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.