Whoops! I have managed to skip Thing 19. It's Monday! ("And everybody works on Monday" says Kevin Kline as "Dave.")
SO...THAT being said, although I am not yet a member of any other social network beyond Myspace and Facebook, I definitely intend on joining Flixster because I like movies. A lot. And I can associate it with my Myspace account, which will make it easier. That's one of my gripes. I love social networking and online tools because I'm a product of the Internet generation (despite the fact that I'm on the older end). However, the number of accounts you have to create is getting a little long-winded and extensive. That said, I DID join Gather as well, and I look forward to honing in on my librarian sense by joining "What's on my bookshelf" - I think that this will be a very helpful tool in my career!
So? What are YOUR thoughts? Any suggestions?
Showing posts with label Facebook. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Facebook. Show all posts
Monday, March 30, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Thing 18: Facebook and Myspace
FACEBOOK:
Yes, I have an account. Find me by searching my first and last names. And yes, I am a member of several groups ... Hogwarts, Gators, Breast Cancer Awareness, etc. As to whyit may be the fastest growing social network, I'm really not sure, but I am eager to see what others have to say as for reasoning. For me, My space is to young, so the ".edu" reasoning for "Young Adults" makes sense, and I can completely understand why college students would be upset if this was opened up to the "general public." Hmmmm...is the reputation deserved? Well...on one hand, t's easy to use and it's one tool that allows my generation to keep in touch with each other. On the other hand, I've heard others who are NOT of my generation argue that it doesn't allow you to be outside or have LIVE contact with these same people, etc. etc. Go figure. Welcome technology.
MYSPACE
Libraries use Myspace as a means to communicate with teens and children. It is a way to publicize and promote activities, programs, and services. Teens and kids can become "friends" with your library's account and follow along. The library can even send out event invitations as a reminder. On top of that, this is a cool way of getting pictures of programs up to share. You can then associate someone's account (ask permission!) so that they have easy access to it as well. As far as I am concerned, I still have a Myspace account (thought MS is going out of style) simply b/c I have musician friends who use this platform to promote their music, and this is one means by which I can support them. This is another thing we can use with our teens...get them to associate the music with our page or create other programs that open other's eye to new songs, musicians, and styles.
PS: OK, those of you who are not much into High School Reunions, please don't laugh! I went onto Facebook last night and found out that our Senior Class Pres, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer created a Class of '99 Reunion group. YAY!
Yes, I have an account. Find me by searching my first and last names. And yes, I am a member of several groups ... Hogwarts, Gators, Breast Cancer Awareness, etc. As to whyit may be the fastest growing social network, I'm really not sure, but I am eager to see what others have to say as for reasoning. For me, My space is to young, so the ".edu" reasoning for "Young Adults" makes sense, and I can completely understand why college students would be upset if this was opened up to the "general public." Hmmmm...is the reputation deserved? Well...on one hand, t's easy to use and it's one tool that allows my generation to keep in touch with each other. On the other hand, I've heard others who are NOT of my generation argue that it doesn't allow you to be outside or have LIVE contact with these same people, etc. etc. Go figure. Welcome technology.
MYSPACE
Libraries use Myspace as a means to communicate with teens and children. It is a way to publicize and promote activities, programs, and services. Teens and kids can become "friends" with your library's account and follow along. The library can even send out event invitations as a reminder. On top of that, this is a cool way of getting pictures of programs up to share. You can then associate someone's account (ask permission!) so that they have easy access to it as well. As far as I am concerned, I still have a Myspace account (thought MS is going out of style) simply b/c I have musician friends who use this platform to promote their music, and this is one means by which I can support them. This is another thing we can use with our teens...get them to associate the music with our page or create other programs that open other's eye to new songs, musicians, and styles.
PS: OK, those of you who are not much into High School Reunions, please don't laugh! I went onto Facebook last night and found out that our Senior Class Pres, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer created a Class of '99 Reunion group. YAY!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Thing 13: LibraryThing
OK, for starters, you can FIND me @ LadyLibrarianLyss.
Second...technology is sometimes a pain in the neck. I lost my whole entry b/c Blogger crashed. How much does that just ruin it? Point being...in learning about all the new technologies, one thing I learned is that they aren't perfect!
As far as blogging about my experiences...overall, Library Thing is AWESOME! I know, I know...I've heard people say that creating accounts really puts everyone out there...kind of a "Big Brother is watching" kind of thing. This tool, at the very least, is easy to use and serves a fantastic purpose. For starters, this will be an excellent tool to use as I am the Youth Services Librarian. Parent and kids alike will come to me for recommendations, be it for leisure or what do I read next?, research and home work, and even parenting or social (schools, boys, girls, etc.)survival skills.
