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Web 2.0 - round 2 - Summary

2010-09-05T21:46:00.000-07:00

Another great ride.

Some excellent sites and some less so, but it does depend on the potential user so it is a good idea to be aware.

( You don't need to have read all the books in the library to be able to successfully promote reader advisory services - but you need to know how and where to find them. Same for the internet in my view)

Available work time can be a real issue for some of us.

Well done everybody

Web2.0-round 2-week 6- EnCompassCulture

2010-09-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

This is another great site and would be a worthwhile addition to our learn net.

Is user friendly and would be easy to promote .

Some similarity between GoodReads and even our aquabrowser.

Another excellent tool for library staff to assist our customers in reader advisory.

web 2.0 - round 2- week 5- SlideShare

2010-09-02T15:42:00.000-07:00

This is another interesting site and user friendly.

More appeal for those with specific marketing/research requirements.

Would be a postive addition in our learn net and easily promoted.

Web 2.0 - round 2 - week 4 - Tastespotting

2010-08-31T21:40:00.000-07:00

WOW !
What a fabulous site.

I choose a recipe for "crackle Cookies" ( with my stomach in partnership with my eyes!!)
Stunning visual and seemingly simple receipe.

Site is very easy to use and has endless possibilities from the hungry to the "what do I cook for tea" desperate.
I would definitely use this site again and recommend.

I love it!!

web2.0 - round 2 - week 3 - FeedMyInbox

2010-08-29T21:56:00.000-07:00

FeedMyInbox was easy to use, but had some difficulty with blog site chosen and linking.
Could promote but may not.

Could be a useful tool to offer in the learn net.

2010-08-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

web 2.0 round 2 - Week 2 - Picapp
My picture is a stunning beach in Saint tropez - not really hard to understand the choice - could be everybody's "happy place".

Picapp as a site is user friendly and would be easy for library staff and customers alike to utilize.

I would be happy to promote this site to our customers - I may even use it myself !!

Manukau could use this to promote services in unlimited ways. Exciting potential.

web 2.0 - round 2- week 1 - Box.net

2010-08-11T19:33:00.000-07:00

I have signed up to Box.net and uploaded a file to this new "Box" account.

I'm sure we could find uses for it in work terms, but I would not use it personally.

It was ( eventually) user friendly and could be promoted to customers as required/requested.

web 2.0 - 1

2010-08-11T19:31:00.000-07:00

I did find and complete the online survey - although it was rather elusive

2010-06-15T19:39:00.000-07:00

ONLINE SURVEY:

I'm having trouble finding this ??- but will complete it when I do

OVERALL WEB 2.0...

An interesting, interactive trip.

Lots of information and options.

Especially LOVED GOOD READS - fantastic

Remain aware of ( and wary of ) social sites - twitter & facebook. but understand how to access and promote.

Not everything is for everybody - but it's great to have the options.

2010-06-15T19:26:00.000-07:00

WEEK 6 : Facebook

I have visited Facebook several times and had an interesting tour of Manukau Libraries Facebook site.

For personal and privacy reasons I choose not to sign up myself.
I have no interest in publishing personal information on the internet and would not use it myself.

I am well aware of the popularity of Facebook and know how to access and join.It is user friendly.

It's a great tool in Manukau Libraries toolbox with which to communicate and advertise our wonderful services.

I would be able to assist our Patrons as and if necessary -although my experience to date is that the people who want to use it already know how.

2010-05-31T20:32:00.000-07:00

WEEK 5: Music Files and mp3s

The music available is comprehensive and varied. Country, blues to hard rock and hip hop.

Anything you can think of is available, and easy and mostly free to download.

You can find your old favourite or info on a brand new album.

A music lover's dream....

I think that the customers who would be wanting to use this type of website would be conversant with it, but it is reasonably user friendly.

2010-05-24T20:43:00.000-07:00

WEEK 4: Books and Social networking

GOODREADS is fantastic.

I really enjoyed exploring this site and it has great potential for future book information rating, storing and sharing.
Options for Book clubs has promise too.

For these reasons it is an excellent site to promote readers' advisory.

2010-05-23T21:40:00.000-07:00

Week 3: TWITTER- micro blogging at a glance

I had a look at @Manukau_Libs and found it interesting.
I could see Pakuranga Library's transformation unfolding.

For personal/privacy reasons I have not joined up to TWITTER , but I know how to do so and I have a full understanding of what it is all about.

TWITTER is people friendly to use and there may be an interest for it in our learn nets.

Manukau Libraries could use TWITTER to promote activities etc

WEB 2.0 : Week 2 - ZAMZAR - converting file formats

2010-05-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

I think that this will be very useful and simple both for staff and customers.

It would be a good option both on the learn net and workrooms.

Personally I doubt I will use this, but would be happy to promote to customers.

Another useful "tool" in the customer service toolkit.

web2.0 again

2010-04-19T19:36:00.000-07:00

Expectations would be for more exciting, interesting learning opportunities with less confusion than last time.

Libraries could use a blog as yet another way to connect to its users and community.

Anything that is happening in our vibrant libraries would be a great and I'm sure appreciated by our communities.

The 23rd "thing"

2009-01-15T17:34:00.000-08:00

Well my journey has been interesting , frustrating and fun

Time constraints because of the casual nature of my work opportunities made it challenging and at times stressful.

I commend the creators. Well done it has enlightened us all.

Like a bus trip around Europe it has given us the "highlights" and the knowledge to return when we are able, need to or wish to.

WEEK 9 : 22 : ebooks

2009-01-15T17:19:00.001-08:00

Not too confusing this time.

