Week #7 - Thing #16

Wikis

I discovered Wikipedia tonight! Libraries are sure to use Wikipedia or Wiki's to help Patrons find valuable information. The only problem with Wki's is that people can alter or change the information that is there. Which means that some of the information that you get on Wikipedia may not be true. Librarians use Wiki's to let other Librarians know where to go for information or what websites are available for Patrons to gather the information that they need. They also use Wiki's to give each other valuable information to succeed as a library community. Wikipedia is a fun and useful web tool for me and I plan on using this site after I am finished with Learning 2.0 - 23 Things.

Week #6 - Thing #15

Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the future of libraries
Tonight I read a few perspectives on Web 2.0, Libary 2.0 and the future of libraries, which I agree that libraries need to get with the times. I feel that the future is "The Web" and that the libraries that have access to the web and help patrons learn how to use the web for whatever the patron is trying to accomplish, whether it be information for research, fun and games, blogging, getting their information out there for others to find, music, videos, or whatever the task may be, those institutions will prosper and grow. Change is inevitable and usually for the better. The library needs to change with the times to keep up with new technology. I also feel that the libary should still have the traditional resources that people come to the library for such as: books, movies, cd's, reference material, video tapes, etc., not everyone uses the internet.

Week #6 - Thing #14

Explored Technorati and found it an interesting site. This is a fun way of searching other blogs. I searched learning 2.0 in blogs and blog posts. I even found my blog on this site, that surprised me. I typed in Akita and found out that in Minnesota they are trying to ban 5 breeds of dogs and Akita was one of them. I had an Akita mix that I raised from a pup and she was the best dog, very kid friendly and loyal to the family. Her mom was a pure Akita and she was a nice dog, also. Among the Akita they were trying to ban Pit Bulls, Chow Chows, Rottweilers, and Wolf mixed dogs. I feel that if a person really wants a dog that they should plan on training the dog properly and not mistreat it in any way. There is so much you can explore on Technorati! I will be using this site in the future.

Week #6 - Thing #13

Learn about Tagging and discover Del.icio.us,
(a social bookmarking site).
Today I explored Del.icio.us and even took the tutorial. I think that Del.icio.us is a wonderful tool for many, but I probably won't use it. I don't like to give out my personal information for all to see. To sign up they ask for my full name and I don't like to have that kind of information out there on the Internet.

Week #5 - Thing #12

Tonight I was exploring Rollyo and found some interesting sites that I could enjoy and feel safe using. I set up an account and started to add some search sites and reference tools to my Rollyo account. I am not sure how much I will use this site but I will definitely try to learn as much as I can about Rollyo so that I can use it to my advantage.

Week #5 - Thing #11

I created a Library Thing account and cataloged some of the books that I have read. I also added it to my blog. I have read many more books than I have added but I don't have the time to add them right now. Those were the more recent ones that I have read. I am kind of excited that the Harry Potter book number 7 is coming out this month. I am looking forward to reading it.

Week #5 - Thing #10

I have been having a lot of fun with an online image generator. First I went to yourgen.com and experimented with the text generator. I added my name in fancy text to my blog. It took me awhile but I finally figured out how to add it to my blog. I am not sure if I added it right, you have to click on the URL link above my picture of Niagara Falls to see the text. I was hoping that it would automatically show up on my blog. Next I went to Gizmoz.com and experimented with an animated picture of myself I even added voice to it but not mine, I don't have a microphone on my computer. That was fun, but I looked kind of scary especially when I was talking in animation. I tried to add it to my blog but it was to big and only half of me showed up, so I deleted it for now. If I figure out how to make it small enough to fit the page, I may consider added it to my blog.