Task # 19 Wiki Scavanger Hunt

100% Go Me!
Pretty straight-forward task.
I learned what OPAC stands for and learned about the Promo materials.
Looks like I better make sure my Security Schedule is current (Question #2)

Task #18 Tiny URL's and Zamzar

http://tinyurl.com/Caramel-Apple-Pies I discovered, with Nancy T's assistance, that making a link in Internet Explorer doesn't work! If your having problems it's most likely that, so save yourself some time and aggravation and use Firefox! I like the TinyURL feature. By the way, the apple pie recipes I linked are pretty good. I used Zamzar to download Blackeyed Pea's Pump It to my desk top. After loading Pump It to my desk top I used TinyURL to post my new favorite tune to my blog. I think I would use the TinyURL program more than Zamzar. Perhaps if I explored Zamzar a little more I might change my mind. Great Tune Say Hey (I Love You) http://tinyurl.com/kveye3 And check this out. Thanks Shanna for showing me the short way to add links!!! It even works in Explorer. For Obama fans: http://tinyurl.com/cjenp7

The Help

I read The Help by Kathryn Stockett. The review "A deeply moving novel fill with poignancy, humor, and hope. A timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by , and the ones we don't." says it all. I recommend this book.

Task # 17 Library Professional Sites

I visited several sites.
Infopeople had several trainings on library security procedures.
There are numerous blogs that pertained to information geared toward toward librarians.
Library Job Postings would be a helpful resource for persons looking for career opportunities in the library field.
The site I might use would be Infopeople to gather information on security procedures.

Task #16 Open Source Sofeware & Open Office

I was able to download Open Office jiffy-quick.
I can see the benefits to Open Office if you did not have a word processing program installed on your computer. Free is always a consideration.
I didn't care for the program only because I'm so used to working with Word. I think if I had to use Open Office I would get familiar with it and find it as user friendly as Word.
And for question 3 of this task, I have to admit that I have no clue.

Task #15 Clipmark

Not my favorite task. I was unable to upload the Clipmark program and had to get assistance from Cari (thanks Cari).
I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to clip a video from YouTube. I shall continue until I can figure it out! Argggg. Not today!
Next day: I've tried to download 3 different items. None show even though Clipmark says they have been successfully downloaded to my blog. Where are they going? . Is it me??? This task is making me a bit suicidal, or perhaps homicidal?

Task #14 Downloadable Audio Books

Pretty simple! I feel like a pro since we had downloadable audio books on the last Webolution.
I was able to install the OneClickMediaCenter with no problems.
I downloaded "Ice Cold Grave" (it is close to Halloween you know) by Charliene Harris. I doubt I will listen to the book for two reasons (1) I dislike being read to and (2) the book is over 8 hours long!
I do like not having to log in with my library card and I found the site very user friendly. And it has more titles that you could want.
I like this site and may use it for Deryl who does like and use audio books.