I see the light

What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
Who didn't love fun week?! Generators and all that jazz!! I had so much fun wasting time away from the desk. I also enjoyed reading my co-workers blogs. There are some really bright, articulate, talented staff in the library. Other staff...not so much:)

Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I was pleasantly pleased to learn about Zoho and Google docs. I found some great websites that I will be using. Oh yeah...all the fun generators! Good times.

If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?
Yes, even if there wasn't a laptop involved.

In a nut shell....I enjoyed most of the exercises, but I being the person that I am, I found it stressful when I could not get the exercises done in a reasonable amount of time. We were asked to go on sites, that were blocked, which seems kinda dumb. Why are they blocked?

It's a shame that some staff members chose not to be part of the project.

I also feel bad for the staff members that can not find the time in there busy days to finish the exercises. Instead, they have chosen to do the project at home. This should be something to consider if there is another program in the future.

Our Digital Media library....

Kinda sucks.

The first thing I noticed was there was no publishing date for the title. I like knowing when the title was released and I know a lot of patrons do as well.

I also noticed there is not a great selection of titles from popular authors. Sandra Brown had about 2. Nora Roberts was like 3. Even with James Patterson it was slim pick ins.

I found the site to be a disappointment. I wonder how many titles are actually checked out?

Podcast...whatever

I'm hearing voices!! I hear voices, but nobody is there!! I'm already depressed with OCD and now I hear voices?!?!

Come on, I would rather read a book review, celebrity gossip or whatever. I like the visual stuff that comes with magazines, TV and the computer. I don't like this.

20 minute workout

I love, love, love YouTube!!!

I chose this video because it brings back great memories. I was around 12 years old and would watch this with my my mom and sister, but not actually do the exercises. Notice the matching costumes, with leg warmers and the hair! And the music...it doesn't get much better, or more 80's, than this. I am amazed how those women did not break out laughing with those ridiculous formations.

If the library can find an appropriate, yet fun video for the website, than yeah, post that bad boy.

Web 2.0 Awards Winners

iGoogle is my pick.

I have had a Google account for years, however, I only recently made my own page. I love it! The page I made makes me smile everytime I log on.

However, I find that the "add stuff" feature has some fun gadgets and I have tried most of them, but a number of them have been a disappointment.

Could you see any applications for its use in a library setting?
Can't say that I do.

Web-based apps....your my new BFF

I had no idea this was available online!!

I am so going to use this at home!

This is too much!

I am such a geek!!

Wiki....I knew someone by that name

Again, loved the video!

Don't really get why one would use the wiki thing for personal use, such as a trip. Personally, I would just call my homies if we were planning a trip. I mean, what has happened to "talking" to people. It's all texting and emailing and now wiking!! What the.... But like I have said before, I am old fashioned that way.

However, if it was to be used like the following website, then woo hoo!!
http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Main_Page
I found some totally excellent library sites on the web page. I am doing more reader's advisory, so I found the "Readers' Advisory" category helpful.

I enjoyed reading my fellow co-workers favorite things. It looks like the pbwiki site could be useful, just not for me.

Web 2.0...what the?

What does it mean to me?

More things to learn...but I will never be computer savey
Even more fun things to do online...but I still find books to be better entertainment
The more things change, the more they stay the same

Explore Technorati

Do a tag search for web 2.0. What do you find?
I found that I hated it. There was all this jargon that I don't get. But I guess that is the point of this project, learning new things.

What are the related tags?
One of the related tags was "5 ways to log into several Gmail accounts at the same time", which sounded great. Maybe I will come back to it sometime ....NOT. I tried moving past page 1, but an error would come up on the next page, every time. Whatever.

Was anything interesting?....I suppose, if you get this stuff.

Was anything surprising?....nope.

So far, I have really enjoyed my time learning new things, but this week SUCKS!!

Del.icio.us

It seems like a good idea...if you don't mind sharing your bookmarks.

I do see the potential of this tool for research assistance. And it's also an easy way to create bookmarks that can be accessed from anywhere, which is helpful for patrons that use public computers. However, is the library going to OK the installation of the buttons on the computers for staff and patrons to use?

Oh yeah, I forgot, I liked the info video. It really was in plain English.

WebFeat

I followed the directions and typed in my home town. The search resulted in 23 resources being used. However, didn't find anything interesting. Guess my home town isn't interesting.

Library thing

Fun week

Remember the classic line from Sixth Sense?
I couldn't resist
http://atom.smasher.org/pack/?l1=I&l2=SEE&l3=DUMB&l4=PEOPLE


What's YOUR Problem?
"I'm a highly-confused compulsive overeater with a big chip on my shoulder!" http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/11099/

I found this website, which I had a blast using. I just wish I could post some of my snowflakes
http://snowflake.lookandfeel.com/

Check out what I did at the following website
http://www.paperboy.nl/?PID1=%3A9GRAUK%5ENV%40RRMMXTO%25%3F%3DM%28HG4GH%3DEWTP%3D3%40%20%0A

My husband's coworker told him about this website. The guys on the force obviously use their laptops in the police car wisely. http://gizoogle.com/

RSS and newsreaders

I have had a bloglines account for months....never use it. I just use "favorites" on my computer or just type in the web address. I don't know that I like or dislike newsreaders, I just don't use them.
I'm old fashioned that way.

Technology

Dig the following:

Internet....awesome

Kodak Gallery....sharing photos with family across the world

email...sharing life with family

AC....South Florida, need I say more

indoor plumbing....do I really need to explain

electricity....again, no need to explain

Wii....fantastic

DVR....amazing

Don't get:

Fax machine...how the hell does that work!!

Don't like:

Phone...never have, never will. Still, amazing technology

Loath:

Cell phones....granted, I reluctantly own one

Pictures

Can't think of anything better than lying around in bed with a big ol' dog

http://www.flickr.com/photos/fireflymairi/2313036731/

Love the simplicity and color

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13923111@N00/66185632

Because we don't get this beautiful view during fall

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pilou/1858307523/in/set-72157594316741633/


Found this one by accident and wanted to share

http://www.flickr.com/photos/s0ulsurfing/2248705672/in/set-72157603783058561/

How blogging can be used in libraries

So I could give a somewhat educated answer, I searched the Internet for help on this, but I couldn't find anything that really helped.

Personally, I always looked at blogs as something fun for individuals to do and business, organizations, etc. used websites to keep customers up to date on current and future projects or events.

However, if a staff member wanted to keep the patrons of their branch apprised of what's up, then I think a blog could be a fun resource to use.

Seven and 1/2 habits part 2

First let me say, good for you bloggers that paid attention to the habits "show". Then you posted the habits on your blog...well done!

So after reading the blogs, with the habits attached, I wanted to share a couple of thoughts.

Sorry, but "view problems as challenges" just doesn't sit well with me. I have always viewed problems as problems. For example, if someone hits me on my way to work and they drive off, that is a problem NOT a challenge. Wait...let me think about this. I could chase the SOB down, dodging traffic, while calling the police. O..K.. I may just have to reconsider this "view problem as challenges" thing.

Seven and 1/2 habits

How you feel about the Seven and 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners?

I don't know...I can't remember the habits.

Hey, maybe that would be the most difficult part for me...

Remembering!