LIBRARYTHING,ETC.

We use Librarything on our library website with success. I therefore opened a Shelfari account to play with for this course. It had many similar features to LibraryThing but I liked the visual appeal of it better than LibraryThing. It is great to be able to interact and see what others are reading, their opinions,etc. Kind of like a worldwide bookclub! I doubt however I'll keep up a Shelfari or similar program for a personal library however. Over the years I've set up an Excel system that is working fine for my needs, however it does lack the "visuals" of the other programs.It is about all I have the time for additional input to keep up another website.

SLIDE SHARING PROJECT

Attached is my slide sharing of odds and ends of Pecos,NM. I also posted a powerpoint to my Facebook account. I really liked the Animoto program. Quick and easy to do.

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

INSTANT MESSAGING

I first began instant messaging in 1998 when my sons introduced me to it. This was via the ICQ. About that time I had tried also the IRC. Presently I am using the Yahoo Messenger and Facebook chat services for personal use. At work we are using the Meebo chat system. This is used as an "Ask the Librarian" service for our students. I find all three have their uses. Meebo is fast becoming a library mainstay.

MICROBLOGGING

I had initially opened a Twitter acount two years ago just to peek what it was all about. I wasn't "sold" on it then. I do have eight Tweets I'm following. These are all news and professional related. I do not see any need for me to have a personal tweet or a desire to keep up on other personal Twitters. The handout on PLNs was interesting. I do find that majority of the Twitter microblogs I can sign up for via Facebook and am quite happy that route in following.

TAGGING & SOCIAL BOOKMARKING

I have had a Delicious account for several years. It has been quite handy as I am a voluminous bookmarker. I do find myself getting into lapse periods not keeping it up however so it is good to be "reminded" to update/consolidate the bookmarks I have on various computers.

I have enjoyed looking over the other programs such as Zotero, EndNote,and Citeulike. All have great value in academics. The Stumpleupon program is good for surprises that come along that others share in their web quests.

VIDEO SHARING---Boolean Search Operators

VIDEO SHARING

I have posted in the blog a video on Boolean Searching. I found it quite easy to transfer the html code to the blog. It is quite easy in other programs such as Facebook also which I have done often.

FLICKR

I first used FLICKR in early 2007. I had let my use of it dwindle and had to relocate my info for it to open again for this class. I downloaded afew more pictures but am still not sold on it. I use Facebook quite often and have found that it's photo "maneuvering" seems easier. I would be more apt to use the Facebook photo tool.

RSS Feeds

I chose to open an account in Bloglines. The RSS links I subscribed to were:

• BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition (200) (0)
• Bloglines | News (0) (0)
• FOXNews.com (24) (0)
• librarian.net (1) (0)
• Library Stuff (21) (0)
• New Urban Legends (4) (0)
• Publishers Weekly - Best Sellers News (1) (0)
• ResourceShelf (93) (0)
• The Shifted Librarian (4) (0)
• USATODAY.com Nation - Top Stories (2

I decided upon Bloglines as it seemed to be quick and simple to operate.

The use of the webinars is an outstanding resource that can save libraries and other institutions monies. It is nice to be able to "attend" a session at your own convenience when they are archived. It is also a fabulous method to allow other staff to view sessions rather than having to attend out-of-town discussions.

Week Two

Week two and onto Facebook. I've had a Facebook account for quite some time so feel comfortable with it and the uses. Did read thru the intro page of it on 23ThingsKansas site and was introduced to the Linkedin and Ning concepts.

Hamster

Just found this hamster. There are days we can all relate I'm sure!!
I think visitors to my blog site can take time and play with him. Be
sure to click on the black spaces around him and you'll feed the poor, tired,
hungry little guy. Thank you for playing with my net-pet. Does anyone
have an idea for a name for him?

Hamster

Day 3

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Day Two

Can see that this could be a tool for things like book discussion groups, reviews,etc. Great for interconnecting with persons of similar interests. A bit awkward to begin with but isn't there always a new challenge out there!

Primero

This is first post for 23 Things Kansas. Last blog use was 2006.