Thing #18

I tried to use Hairmixer, but was too difficult to manipulate the picture I uploaded. I explored google maps, which to tell the truth, I use all the time. I did discover thought that you could put in someone's address and see a street view of their house. Very neat!!!

Thing #17

I created a very short google doc just to see what it was like. I think this tool would be really useful if I used different computers and needed to find my docs in one place.

Thing #16

I added my blog to the favorite blogs on the learn and play sandbox. I needed help to do it. So far, I haven't really had to have help, but this one was frustrating!!
Wikis would be good for groups working on committees together or planning an event together.

You tube

Get ready for the cutest video ever!! Of course it has a doxie in it!!! I love You tube. It's been my favorite thing!

Thing #15

I actually used wikipedia to get the definition of web 2.0, but I haven't used it since. I've read that libraries are using it for subject wikis, book review wikis, and best practice wikis. However, CML's website is so complete I don't see a need for any of these types of wikis for us. It might be good for groups working on tactical plans though, since the wiki would be most useful for those collaborting on a task.

Thing #14

After reading the info on Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 I concluded the 3 key aspects relating to libraries are:

1. Be proactive in spotting customer trends in technology and what they want.
2. Just because a new technology may be a new trend, it might not be the best for the library if the technology is not intuitive to use.
3. If the technology we implement requires too much staff instruction then we need to change the technology and not the customers.

Thing # 13

I explored delicious and conclude that it is an easy way to book mark sites. I explored the CML divisions delicious account and wondered this...would a customer rather use our homepage for our resources or go to delicious and look at our resources? I guess if someone wanted resources on a specific topic they could just look at all the sites related to that topic instead of having to look at all of our resources. I'm just used to going to the sites I need and think it would be an extra step to go through delicious.