This was interesting. Had some technical problems,IT restrictions etc. I was able to view some podcast. Not sure why some were restricted and others not but we won't even go there. I'm sure the IT department would give me a very long answer and I don't really have the time. Anyway I can see how podcasts could be used at work. There are endless training and educational applications and then there are alot of general interest topics. Such as this.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Answer boards and social searching
Have enjoyed this weeks activities. Posted heaps to Del.icio.us. Loved the taste website. Ranking and comments are a great way to know if something is going to work.Dymocks also use the customer also bought idea that Amazon have.
Answer boards are an interesting idea. Have looked at them before. Have never post a question but have looked at questions and answers posted by others. My only concern is that you can't be sure of the accuracy of the answer.
At work we have an ask a Local Librarian on the intranet. If a query can not be answered at the Advisory Desk or needs in depth research it can be sent to the Local Librarian. The person is then contacted with the answer. I guess this could be done in the Answer board format.
Answer boards are an interesting idea. Have looked at them before. Have never post a question but have looked at questions and answers posted by others. My only concern is that you can't be sure of the accuracy of the answer.
At work we have an ask a Local Librarian on the intranet. If a query can not be answered at the Advisory Desk or needs in depth research it can be sent to the Local Librarian. The person is then contacted with the answer. I guess this could be done in the Answer board format.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
LibraryThing
Liked LibraryThing. Added some books I had on my desk. Love to add more but don't have the time. It is interesting to see how many other people have added the same books.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Del.icio.us
I can see how this would be usefull on the readers advisory desk. I need to check it out some more. The tag idea would make finding bookmarks easier. A the moment my favourites list is a mile long and finding the right one is not always easy. Tags and bundles would help put some order to the chaos. Now I need to find the time to post them to my Del.icio.us account.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Video online
I thought YouTube was just for car crashes and pranks. This weeks exercises have shown me it can be educational.
I liked the oral histories and exhibitions and can see how we could use this at work. We have exhibitions and could have videos of the artist discussing the work. Food for thought.
I liked the oral histories and exhibitions and can see how we could use this at work. We have exhibitions and could have videos of the artist discussing the work. Food for thought.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Wikis
Yes I'll admit it. I use Wikipedia to answer information requests. Sometime people just want a short easy to understand answer. Wikipedia fills this need and sometimes is a good starting point to further research.
At work we use the ill.wetpaint.com wiki and find it a useful source. I find the idea of adopting an intranet based wiki for procedure manuals a good one. We have our procedures on our intranet and are currently reviewing them. With only a limited number of staff being able to add or remove items it can be frustrating getting your procedures up. A wiki may make the process easier.
I liked the Book Lovers Wiki. Maybe we could investigate doing something along those lines at work.
At work we use the ill.wetpaint.com wiki and find it a useful source. I find the idea of adopting an intranet based wiki for procedure manuals a good one. We have our procedures on our intranet and are currently reviewing them. With only a limited number of staff being able to add or remove items it can be frustrating getting your procedures up. A wiki may make the process easier.
I liked the Book Lovers Wiki. Maybe we could investigate doing something along those lines at work.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
RSS
Not to sure I like RSS just yet. Just one more thing to check daily. I already have two work emails and now two personal emails to chaeck. Just wondering when I will get the time to check them all.
Moaning aside I did find some interesting sites. Not sure I will kepp them all. So far I have signed up to.
1. ABC News : just in. I checked this morning and had 81 to go through. Not sure if I will keep this one.
2. Librarins' Internet index: New This Week. New and newly discovered web sites for Librarians. Once a week feed sounds manageable and it should help to keep up to date.
3. LibraryBytes. News about libraries and new technology. Found some interesting things here this might be a keeper.
4. MashUp. From the SMH. Looks interesting.
5. The Shifted Librarian. Worth looking at.
6. Girls Guide. Can't all be work.
7. Powerhouse Museum - Photo of the Day. Well this one had me stumped for awhile and I almost admitted defeat. I took another look at it yesterday and finally figured out how to do it. Gave a little cheer. I think I will keep this one. Something light and interesting. Share a lovely photo occasionally.
How to use this at work? A feed for new events and program posted on the library web site. We current do a Newsletter maybe we could do an electronic version and create an RSS feed.
Looked at the Yarra Plenty Blog. Very impressive. I think I will go back and subscribe. I thought the Campbelltown City Library assignment blog was a great idea and would love to see us doing something similar in the future.
I better get back to work.
Moaning aside I did find some interesting sites. Not sure I will kepp them all. So far I have signed up to.
1. ABC News : just in. I checked this morning and had 81 to go through. Not sure if I will keep this one.
2. Librarins' Internet index: New This Week. New and newly discovered web sites for Librarians. Once a week feed sounds manageable and it should help to keep up to date.
3. LibraryBytes. News about libraries and new technology. Found some interesting things here this might be a keeper.
4. MashUp. From the SMH. Looks interesting.
5. The Shifted Librarian. Worth looking at.
6. Girls Guide. Can't all be work.
7. Powerhouse Museum - Photo of the Day. Well this one had me stumped for awhile and I almost admitted defeat. I took another look at it yesterday and finally figured out how to do it. Gave a little cheer. I think I will keep this one. Something light and interesting. Share a lovely photo occasionally.
How to use this at work? A feed for new events and program posted on the library web site. We current do a Newsletter maybe we could do an electronic version and create an RSS feed.
Looked at the Yarra Plenty Blog. Very impressive. I think I will go back and subscribe. I thought the Campbelltown City Library assignment blog was a great idea and would love to see us doing something similar in the future.
I better get back to work.
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