In addition to this, LibraryThing offers the Local venue. I have had trouble adding these local venues (including my own branch) to my favorites. Again, technology isn't perfect. However, this is extremely beneficial as I can post my children's and teens programming to my branch's account to advertise it. In this day in age when statisitics mean money (and jobs), this is definitely an asset.
Thus far, I have used the tools on Facebook to recommend books I have read, but this tool is hard for me to find; LibraryThing will definitely be an easier alternative! I look forward to using this! In fact, this is definitely something I will apply to my home library. As a librarian, I tend to be selective when purchasing books, and this will be a great way not only to catalog what I have but to promote these titles to others who might share my taste!
I joined GoodReads this evening. It seems to be very similar to LibraryThing, and I'm okay with that. These are some more tools that I have absolutely enjoyed playing with and can incorporate into my daily routine at work. It's practical.
Second...technology is sometimes a pain in the neck. I lost my whole entry b/c Blogger crashed. How much does that just ruin it? Point being...in learning about all the new technologies, one thing I learned is that they aren't perfect!
As far as blogging about my experiences...overall, Library Thing is AWESOME! I know, I know...I've heard people say that creating accounts really puts everyone out there...kind of a "Big Brother is watching" kind of thing. This tool, at the very least, is easy to use and serves a fantastic purpose. For starters, this will be an excellent tool to use as I am the Youth Services Librarian. Parent and kids alike will come to me for recommendations, be it for leisure or what do I read next?, research and home work, and even parenting or social (schools, boys, girls, etc.)survival skills.
In addition to this, LibraryThing offers the Local venue. I have had trouble adding these local venues (including my own branch) to my favorites. Again, technology isn't perfect. However, this is extremely beneficial as I can post my children's and teens programming to my branch's account to advertise it. In this day in age when statisitics mean money (and jobs), this is definitely an asset.
Thus far, I have used the tools on Facebook to recommend books I have read, but this tool is hard for me to find; LibraryThing will definitely be an easier alternative! I look forward to using this! In fact, this is definitely something I will apply to my home library. As a librarian, I tend to be selective when purchasing books, and this will be a great way not only to catalog what I have but to promote these titles to others who might share my taste!
I joined GoodReads this evening. It seems to be very similar to LibraryThing, and I'm okay with that. These are some more tools that I have absolutely enjoyed playing with and can incorporate into my daily routine at work. It's practical.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thing 9: Sharing Slides, Photos, and Databases
The library uses the Flicker box to display images of the library and its staff. Depending on written permission, I think that this is a great tool to promote programs as well. We take pictures at our programs at my branch, and although we do NOT publish these on the web for security purposes (and due to the written permission aspect of it), the fact that the technology is there enhances our services.
Personal uses? It's a photo album that you can share with the folks who know how to find them...re: the people attached to your account...aka "friends."
I uploaded my Flickr account to create a Photo Montage on this account using the tools apsect of the page prior to reading the prompt. I think that this goes to show that it is easy to use.
I'm having second thoughts about recommending it to others. I know that I'm a product of my generation, and we're all up on Facebook, etc. I know others who feel that this is an invasion of their privacy and their personal life. I completely agree with them to a certain extent. I wouldn't put anything up that I wouldn't be comfortable sharing with my professional colleagues, but I also know that some of them disagree as it contributes to this sense of a loss of privacy.
As far as using other sharing tools for photos and documents, you know my drill. I also have an account set up through a very popular photosharing website. My aunt is very proud of her grandkids, and it gives me the opportunity to see the photos. It makes me happy because I cannot see my cousins and their kids as they live in Miami and I live in St. Augustine. You MUST be invited to view the photos, so this type of sharing tends to be a little more private.
Personal uses? It's a photo album that you can share with the folks who know how to find them...re: the people attached to your account...aka "friends."
I uploaded my Flickr account to create a Photo Montage on this account using the tools apsect of the page prior to reading the prompt. I think that this goes to show that it is easy to use.
I'm having second thoughts about recommending it to others. I know that I'm a product of my generation, and we're all up on Facebook, etc. I know others who feel that this is an invasion of their privacy and their personal life. I completely agree with them to a certain extent. I wouldn't put anything up that I wouldn't be comfortable sharing with my professional colleagues, but I also know that some of them disagree as it contributes to this sense of a loss of privacy.
