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.

Library Learning 2.0 ---Thing 9 Shared Feeds

http://www.google.com/reader/shared/15470238371790019413?hl=en

Being able to share ideas and articles with one another is a great way to learn and explore. I'm not sure if I have added my reader to this correctly or not but I will soon find out as soon as I'm through with this blog. :-)

Library Learning 2.0--Thing 10 RSS Feeds

I have seen these feeds on sites and didn't really understand what they were until now. This is so cool that you can have a place to go and read about something of interest without having to search time and time again on the net which takes up time and can be tiresome. After recognizing and selecting these feeds to be added to a reader...for example Google Reader...they can automatically be added so that you can continue reading the news on a daily basis as well as adding friends to your reader site and seeing what they are enjoying. By sharing sites in this way we can stay informed as well as having a variety of things to read and learn about.

Library Learning 2.0 Thing 11 IM messaging

I really like this. This is a very convenient way for customers to find out info about a topic that you may otherwise have to come into the library to find. You just go to the library web site and type in your question. In a matter of minutes you can have an answer. It's that quick and the best part is that you don't have to leave your home! Now this is the way of the future. I believe eventually library employees may even be able to work from their homes when designated to be the IM person in their building for a block of time.

Learning Library 2.0 -- Thing 13 Wikis

Wikis are a great way to keep staff informed and a place to express your thoughts on a subject, to advertise programs, to collect a bit of history about your library or community you work in. To me it's kind of like a Bulletin Board online. It can include a wide range of information and a place for employees and customers alike to go for their info. I am all for wikis in the library workplace.

Library Learning 2.0 Thing 15 Social Networking

I know that social networking sites such as MYSpace and Facebook are used by just about every teen around. I have mixed emotions about these sites. I think it's a wonderful way to keep in touch with their friends and to make new friends with similar interests. It's also a great way for them to stay informed about things that go on in their community such as activities, etc. as well as news or changes in their day to day lives. However, the maturity level of a teen to be expressing themselves publicly could be a harmful thing because their are also not nice people using these programs as well waiting for an opportunity. They need to think about what any long term effects things they print may have in store for them. There needs to be a safety training of some sort for these kids prio to opening an account with one of these networking programs to make them care enough to be aware of who will see their thoughts on these sites now and in the future. I know if I were a teen I would not think twice or even care about who or what I wrote about because the maturity level to care would not be there. Therefore, we need to educate the kids prior to opening up a MYspace/networking account of all of the negative as well as the positive points. Maybe our education system should figure out how and when would be a good time to do train these kids.