKI
Library Success: A best practices wiki
There was a lot of information on various subjects.
The introduction to WIKI was:Anyone can add to or edit pages in a wiki -- it is completely egalitarian. Anyone who wants to add to or edit topics on the wiki can do it. You don't need to ask before making a change -- this wiki belongs to the community of librarians who use it.
There was a lot of information on various subjects.
The introduction to WIKI was:Anyone can add to or edit pages in a wiki -- it is completely egalitarian. Anyone who wants to add to or edit topics on the wiki can do it. You don't need to ask before making a change -- this wiki belongs to the community of librarians who use it.
library and its future
Qualities of a librarian (?)
Librarian 2.0 gets content This librarian understands that the future of libraries will be guided by how users access, consume and create content. Content is a conversation as well and librarians should participate. Users will create their own mash ups, remixes and original expressions and should be able to do so at the library or via the library’s resources. This librarian will help users become their own programming director for all of the content available to them.
Librarian 2.0 also listens to staff and users when planning, tells the stories of successes and failures, learns from both, celebrates those successes, allows staff time to play and learn, and never stops dreaming about the best library services.
Librarian 2.0 gets content This librarian understands that the future of libraries will be guided by how users access, consume and create content. Content is a conversation as well and librarians should participate. Users will create their own mash ups, remixes and original expressions and should be able to do so at the library or via the library’s resources. This librarian will help users become their own programming director for all of the content available to them.
Librarian 2.0 also listens to staff and users when planning, tells the stories of successes and failures, learns from both, celebrates those successes, allows staff time to play and learn, and never stops dreaming about the best library services.
Technorati
Just a few weeks ago when I did the discovery exercise with our library's URL and it had 73 blog postings whereas as of today it had 80 reactions. I found this particular one to be useful for library use:
New Downloadable Audiobooks Available at Palm Beach County Libraries
http://blogs.trb.com/news/local/community/westdelray/2008/01... to hundreds of popular audiobooks that can be checked out, downloaded, and listened to on your computer or transferred to several portable devices such as MP3 players, personal digital assistants, and smart phones. For further information please visit: http://www.pbclibrary.org/audiobooks.html.
New Downloadable Audiobooks Available at Palm Beach County Libraries
http://blogs.trb.com/news/local/community/westdelray/2008/01... to hundreds of popular audiobooks that can be checked out, downloaded, and listened to on your computer or transferred to several portable devices such as MP3 players, personal digital assistants, and smart phones. For further information please visit: http://www.pbclibrary.org/audiobooks.html.
del.icio.us
Delicious was not so delicious in the beginning but later I found it to be an important tool to bookmark and find other relevant books in an instant.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
I came across this blog while exploring technorati :
Week 9: Is this really the end? Or just the beginning...http://pbcls23things.blogspot.com/2007/03/week-9-is-this-really-end-or-just.html
#23 Is this really the end? Or just the beginning... Listen to this podcast: powered by ODEO Wow! Congratulations! You’ve reached the 23rd thing. Be sure to give yourself a pat on the back for completing the program. Your reward for completing this exploration process before the deadline of July 15th is a very useful 1-GB USB Flashdrive, and a completion certificate. …
Week 9: Is this really the end? Or just the beginning...http://pbcls23things.blogspot.com/2007/03/week-9-is-this-really-end-or-just.html
#23 Is this really the end? Or just the beginning... Listen to this podcast: powered by ODEO Wow! Congratulations! You’ve reached the 23rd thing. Be sure to give yourself a pat on the back for completing the program. Your reward for completing this exploration process before the deadline of July 15th is a very useful 1-GB USB Flashdrive, and a completion certificate. …
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