As far as using other sharing tools for photos and documents, you know my drill. I also have an account set up through a very popular photosharing website. My aunt is very proud of her grandkids, and it gives me the opportunity to see the photos. It makes me happy because I cannot see my cousins and their kids as they live in Miami and I live in St. Augustine. You MUST be invited to view the photos, so this type of sharing tends to be a little more private.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Thing 8: Communication Web 2.0 Style
::Sigh:: Something I am already in the know about. I have used various tools mentioned in this Thing since I was about 14...WOW-half my life. OK, don't laugh. I know -- I'm a bebe, but that's why this is so familiar to me. The first thing I learned was Instant Messaging via AOL. At the time it first came around, it was fascinating because you could meet up with your friends in your private "Chat Rooms" and gossip. I don't know why that was any more interesting than getting on the phone and talking, but it was. Meebo has definitely improved this tool.
Text Messaging is also rampant amongst friends AND colleagues. Same concept, you can send a quick message without the concern of hefty conversation, or you can send messages at times when it's inconvenient to talk. Of course, NO ONE here would EVER use it at a meeting or during any other work time!
And of course, what would this entry be without discussing Facebook or Myspace. You can leave messages on people's boards or through an e-mail program. AND it allows you to post and view pictures much like some of the exercises we've used here.
I attended the University of South Florida to attain my degree in Library Science. When I began, Blackboard was a tool that was still very new, but it was very helpful in that it allowed some of my fellow classmates to attend from locations outside of the Tampa area. As mentioned in the .pdf under this Thing on the NEFLIN blog, it could be difficult to gauge the progress that students were making, and I remember having technical difficulties trying to log on to a live session of classroom conferencing. However, this tool was such an asset, and it allowed so many valuable, bright people to complete a program to which they may have otherwise had no access.
E-mail is an extremely effective tool. It allows us to communicate and forward information that is vital to our careers. In my system, we rely on this as well as our respective wikis to conduct business, toss around our ideas, and discuss various components of our field.
I am most familiar with "Ask-a-Librarian" with regards to online reference. It is an extremely vital tool in that "patrons" can access reference assistance 24 hours a day while communicate with a professional in the field.
"The Meebo Challenge": When I entered college, I signed up for a free AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account, and a few years later, I also acquired a Yahoo!IM. Meebo allows you to open these accounts simaltaneously and IM a variety of people, not all of whom subscribe to both of those services. It is definitely worth checking out if you have mulitple accounts.
Updated (02/17/2009): After talking with one of my colleague, I have some more thoughts on the e-mail prompt. While e-mail provides an efficient line of communication, it is sometimes overused. We rely heavily on it, and there are times when perhaps a simple phone call or face-to-face meeting would suffice.
Text Messaging is also rampant amongst friends AND colleagues. Same concept, you can send a quick message without the concern of hefty conversation, or you can send messages at times when it's inconvenient to talk. Of course, NO ONE here would EVER use it at a meeting or during any other work time!
And of course, what would this entry be without discussing Facebook or Myspace. You can leave messages on people's boards or through an e-mail program. AND it allows you to post and view pictures much like some of the exercises we've used here.
I attended the University of South Florida to attain my degree in Library Science. When I began, Blackboard was a tool that was still very new, but it was very helpful in that it allowed some of my fellow classmates to attend from locations outside of the Tampa area. As mentioned in the .pdf under this Thing on the NEFLIN blog, it could be difficult to gauge the progress that students were making, and I remember having technical difficulties trying to log on to a live session of classroom conferencing. However, this tool was such an asset, and it allowed so many valuable, bright people to complete a program to which they may have otherwise had no access.
E-mail is an extremely effective tool. It allows us to communicate and forward information that is vital to our careers. In my system, we rely on this as well as our respective wikis to conduct business, toss around our ideas, and discuss various components of our field.
I am most familiar with "Ask-a-Librarian" with regards to online reference. It is an extremely vital tool in that "patrons" can access reference assistance 24 hours a day while communicate with a professional in the field.
"The Meebo Challenge": When I entered college, I signed up for a free AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) account, and a few years later, I also acquired a Yahoo!IM. Meebo allows you to open these accounts simaltaneously and IM a variety of people, not all of whom subscribe to both of those services. It is definitely worth checking out if you have mulitple accounts.
Updated (02/17/2009): After talking with one of my colleague, I have some more thoughts on the e-mail prompt. While e-mail provides an efficient line of communication, it is sometimes overused. We rely heavily on it, and there are times when perhaps a simple phone call or face-to-face meeting would suffice.
Thing 7: Online Image Generators
Thus far I think that this has been the easiest tool to learn about, and it has definitely been the most fun I've had (and I've had a lot of fun up until now). Online Image Generators are great tools for web design, be it social networking for myspace or facebook or more high-tech items such as professional websites. This is also beneficial for awareness (the ribbons you see on cars are available through one of these websites) and for studies in Graphic Design. Again, another great tool in the grand scheme of things!
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