Test

This is brand new to me!  I hope it works.  Anyway, I'll have fun posting, documenting etc.

Test

This is brand new to me!  I hope it works.  Anyway, I'll have fun posting, documenting etc.

Thing # 18

I created a new Zoho Writer account and wrote a couple of sentences as a test site.

Thing 17

Well the MD libraries sandbox was a little tricky in trying to get the http url posted after a few tries it finally did work! The little world chain link was in active for a while.

Thing 16 Wiki's

I found the Wiki Slide presentation with music very helpful in providing an overview of wiki implications worldwide.

I learned that Wiki's are great for groups that already know each other or work well with a clear nucleus more likely to edit than create. Therefore, I can see wiki's evolving in the library world with a type of communication thru small groups (committee's) blogging or sharing ideas. Especially with constant change in methods of doing a task or policy.

It was very interesting to read about the ALA-2006 New Orleans Wiki page since I did not attend the conference. I also enjoyed looking at the Booklovers Wiki Team produced by Princeton Public Library sharing book reviews.

Thing #15

Now this is what I am talking about!!! Connecting with people through library services!

Library 2.0 to me is not only a term, but a concept/mindset to build and invite customers to use the library for many different things. Things such as: computers, family/teen programs, instruction to databases/catalogs, etc.

I love being able to network with students, teachers, principals and the community at large.
Building comfort and trust thru not only books and information: but creating a desire for people to come use the library!

Thing 14

I didn't seem to like Technorati. Blogging is not my interest at this moment. Yes, the results were different when doing a keyword search for "Learning 2.0" in blog posts and the blog directory.
What I found interesting was that Brittany Spears was listed as the #1 top searcher and top favorite blog was Boing Boing. The top blogs were "Engadget" which was new to me.

I think I had enough of Technorati for now. Time to move on.