Assignment #20 You too can YouTube

It was fun exploring YouTube but very time consuming. The video I chose was Mighty Mouse Horse Tricks 1 because it was horsey, cute, and short. Enjoy! YouTube could be used by libraries to help explain the features and services offered by the library.

Assignment #19 Discovering Web2.0 Tools

> While exploring the different award categories I noticed that some were
> new Internet technologies that we have studies previously. Since I did
> not want to choose one that was the same or very similar to an earlier
> assignment, I chose books then Blue Rectangle. This site
> http://bluerectangle.com buys and sells all kind of books and textbooks.
> The feature I enjoyed most on this site was watching book reviews on
> video. Both of these activities, buying/selling books and book review
> videos, are of great interest to library patrons.

Assignment # 18 Web-based Apps

I created this document in Google Docs & Spreadsheets. Then I posted it to my blog, by putting my settings in Google. This is all done under the Publish tab. I like the ability to create and share documents over the Internet without the need for installed desktop applications. This type technology is something I will definitely use.

Jobie and my horse Rain.

Assignment #17 Playing Around with Wikis

I played around with wikis and then added my blog to the "Favorite Blogs". This was very entertaining. When I visited "Learning 2.0 Wiki Sandbox", the thing I enjoyed most was reading about peoples favorite vacation spots.

Assignment #16 Wikis

As the text explains, a wiki permits a large group of people to take part in creating and editing a website. However, wikis that are open to everyone can have problems with scammers and people vandalizing entries. Students can use wikis as a space for quick and easy collaborative work. Libraries can use wikis to provide patrons with more information on specific items, such as, subject guides and book reviews. This is another very useful tool that students with group projects should find extremely helpful.

Assignment #15 Web 2.0 and Library 2.0

Libraries are constantly changing. In the perspective on Library 2.0 "Into a new world of librarianship" Michael Stephens talks about libraries and change. He states: "This librarian recognizes how quickly the world and library users change with advancing technology. This librarian understands that the future of libraries will be guided by how users access, consume and create content. Content is a conversation as well and librarians should participate. Users will create their own mash ups, remixes and original expressions and should be able to do so at the library or via the library’s resources." I agree. The library and its staff must continue to adapt and to incorporate new technology so the needs of the patrons can be met.

Assignment # 14 Technorati

Technorati has some interesting features. I especially liked Watchlist. That is where you give Technorati a few words or website URLs that interests you and it will let you knew when they are mentioned. Technorati is on my list to revisit if I can find the TIME.