Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Week 9 Podcasts and Audio
I can see so many uses for podcasting, both audio and video, in the public library. Chidren's storytimes, author talks, teen webcasts, patrons giving book reviews, the possibilities are endless. What a great means of making this content widely available to the general public.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Week 8 Answer boards and social searching
I really enjoyed this week, activities seemed easier than last week, and I found the whole concept of answer boards really interesting and a great tool. "Slamming the boards" is a terrific idea for librarians to participate in. Who better to provide well-sourced dependable answers and referrals? And what better way to promote libraries and 'de-mystify' the role of librarians in the community?
'Mosman Readers' is Mosman Library's very own social network, where members of the public can add book reviews and add to the Library's blog and meet like-minded readers online.
'Mosman Readers' is Mosman Library's very own social network, where members of the public can add book reviews and add to the Library's blog and meet like-minded readers online.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Week 6 Video online Youtube and Google video
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Hopefully have successfully embedded a Youtube video into my blog. Can see how they would be great for author talks, HSC discussion groups and the like.
Hopefully have successfully embedded a Youtube video into my blog. Can see how they would be great for author talks, HSC discussion groups and the like.
Week 5 Wikipedia and Wikis
The videoclip was a great example of the benefits of a wiki, for example, in the co-ordination of an event by a group of people, so easy to use, flexible and the base for collective knowledge. I could see it being used by branch libraries to co-ordinate events and also for patrons to post book reviews, great for book-clubs.
Even though there is the danger of spam and vandalism, it seems that this does not happen alot, and that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. I was most impressed with the "Library Success : A Best Practices Wiki", belonging to the 'community of librarians'. Great to see what innovative creations there are around in the library world.
Even though there is the danger of spam and vandalism, it seems that this does not happen alot, and that the advantages far outweigh the disadvantages. I was most impressed with the "Library Success : A Best Practices Wiki", belonging to the 'community of librarians'. Great to see what innovative creations there are around in the library world.
Week 4 RSS
RSS is such a great tool that can bring information to you, rather than you wasting time seeking out information. It enables you to keep up with new stuff on the web that is of interest to you.
As I am very interested in the world of children's literature, I subscribed to the Chidren's Book Council of Australia website to keep up to date on book awards and happenings. ABS Statistically Speaking is also great for librarians.
As I am very interested in the world of children's literature, I subscribed to the Chidren's Book Council of Australia website to keep up to date on book awards and happenings. ABS Statistically Speaking is also great for librarians.
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