Interesting task. I watched the Creative Comments video and learned more than I knew before, which is not much either way. It's interesting that people are willing to share their creative ideas for free.
I searched for images using the Flickr search interface. I located cartoons and images of women in foreign countries.
I found Snoop Dogg doing his "Eastside vs Westside" music video. Very lively.
I also found "Mr Pregnant Prank Calls Hotel Mohammend". Super strange. I went in deeper and found a video that I did not watch. (I only hope Marmot doesn't check my computer for porn anytime soon. Yikes!!)
Another interesting task. Keep 'em coming.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Task # 7 A Sampling Of Readers Resources
Library Thing
1. Easy to join, not a lot of personal information needed.
2. I found it to be too much of a social networking site.
3. The search was not as simple as other sites.
Goodreads
1. Easy to locate genres
2. Easy registration
3. Good discussion board, although some readers comments should start with a "spoiler alert".
Shelfari
1. Mainly a site for those interested in social networking.
2. Explore Books Section has easy to find areas such as : most popular, subject, tags, authors, etc.
Litlovers
1. I plan to take the lit course for personal development and will blog about my results.
2. Finally! A site that is not mainly so social networking.
AllReaders
1. Searching for plots, settings or character was very easy.
2. Although I did find the site would be useful, Diana and I submitted information on a book she is currently reading (no title or author)but search did not result in suggesting the book we researching.
Boulder Public Library's Goodreads page
1. This is worth considering adding to our site.
2. I don't know enough about our current book blog to consider it as a replacement. I'll leave that decision to those who use it more.
3. I would not be interested in contributing to the content of our current book blog or a Goodreads page.
1. Easy to join, not a lot of personal information needed.
2. I found it to be too much of a social networking site.
3. The search was not as simple as other sites.
Goodreads
1. Easy to locate genres
2. Easy registration
3. Good discussion board, although some readers comments should start with a "spoiler alert".
Shelfari
1. Mainly a site for those interested in social networking.
2. Explore Books Section has easy to find areas such as : most popular, subject, tags, authors, etc.
Litlovers
1. I plan to take the lit course for personal development and will blog about my results.
2. Finally! A site that is not mainly so social networking.
AllReaders
1. Searching for plots, settings or character was very easy.
2. Although I did find the site would be useful, Diana and I submitted information on a book she is currently reading (no title or author)but search did not result in suggesting the book we researching.
Boulder Public Library's Goodreads page
1. This is worth considering adding to our site.
2. I don't know enough about our current book blog to consider it as a replacement. I'll leave that decision to those who use it more.
3. I would not be interested in contributing to the content of our current book blog or a Goodreads page.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Task #6 ORE Tutorials
Having staff orientation on the computer would seem to me to be a time saving idea. Also, it would be a handy tool to use to refresh yourself from time to time.
I really liked the idea of the quiz, as both Ohio and Huston does, but would rather have seen it multiple choice rather than essay. The computer could grade the test instead of having to have a staff member take time to check it.
To me the most interesting section of both was Ohio's "Confidentiality". It was interesting to see how the wording is different than that of Colorado's. To me, maybe I'm just prejudice, Colorado's law is written much more defined.
I really liked the idea of the quiz, as both Ohio and Huston does, but would rather have seen it multiple choice rather than essay. The computer could grade the test instead of having to have a staff member take time to check it.
To me the most interesting section of both was Ohio's "Confidentiality". It was interesting to see how the wording is different than that of Colorado's. To me, maybe I'm just prejudice, Colorado's law is written much more defined.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Dinner
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Deryl was very pleased but I thought the buns were a bit flat and could have been firmer!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Task #5 Catalog Holds
I'm very familiar with placing holds for myself from home. Its a feature I do use.
I have used both methods, but I prefer to see if the item I want is available before I enter my name and card number.
Thanks to Kay Oxer for her assistance with this task, she lead me down the right path!
I have helped patrons at the catalog computers place holds. I usually find the item first, then type in their name and card number.
I have used both methods, but I prefer to see if the item I want is available before I enter my name and card number.
Thanks to Kay Oxer for her assistance with this task, she lead me down the right path!
I have helped patrons at the catalog computers place holds. I usually find the item first, then type in their name and card number.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Task # 4Facebook
OK, I'm one of those old fashioned private people who refuse to join Facebook, MySpace or Linkedln. Call me anti-social if you want!
Of course the first Facebook page I visited was.......Barack Obama of course! His page was OK, nothing I got really excited about.
Coca-Cola was next. I have to admit the photo of the dog with the Coke can on his snout made me lol.
The Mesa County Public Library page was OK, again nothing I got all excited about.
The future of these networking sites will continue to evolve and grow. I know of several staff who think this is just keener than sliced bread but count me out of this area of communicating with people.
Of course the first Facebook page I visited was.......Barack Obama of course! His page was OK, nothing I got really excited about.
Coca-Cola was next. I have to admit the photo of the dog with the Coke can on his snout made me lol.
The Mesa County Public Library page was OK, again nothing I got all excited about.
The future of these networking sites will continue to evolve and grow. I know of several staff who think this is just keener than sliced bread but count me out of this area of communicating with people.
Task #3 Website Scavenger Hunt
Ooops! Missed 2 questions. Ending score 86.666666666667%
I started off by missing the first question! My answer was "For Readers" when I should have known it was "all of the above". And now I know (question #9) that the Mesa County Public Foundation was established in 1994 and not 1999. To be honest, I could not find the correct answer so I took a wild guess, a wrong guess at that. Before the end of the day I will locate where the correct answer can be located.
This was a good learning exercise.
I started off by missing the first question! My answer was "For Readers" when I should have known it was "all of the above". And now I know (question #9) that the Mesa County Public Foundation was established in 1994 and not 1999. To be honest, I could not find the correct answer so I took a wild guess, a wrong guess at that. Before the end of the day I will locate where the correct answer can be located.
This was a good learning exercise.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Task #2 Fun Time
I have discovered Pandora! I have seen Pandora being used in the circulation area and admit to being a bit curious.
I plugged my Black-eyed Peas. And like magic, there they were.
I don't think I'll be able to use this at work due to the fact I like my music on the "rap" side and played verrrrry loud. It doesn't go with me telling patrons to quiet down when I'm in my office rocking out.
It was "Fun Time" as the task indicated.
I plugged my Black-eyed Peas. And like magic, there they were.
I don't think I'll be able to use this at work due to the fact I like my music on the "rap" side and played verrrrry loud. It doesn't go with me telling patrons to quiet down when I'm in my office rocking out.
It was "Fun Time" as the task indicated.
Task #1 Create A Blog
Task#1 has been completed! I have a shiny new blog to learn all about webolution 3.0
Thanks Nancy and Cari
Thanks Nancy and Cari
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