Library Learning 2.0 Thing 30

Overall, this was a wonderful way to train many people at one time over a period of 12 weeks. (Actually a short time for this training). I think the incentive offered at the end (MP3 Player) was a great motivator for many of us. I believe many people who initially did this for the incentive did not expect to learn so much or realize how many useful resources this training was going to cover. I do think for upcoming trainings such as this ....that maybe to incorporate each activity into 1 blog per week instead of blogging after each activity. Initially, I did not realize how the blogging was set up. (I must admit, I was a little confused until I realized how it was set up). I had to go back and blog the activities I had missed which threw my numbering off on my blogger. Another thing I would like to suggest is to have a few demo trainings throughout after Thing 8. (Just a little reinforcement which many of us can grasp with the visual aid from the instructor). For example...have it in place of an LCDT or something to that effect. Perhaps you could have it in the auditorium at CL with a power point demo. Here, at my llibrary we were all very fortunate because our building Manager and our Supervisor were very supportive in helping all they could with answering questions and allocating a reserved spot in the computer lab for us to work on this project. Over all...it was fun, enjoyable, enlightening and the time went by quite quickly. It left me feeling more confident and more "caught up" with technology.

Library Learning 2.0 Thing 29

This has been a great opportunity for me and all of us for that matter to have the chance to step out of our boxes and learn about some new programs to help make our lives easier in organizing our stuff accessing info., etc. and that are free to use. Many of these programs I will probably never use and some of them I already have been using quite often. At least now I have a sense of familiarity with them when the customers and staff talk about them. I do believe you have to continuously use a program on a regular basis to really understand all of the many things they have to offer. My favorite programs are MYSpace, Youtube, Ebay and Amazon which I already use pretty much regularly. The new programs which I enjoyed learning a little about were Delicious, IM, RSS Feeds, and The Library Thing.

Learning 2.0 Thing 28 Rollyo

This is an interesting site. It's actually a great way to organize sites that you may use often. Another type of bookmarking (if you will). After registering...log in and name your list...then, make a list of favorite sites. All you do is login and choose weather you want to go to your list of sites or sites on the web. You click on your site link and the site comes up and up to date. By clicking on Dashboard...there is a selection of "starter sites" that you can choose from as well. Check it out!

Library 2.0 Thing 27 The Library Thing

http://www.librarything.com/

The site is awesome! What a great way to keep track of all the books you read. It's very easy to manipulate your way around the site as well. After you log in..click on link "Add books"....type in title or author and a selection of different published copies appear. Select the one you have read and it is added to your list. You can add tags (kind of like a reminder) to the book. There is also a list of "maybe" or "maybe not" related titles that other people have read that also have your title. You can select Fiction or Non Fiction. I really enjoyed this site. Also, this is wonderful to be able to access at work to give customers ideas of a particular title that I have read to recommend that relates to their request.

Learning 2.0 Thing 26 Image Generators

I got my Myspace Cursors from 123mycodes.com



This is a great tool! No need to download just type in "image generators" and click on link and choose what you are looking for and copy and paste it in for example your MYspace page.

Learning 2.0 Thing 25

http://podcast.denverlibrary.org/rss

OK...I now have a little better understanding of how podcasting works. :-) I think this is a great way to expose library related materials to others in the field or to customers via podcasting. For example: stories, music, articles, programs, etc. that spark an interest to individuals who want to hear them as opposed to reading to oneself online. Not only library related but for any other reason as well. Or..for people that want to send their own podcasts on the net. Only thing is some of these programs you have to sign up for in order to use them to be able to do this. I'm not sure if you have to pay or if its free of charge.

Learning 2.0 Thing 24 Podcasts

I went to a few Podcast sites and listened to a variety of music. Some of the sites had no samples to hear ...they wanted you to pay for the song. Whereas, Youtube will let you listen to anything you want along with a video for free. I prefer Youtube...maybe its because that is what I am most familiar with. I need to learn more about Podcasting.