Thing #16

I have found that a Wiki is simply a place to find and share information.
I think this could especially useful for Library staff to share information, post how to manuals & things like that. If you work in a one person branch (lots of country libraries do) I think it's a great idea for those staff to find out things that they may not know about.

Thing #15

Web 2.0 & Library 2.0....Mmmmmm, I really am still unsure what to think about it yet. I can see some benifits of using Library 2.0. It's a great way of reaching out to people through the web. BUT, is it just a phase? How long is it going to be before library staff get sick of blogging?? It requires updating and time (albet, just 15minutes) I don't know, maybe i'm just being very closed minded - rather than see the potential, i'm just seeing the work it could cause. I really think i need to research it more - I am still in two mids about it all.

Thing #13 & #14

Have just been looking at tagging on Del.icio.us and think this is a great idea. Especially if you use multiple PC's!! I think it's a great way of creating accesible bookmarks for you to use & share with friends.

TECHNORATI - I have discovered, is the ultimate place for blog-a-holics to go. It is like a 'Google' for blogs!!

Thing #12

Once I started playing with Rollyo, I realised that I had used sites like this before & didn't like them. I think limiting yourself to just your favorite sites means you don't get to explore other websites that may give you the best information you're after.

Thing #11

This is one of the books I added to my 'LibraryThing' catalogue. As you can see, I can't get myself off the christmas theme - Only 5 weeks & 4 days to go!! This book would be great to have for real in our library collection...I think I'll go put in a request for it now!!

Thing #10

For my thing 10, I've use the online image generator 'ezSmile' to create the following character -




I'm so excited about him - I love Christmas and this little X-mas fella is too!!! Thumbs up to presents!!!!

Use the link below to create your own little fellas -
http://www.ezsmiley.com/

Thing #8

Well, it has been a bit tricky, but, I've now learned about RSS & newsreaders. Funny thing is, i already subscribe to some & didn't even have a clue that they were called that.
My personal favorite is 'Unshelved'. I find myself, each week, reading the comic strip and nodding my head and laughing, cause everything they draw is so true!! It's great to have that kind of comic relief in the middle of 'one of those days'.
I've also discovered the 'Quotes of the Day'. It's not very useful, but is good & has some real good quotes.
Also 'Aboutdogs.info' blog. It's good to read other blogs where people seem to be just as crazy about their dogs as i am about mine!
I'm still not too sure how useful this could be in a library environment..but I'll think about it some more & may come up with something!!