Well, that was one exhilarating experience. I must say I have learned more in these 9 odd weeks than I have in the three years I spent in uni doing my degree!!
Web 2.0 has given me tools and access to information that I knew existed but not in that vast extent. I really enjoyed visiting sites like Flickr and LibraryThing.
I'm sorry I didn't put more pictures and stuff on my blog but time is always a factor when doing this. I am glad it's over but happy that I've learned a lot in the process!!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
#22 Ebooks
Project Gutenburg was highly different to what I had imagined it. I suppose the trend now is changing to ebooks and I think this service that they offer is good for those kind of people.
I had a quick search for authors I liked but found a myriad of others who had written much more interesting things. Downloading is probably simple now as most people have broadband and others rely on stuff like RSS feeds and such.
I must say I was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of things that were available there.
They even advertise for proofreaders!! It's so amazing what is there!
I must add though that I'm from a generation where we enjoyed turning the pages of a real book and thrilled at the ability to keep and hold a world of imagination in my hand!!
I had a quick search for authors I liked but found a myriad of others who had written much more interesting things. Downloading is probably simple now as most people have broadband and others rely on stuff like RSS feeds and such.
I must say I was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of things that were available there.
They even advertise for proofreaders!! It's so amazing what is there!
I must add though that I'm from a generation where we enjoyed turning the pages of a real book and thrilled at the ability to keep and hold a world of imagination in my hand!!
#21 Podcasts
Yeah, the end is in sight!!
So I went and checked out Podcast.com and found out that it was a very interesting site with access to literally hundreds of cool and interesting feeds. As requested I just did a search for stuff on book reviews and such and found one called "Book Recommendations, Blog and Podcast: Books on the Nightstand". It turned out to be an interesting place to experience book reviews of latest books which looked really tempting!
I have added this to my Bloglines account and think getting feeds of latest book reviews is helpful as it's already been read by someone else!!
So I went and checked out Podcast.com and found out that it was a very interesting site with access to literally hundreds of cool and interesting feeds. As requested I just did a search for stuff on book reviews and such and found one called "Book Recommendations, Blog and Podcast: Books on the Nightstand". It turned out to be an interesting place to experience book reviews of latest books which looked really tempting!
I have added this to my Bloglines account and think getting feeds of latest book reviews is helpful as it's already been read by someone else!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
#20 YouTube
Well I went into YouTube and had a good look at the various videos that were there. I did a search for TV programs I had seen before and I found some really good excerpts from ones I used to enjoy laughing at. I really liked the videos on YouTube as there were so many of them to choode from. Occasionally there were some which weren't to my liking but that's one of the hazards of not refining your search I imagine.
I suppose some videos related to library applications can be posted onto the library websites such as virtual guides to help people locate items can be helpful in the future. But I guess things like these will inevitably enter into the libraries of tomorrow.
I suppose some videos related to library applications can be posted onto the library websites such as virtual guides to help people locate items can be helpful in the future. But I guess things like these will inevitably enter into the libraries of tomorrow.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
#19 Web 2.0 Tools
I must say this Web 2.0 stuff is really getting under my skin. If only there were enough hours in the day to go through everything with a clear mind as well!!
Well, since I like travelling I looked at the winners of the that category. There were some really good ones there. People can atually compare prices and find the cheaper option. The Honourable Mention site was more like a place for people to share their own experiences and to find stuff like travel guides, hotel reviews and such.
In a library tools such as these could be useful as we can recommend them to people who come to seek our help in finding related information on the Internet.
Well, since I like travelling I looked at the winners of the that category. There were some really good ones there. People can atually compare prices and find the cheaper option. The Honourable Mention site was more like a place for people to share their own experiences and to find stuff like travel guides, hotel reviews and such.
In a library tools such as these could be useful as we can recommend them to people who come to seek our help in finding related information on the Internet.
#18 Online productivity
Another account created for the sake of higher learning!
I actually think ZohoWriter is an exceptionally interesting tool that will aid people in doing all kinds of work. I can see how students can benefit from such a tool. Especially when doing projects and assignments, ZohoWriter could really help the prospective student who finds it difficult to get started by themselves.
I am also impressed with the other products that are availabe such as spreadsheets and on line presentations.
I actually think ZohoWriter is an exceptionally interesting tool that will aid people in doing all kinds of work. I can see how students can benefit from such a tool. Especially when doing projects and assignments, ZohoWriter could really help the prospective student who finds it difficult to get started by themselves.
I am also impressed with the other products that are availabe such as spreadsheets and on line presentations.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
#17 Social Networking
I went and had a look at the Bebo page set up by the Auckland City library and I thought it looked ok. Obviously I couldn't see the whole page with all the pictures and things but all in all I thought it was quite interesting.
As for MySpace and Facebook, well I wasn't able to have a look as they are blocked by council. I'll probably have to have a look later and comment on MySpace and Bebo. I actually know a bit about Facebook as I already have an account and enjoy sending messages to my friends.
I'll have a look at that Hennepin County Library link later and comment on it then.
Well, just had a look at MySpace and Bebo and I have to say they are both quite similar to Facebook. Bebo seems to be formatted for the tennagers and such.
I also had a look at the Hennepin County Library link and I actually didn't expect to find a Facebook profile! It looked really interesting and seems to be a very successfull profile as they had quite a lot of people using it. I liked the search bar for the library catalog and the Chat with a Librarian feature looks like it has been used a lot.
As for MySpace and Facebook, well I wasn't able to have a look as they are blocked by council. I'll probably have to have a look later and comment on MySpace and Bebo. I actually know a bit about Facebook as I already have an account and enjoy sending messages to my friends.
I'll have a look at that Hennepin County Library link later and comment on it then.
Well, just had a look at MySpace and Bebo and I have to say they are both quite similar to Facebook. Bebo seems to be formatted for the tennagers and such.
I also had a look at the Hennepin County Library link and I actually didn't expect to find a Facebook profile! It looked really interesting and seems to be a very successfull profile as they had quite a lot of people using it. I liked the search bar for the library catalog and the Chat with a Librarian feature looks like it has been used a lot.
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