Spokane Library 2.0

The exercises we have been doing have for the most part been fun. Most of the sites visited I have used in the past, although maybe in a slightly different form.

It has been fun finding new tools that makes connecting to others fun and exciting. I do wish the security system would have allowed us access to some of the sites in the later exercises, but I do understand the reasons why they did not.

I can definitely see ways to make projects that take collaboration easier to do in the future. I also think that there are some ideas that can be expanded on to present to the public to make them think of the library as a progressive learning institute.

I think the best of part the exercise for me was having co-workers help me through some of the exercises. Sharing time learning together is always nice. It makes everyone feel good when they can contribute to the learning process

Audiobooks

I listened to some of the shorter poems and noveletts on LibriVox. It was a nice experience and I will I had more time to explore this format.

I do not usually listen to audio books because I like skip through the pages that have to much description. This is not really possible in an audio book.

Podcasts

I again tried this morning to listen to a podcast here at the library. Because of the way it loads, I had to try the public internet stations. All of the podcasts I tried required the use of ActiveX and do to security reasons the computers do not allow it.

This is something I might try if and when I get high speed internet at home.

Generators

I found a snowflake generator that I thought was appropriate for this time of year. It allows you to view it as a still, in 2D and in 3D formats. The link is on the right side of my blog page.

If you do not see it try this link: http://www.zefrank.com/snowflake/

enjoy

Discovering Web Tools

I actually visited multiple sites tha were on the list of Web 2.0 awards. Some of my favorite sites were Craigslist, Widgets, LibraryThing, Cocktail Builder, and maps.google.com. Some of the sites I have been familiar with as I use them at work and at home, they are Craiglist, LibraryThing and Maps.google.com.

I have even had my husband, who hates surfing the net, ask how to get to Craigslist and maps.google. He has been able to navigate the site with no help from me which tells me the creators did a great job.

Zoho Writer

This is a test of the word processing features of Zoho Writer. From what I have seen on this site it would be a great way to collaborate on a project with other co-workers. When having to write a proposal or presentation, it could quickly and easily be revised with all involved having immediate access. The writers of the project can access from outside of the work place so even when traveling or from home they can work on it.

I can also see where those of us that keep in touch with family via email could work on say a family reunion or other gathering without having to resort to emailing revisions back and forth.

I do wish it came with some stationery so it could be used for Christmas letters, birth announcements and other occasions.

Library 2.0

After reading what the Library 2.0 in Wikipedia had to say, I had to agree that it is a more powerful way to cooperate. As library employees read about, think about and add to ideas of how to serve their communities, the communities benefit from ideas that may be radical to their location. This in turn allows the communities to request services that will broaden and enrich their people in a more timely manner.