#15 Future Perspectives on Libraries

I read the IceBerg blog and agreed with the 3 topics that were discussed: Building the library collection, User Education, and Come to Us Services. Going through this program makes me anxious. I wonder how will I ever stay a step ahead of my patrons?...how will I ever learn everything that is out there?...how do I decide which is the best tools to share with my patrons? Rick Anderson discusses how we continue to build our library collection when actually, circulation statistics are down...shouldn't we be using our budget for more technology/Web services for our patrons? How much service are we expected to offer? I like Anderson's thoughts that the Web is also responsible for making new programs easier for patrons to use. And lastly, that we need to rethink how the library can reach our patrons, instead of expecting them to always come to us.

#14 Technorati

I played around with www.Technorati.com and had the most success when I searched under "posts". I came up with a list of bloggers who have been, or are, a part of the School Library Web 2.0. I liked one so much http://slimlibrary.blogspot.com that I added it to my delicious page, but then everything started shutting down!!! (see blog #13). I didn't add my blog to this website because I really don't know that I want anyone seeing my blog. Maybe I'll add it later.

#13 www.delicious.com

The school librarian with whom I share my duties, has talked to me about www.delicious.com. So, I was very interested to do this part of the project. I moved all 285 bookmarks from my Favorites to Delicious, and then I tagged each one of them! It also gave me the opportunity to delete sites I no longer need. Delicious was automatically added to my igoogle account and since then I have had trouble using the Internet. When delicious is open, I get a message box saying that this "add-on" is interfering with Internet Explorer, and every tab I have open is closed down! I have tried to make changes to delicious, but finally removed igoogle as my home page, and open up tabs separately. Ouch! This program has certainly backfired on me until I learn how to solve the problem. I thought it was a great idea and I enjoyed organizing all my sites by tabs. It works al right at school, so it must have something to do with my home computer.

#12

ROLLYO CUSTOM SEARCH ENGINE

I created my own personal search engine site for crockpot recipes. I'm always trying to find recipes that I can put in the crockpot in the morning and then come home to a prepared meal waiting for me! By adding all the different crockpot recipes in Rollyo, I only have to type in my searh request once to get many new recipes! Great Idea!!! http://rollyo.com/profile.html?from=reg

#11

http://upcoming.yahoo.com/ UPCOMING EVENTS Love this sight! I'm always looking for fun and inexpensive events in our area that we could attend with our family and friends. I came across events that we have done previously, like the Bluegrass Festival in Gettysburg. I invited several couples who like the same music to join us for this event. Then I found a comedy show close by...The Smother Brothers! My husband enjoys comedy and I used to watch them when I was a little girl, so now I'm going to check out getting tickets for us!

#10

IMAGE CHEF.COM This site was easy to use, and easy to upload to my blog. I think I will use this often!

Bunnies

COMIC STRIP GENERATOR This site wasn't easy to get the final product into my blog, & it was not able to send it via email either.
View my 2 cute bunnies easter comic (make your own HERE)!

#8 & #9 RSS

I set up RSS feeds in my igoogle account under the Google Reader. I must say this was the most frustrating application of the Web 2.0 class so far. I love my igoogle page, but it takes a terribly long time to load and as I was working with the Google Reader, if I made a mistake, or had to go back, it took so much time. I added the Shifted Librarian to my RSS feed, and also the Library Comics listed on the Web 2.0 page. I then went to Google's choices and found many that I liked in cooking, exercise, news, and entertainment. So many that when I returned to the igoogle page there were 60 feeds waiting for me to read! Now this may become more of a chore than a pleasure! I'm the type of person who has to clean out her Outlook Inbox, delete photos off my camera as soon as they are downloaded, etc. I don't like to feel like I'm not keeping up with things. So, I don't know if I will like this RSS feed. I wanted to add our local newspaper, who had the icon for an RSS feed, but the Google Reader said it wasn't one. So, after trying that for several attempts, I was frustrated. This is my first day of Easter vacation and I've spent too much of it sitting in front of the computer. Time to move on to something else!

#s 5, 6, & 7

I created a Flickr account and uploaded some pictures from my last birthday. It was easy to do. Then I uploaded a "mash" item by created my own trading card. I decided to create my trading card by focusing on the theme of camping. My husband and I purchased a used RV two years ago and have enjoyed exploring state parks with our family and friends. Although the Flickr account was easy, I think I still prefer my Snapfish and Shutterfly accounts for loading my pictures. With Flickr, it only allowed me to upload one picture at a time and I prefer Snapfish and Shutterfly's uploading capabilities better. http://www.flickr.com/

#4 Registering My Blog

BLOGGER.COM I sent an email to the posted sight giving my blog address. I hope this means that I will be able to see other Web 2.0 students' blogs! http://www.blogger.com

#3 Setting Up a Blog & Avatar

AVATARS This is my first experience creating a blog. My friends who travel a lot have a blog that I enjoy reading to know where they are traveling and what they are doing. I had a little trouble moving the Avatar to my blog screen, but I remembered the 7 Habits that says view problems as challenges. Now I want to know, who is going to read this? and why? http://avatars.yahoo.com/

#2 Pointers from Lifelong Learners

I was impressed with the tutorial powerpoint presentation on the 7 1/2 Habits of Lifelong Learners. It was nicely displayed, and the narration gave the feeling of having a teacher in the room with me. After high school, I worked in the business field for eleven years. Then I decided to go to college to become a teacher. I was married with a toddler and pregnant with our second child. When I graduated from college, my two little girls and husband, along with many other family members, sat in the bleachers to watch my graduation. I was proud that I had accomplished my dream of a college education. I became employed at a public school, and quickly enrolled in a Master's of Education program. Then I began a Master of Library Science program. I faced many challenges as a young mother, wife, teacher, and student to receive my degrees, but it was worth it. Now, as a new librarian, I continue to challenge myself to keep up with new information skills. This program will be a big help to accomplish that goal!

#1 Reading about School Library Web 2.0

PA ONLINE WEB 2.0 Program for new Librarians. I'm excited that I was chosen to join this learning activity for school librarians. I have been learning different Web 2.0 activities to use in lessons for students, but this will make me feel more confident! http://paweb20.blogspot.com/