#13 Playtime with Online Image Generators Review

What a blast! I had a lot of fun with the Chance Card maker. When I get more time, I will be going back to this.

#12 Overdrive Downloads Review

I have previously used Overdrive to listen to books and classical music recordings in the collection. It's a great way to hear some unique things in our digital collection. We could expand our classical selection and see what contemporary composers we could add.

This is a wonderful service that would be great for customers who are home bound and can't get to a physical library for materials.

#11 Tag, You're It! Review

I set up an account on del.icio.us and looked around. It definitely is a helpful way to find websites that I am interested in. (I even downloaded an MP3 of John Denver's first album using a website listed on del.icio.us!)

What I think is best about this is the ease of finding relevant websites.

Wiki Review

I thought that a Wiki might come in handy to coordinate events happening in the library. Maybe even a way an employee may be able to keep on track with his/her supervisor. Very interesting.

YouTube, Hulu & Fancast Review

I have used YouTube before and it is entertaining to see the vast array of short videos are out there - especially those created by 'unprofessionals.

Hulu was great to see some T.V. shows that I have been wanting to see but haven't had the chance since I don't have cable.

What I liked most about Fancast was the in depth review of films - very helpful when looking for movies for my children to see.

I think these sites are helpful in keeping staff up to date with what visual entertainment is out there and help customers looking for the right kinds of DVDs to check out.

I really enjoyed this video on YouTube showing a guy playing the guitar like it was a piano. FANTASTIC!

Facebook Review

I enjoyed setting up my page on Facebook. It was simple to use and it had some wonderful features - adding pictures, ease of finding 'friends', and walking me through the steps.

I can see that these would be popular for communicating with friends and family and keeping them up-to-date on what's happening with your life.

Flikr Review

The image I found that I really liked was a close up of a tiger. http://www.flickr.com/photos/durotriges/159200035/
I like that it shows only the tiger's left eye, 1/2 of its face, and a little of its neck. It looks like you're looking into the tiger's soul.

Review of Pandora and Streaming Music

I like that I can listen to a 'station' that takes my musical interests in mind. However, I am disappointed that Pandora only plays only part of the classical pieces. I'm assuming they do that so that they don't have to pay the recording companies for the use of the recordings - and of course, record companies like it because it advertises their recordings and may increase sales.

When I have more time, perhaps I will add to my 'stations' list and hopefully find one that plays the compete works.

RSS Review

I don't usually read blogs so personally, this is not much help to me. However, I at least can understand the concept and this will help me to assist customers.

Now to answer the questions:

What do you like about RSS and feed readers?
I can see how it is a more efficient way to keep up to date on blogs to which you are interested in subscribing.

How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your work or personal life?
This gives me a better understanding so that I can help Library customers.

How can libraries use RSS or take advantage of this new technology?
Enable customers see the additions to our collection.

If you’re already using a feed reader, share your experiences with your co-workers. Which one do you use? Do you find it useful to get posts right when they are published?
I am currently not using a feed reader and am not really that interested in reading blogs.

IM Review 2

Well, I forgot to see the questions I was supposed to answer, so here goes:

Have you used any other IM programs before?
No.

Were you surprised by anything?
Yes - How quickly the messages were sent back and forth.

How do you feel about IM as a mode of communication?
I think it can be an excellent way to communicate and hopefully, with a lot less of the confusion that emails cause when it comes to being able to be clear in your communications.

Review of IM

I have finally gotten to week 4 and it was a lot of fun! I sent my co-worker a video from YouTube and I was amazed how quickly the messages went back and forth! Wow!