From "Project Gutenburg" which was the first & largest single collection of FREE electronic books

to

"Kindle" Amazon's latest own-brand, wireless electronic book reader.
At launch priced at US$ 399 ( GBP 195 ) with 90,000 ebooks available at US$9.99 each for "Kindle"

Not sure about the logic , or cost for that matter, in having to purchase a ebook "reader" to conveniently "read" an ebook ??

Certainly fabulous for some , in some circumstances ,

but give me a "hardcopy" book any day ( a cup of tea, or glass of wine optional )

WEEK 9 : 21 : PODCASTS

2009-01-14T14:00:00.000-08:00

The word " podcast" was 2005 word of the year!

Another interesting journey, but one which will require a surplus of dedicated time...

I spent some time at Nancy Pearl's podcast ( recommended by a friend )

Enjoyable but I found this exercise a bit tricky, so I enlisted some support.

I have created a RSS feed for this podcast to my blogline.

WEEK 9 : PODCASTS, VIDEO & ebooks

2009-01-13T13:52:00.000-08:00

WEEK 9 :20 You Tube

I found this very interesting, a whole new interactive LIVE world.

Followed my "wanderlust" to "Mabalingwe Nature Reserve " Africa Travel.

WOW !

Up close and personal with the wild animals of the reserve. Almost like being there.

Also liked the more "newsy" clips reviewing new movies etc but would avoid some of the 'free expression' postings ( refer my comments about bebo and my space )

A huge potential ...

WEEK 8 : 18 & 19

2009-01-04T19:21:00.000-08:00

Online Applications & Tools

I think these will be very useful.

The range of applictions seems endless.

I enjoyed the "Template" option which assisted in motivating the "beginner" in me.

WEEK 7 : 17

2008-12-18T17:53:00.000-08:00

SOCIAL NETWORKING

Bebo, Myspace and Facebook are facinating and useful to many and essential to even more...

BUT

For ME (also as the mother of 2 teenagers) they are totally

TOO MUCH INFORMATION

I can understand the use , but don't want it for me

WEEK 6 : 14 , 15 & 16

2008-12-18T17:26:00.000-08:00

TAGGING , FOLKSONOMIES & TECHNORATI

I found this week a bit confusing.
However some information was interesting. The volume of "Blogging" is Mind boggling! Well in excess of 50 Billion (July 2006)
Tagging is useful in searching for blogs, either by keywords or "taggs" themselves.
Library 2.0 is an extension of Web 2.0 and the future pathway to continue meeting our communites fluid and evolving needs.
What are libraries? Libraries are not just collections of documents and books, they are conversations, they are convocations of people, ideas, and artifacts in dynamic exchange. Libraries are not merely in communities, they are communities: they preserve and promote community memories; they provide mentors not only for the exploration of stored memory, but also for the creation of new artifacts of memory. What was the library of the past? A symbol of a society
I liked "On the Way to the Library Experience of the Future" and have listed a partial quote below:

What are libraries? Libraries are not just collections of documents and books, they are conversations, they are convocations of people, ideas, and artifacts in dynamic exchange. Libraries are not merely in communities, they are communities: they preserve and promote community memories; they provide mentors not only for the exploration of stored memory, but also for the creation of new artifacts of memory. What are libraries? Libraries are not just collections of documents and books, they are conversations, they are convocations of people, ideas, and artifacts in dynamic exchange. Libraries are not merely in communities, they are communities: they preserve and promote community memories; they provide mentors not only for the exploration of stored memory, but also for the creation of new artifacts of memory. What was the library of the past? A symbol of a society

WEEK 5 : 12. & !3 : WIKIS

2008-12-02T13:46:00.000-08:00

Wiki means "Quick" in Hawaiian.

An interesting exchange of information and opinions.

I especially enjoyed "Book Lovers Wiki". A virtual bookclub. Books reviewed and commented on by the world's wiki bloggers.

I also liked "Library Sucess Wiki" . There is enormous potential for future application by our libraries.
Possible "Book Readers" wikis or summer reading, teen clubs...

WEEK 4 :10 & 11

2008-11-19T18:59:00.000-08:00

Fickr mashups and 3rd party sites.

A lot of fun ( bit of a time waster perhaps...)

I particularly liked "montagr". Very intriging.
The one I viewed was a collage of photos of people in tiny squares.
you could click on any one and see a larger and clearer view.
Almost a virtual picture!!

Week 4: 9 Photos and Images : Flickr

2008-11-13T14:43:00.000-08:00

A potentially fabulous site/tool. More practice required

Week 3 : 8 Rollyo

2008-11-03T15:47:00.000-08:00

Setting up Rollyo was a bit confusing and time consuming. On that basis I'm not sure about it's practicality for future use :(

2008-11-03T15:40:00.001-08:00

WEEK 3 : 7

2008-10-14T15:51:00.000-07:00

The "Library Thing"

WOW!

I love this ! I can envisige many a contented hour here.
So many books and so little time.....

Week 3: 6 Play Week

2008-10-02T20:18:00.000-07:00

I have had a play with some online image generators. What fun!
I liked Wordle and can see how useful it may be ( as well as fun)
I have posted my wordle creation here on my blog.

Week 2: 4 & 5

2008-10-02T19:59:00.000-07:00

http://www.bloglines.com/public/travelbug

I have signed up to some bloglines. I found the NZ Herald site very useful and interesting.
I note that I have some blogline feeds to view.
The above address is my public address.

Creating a blog : WEEK 1 : 1, 2 & 3

2008-09-22T15:48:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Annie for her expert advice and patience to a slow beginner.