Thing 14: Online Productivity Tools

Thing 13: Library Thing

I know I will really like this thing for myself. It will help me keep up with the books I've read. I toured Library Thing, started my own account, added books to my library, but could not create a widget to my blog. It kept saying "this gadget is broken". I will try again later. I could not find any local events. I will sure tell others about Library Thing, especially the people who ask if we keep a list of what they have checked out.

Thing 12: Wikis

I really like Wikis better since watching the video. I was never excited about using Wikipedia, but now I see there are other uses as well. I liked the library wikis, using it to keep policy and procedures and instructions handy for anyone to use. I agree with why teachers limit students using Wikipedia for research because of the students using it only as a source. I edited the Neflin Wiki.

Thing 11: Social Media

I'm not excited about this thing. I don't feel like I am really reading news and just don't care for junk news or gossip columns. I don't wouldn't recommend them because what I thinks is news worthy may not be what to others. I also think these sites would be time wasters.

Thing 10: Tagging and Delicious

I learned alot doing this thing. Didn't know anything about tagging or book marking websites.

I now understand about tagging. I think it is a good idea. I think I will like the delicious part of this thing the best as I do not have a designated computer at work. I have a delicious account now. It will be a good tool to use at the library.

Thing 9: Sharing - slides, photos, databases

I used Picture Trail to creat the photo cube of the library. It was easy to use. I think these are all fun things to use. They make being creative for the noncreative person easy.

Thing 8: Communication - Web 2.0 Style

I used AIM alot while my husband was working out of the country. It was alot cheaper than talking on the phone every night.

I do not have the opportunity to use it now because I do not sit at a designated computer at work, but I think this is a great tool for larger areas that have more patrons and funding for staff to devote to instant messaging and reference.

Our Library uses its email to communicate with the branch libraries and the administration office. We only have had one patron communicate with us through our email about books he has on hold or has ordered through the Interlibrary loan system. No other patrons use our email.

I do not use text messaging on my phone, I try to keep cost down and for us its just as cheap to use our minutes. I also like to talk. I think it will be a great tool for simple questions and sending pictures. Plan to get text messaging on our phones when my son goes away to the army in July.

I have done Webinar Classes through neflin. I believe one was Library 2.0 and the other was about Dealing with difficult patrons. Its a great idea saves travel time and money.