THING#7 Web 2.0 Communication Tools

Our library uses e-mail through the circulation system, Millenium. Patrons can choose to be notified of holds, overdues, etc. through e-mail instead of regular mail. This is a nice option for those who use e-mail. We also use e-mail to deliver messages or information to fellow staff members. It is a fast, convenient method.
I have tried text messaging, but I am not a user of instant messaging. I attempted to use my son's MSN account.(Son is away at college) It said I need to install an update which I tried and failed. I then tried to install it independent of his account which seems to have clogged up my computer as it has not installed and
my computer refuses to go places quickly as a result. I will finish this blog and then try again to install MSN. I do not think I will be a regular user, but I want to say I tried it.
I was unable to join a web conference as the ones I checked were not in session at this time. There are some coming up that I may be able to join. I think these will be very good learning opportunities.

THING #6 - A.P.I.

I added two more images to my blog from Image Generator. It was fun and easy!
I can see lots of applications for that site in the library. It really would add a lot to signs, posters, etc.

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THINGS #6 Application Programming Interface

I think I need a course on how to import pictures to your blog! Somehow I selected the wrong document. I will try this again. I did have fun creating the trading card and I can see practical applications in the library. We could use this for the summer reading program when the children register. Each child could have a card that shows they are participating in the reading program. The cards could be punched each time they attend an event.

THINGS #5 - More Flickr

Spell with flickr: lutefisk23

I had fun spelling with the photos from flickr. I did have trouble importing it to my blog. I still have not been able to import the actual word, only the site to click on. I'm sure if I had a teenager available, they would be able to show me the
correct procedure!

THING#4 Flickr

I have successfully added two pictures of my library to my blog. It was not an easy process! I'm sure with experience it would become easier. This is a great tool for adding pictures to a blog or web site. We have a library website that we have pictures on through flickr. Now I know how it is done! It's a great way to share what's going on in your library.

THING#4 Flickr

P1000094,
originally uploaded by lanelson23.

I will add another picture to see if I remember how to do this!

THING#4 Flickr

P1000096,
originally uploaded by lanelson23.

I am hoping to add this picture to my blog. It is the circulation desk in the children's area where I work.

Flickr: Photos from lanelson23

Flickr: Photos from lanelson23: "23"

THING#3 LEARN ABOUT RSS

I have learned about RSS and have subscribed to Google Reader. It will be fun to see what kinds of e-mail I get. I subscribed to quite a few and may want to unsubscribe which I am not sure how to do. I am also wondering how to put RSS feeds on my blog. I will do some more exploring on this issue. I do already have a few
feeds to my e-mail account which I subscribed to while on their sites. I did it without realizing I was using RSS.

THING #2 What is Library 2.0

We all seem to find the time to do the things we really want to do. We need to remember that learning new things is interesting and challenging and worthwhile in the long run. Life is a continuous learning process. Therefore, I will find the time to do 23 Things on a Stick.
I am participating in 23 Things on a Stick at the encouragement of our head librarian
who is a technojunkie. I hope to learn about lots of new technologies that could be useful in the library. I also hope to understand what the young people seem to learn by osmosis. If I need to know something on the computer, I ask my sons or another teenager and they usually can answer my question. They have grown up with computers and it is part of their daily lives. They aren't afraid to try new technologies in order to see what they can do with them. We all need to have that mindset.
I love the internet because so much knowledge is available quickly. We find in our library that reference books are hardly used anymore when it's easier just to google something. We do not get the reference questions that we used to get because the majority of people are aware of the knowledge available on the internet. One of the skills we can teach others is how to determine the reliability of the sources that are available. Wikipedia, the internet encyclopedia, is an example of this. My son created an entry on Wikipedia which is part fact and part humorous ribbing of a friend of his. Is everyone aware that Wikipedia may or may not be a reliable source?
I am a beginner in the use of Web 2.0 tools, but I hope to soon become more knowledgeable. I am looking forward to introducing pictures and videos to my blog
in order to see how that process works.