Monday, April 7, 2008
Thing 12
Digg, Reddit, etc. Rating and recommending content. Hmm. Interesting concept. I would be tempted to use a tool like this to find patron perspectives on topics such as Reader's Advisory.
Thing 11
I think tagging is one way that libraries have imaginatively reinvented themselves. Dewey? Of course we do. Should we do more? Maybe tagging or labeling is the answer.
Thing 10
The concept of a wiki is good. Eventually the cream will rise to the top of the "reality" bottle. I can see great value in this tool and may find occasion to use it if I don't have to log in. That's the most tiresome part of this whole exercise, and not one that's unique that I've read.
Thing 9
Document sharing would be fine with any of these tools if one didn't first have to ask for permission. Already knowing how to edit, highlight & change text attributes is something I already know. In these cases, it would be just a matter of finding the tools in however they're laid out on the page.
Thing 8
Thing 8: Photosharing. Aye. Again. Regardless of being able to use Slideshare without creating another account, I created another account. And then received this message: This slideshow is currently being converted to SlideShare's format. It will be ready soon. Please check after sometime. I only added one picture and created the account, and this was a long wait. Having used and seen Flickr for photosharing and other pic sites for photo manipulation, I'll pass on this site and stick with what I know. It was good to explore tho'.
Thing 7
Thing 7 Tools: I've participated in a few Webinars and have found them to be successfully useful. If I had images to insert, this would receive two thumbs up. We use Instant Messaging regularly and have had great conversations that have taken place of gathering for a meeting. My favorite 'convo' was about stickering at one of our branches. I can text message on a cell phone but won't be doing this routinely until I possess a cell phone with a QWERTY keyboard! Have known people who use Meebo and Twitter but because I am tired of creating accounts, I'll pass on these. Besides, since creating a Facebook account, my nieces and nephews are probably tired of me stalking them! lol
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