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Podcasting

I am a recent convert to podcasting, and I do use it regularly for NPR programs that I miss.... like one of my favorite shows "Wait wait, don't tell me". Hilarious, informative, and just the best for news related quiz shows.

I'm not quite sure how a library system in general would use podcasts, but I do think it would be helpful for library staff to get current events and opinions to stay relevant.

Youtube, I tube

So, this is one of my favorite you tube finds... a wonderful Indian music video! Just makes you wanna dance!

#19 Toolbox

I tried the website "BoingBoing" which is just a forum for random information and discussions, which I often enjoy. I am a ranom person myself. It didn't really throw me off my chair, but I did enjoy this one article (the title says it all): Woman who has spent her life smelling like a rotten fish is diagnosed with genetic condition

yes, I am weird.

Thing #18: Discovering Web 2.0 tools

Uh... so I did Pandora the personalized music station... amazing. I had some friends talk about it, but never really investigated. It is perfect for me because I am always looking for new music and open to new sounds. This is going to change my life (melodramatic, I know).

Two "bucks" or two "ducks"?

Google Docs and other online Apps

Wow! This whole "online apps" thing is new to me and it is wonderful! I never seem to have the right program on my home computer to share with the work computer, or a friend's computer, but this takes care of everything.

I signed up with Google Docs, which seems to be streamline and simple. I did a word document and it is pretty much the same as Microstoft Word, but I also took a tour of the spreadsheet application and it is so much easier than Microsoft Excel. Everything is common sense... and the best part is, they do the formulas for you! I'm happy.

Learn & Play @CML wiki

I joined the http://learnandplaycml.pbwiki.com/FrontPage -- actually a fun place to see what co-workers are thinking or doing! I added my "favorite vacation spot" to the list... which is currently Stone Town, Zanzabar Island, Africa. We had so much fun there! The city is small, but has millions of small streets zigzagging in a maze-like pattern throughout, which made it mystical and tricky to navigate. Tha markets were amazing, the food unbelievable, and it is as ancient as it feels. They are known for their doors, which sounds boring, but they are huge and elaborate, and beautiful... I've never taken so many pictures of doors as I did then. If anyone is near the east coast of Africa, I highly recommend Zanzabar!

wiki wonders

my "feelings" about wikis:

I think wikis are a pretty good idea in general. I love wikipedia in that it is easy to search for things, get "to-the point" answers, and is very current-- also it links you to other subjects within the article. I use that frequently.

As far as Library wikis... the Book Lovers one was good, as a sort of book recommend er, which I always like. The actual library's page, not so interesting.... seems like it has good information, but all of it could be displayed on their website instead of creating another place people have to go to keep up with stuff.

Library 2.0

Well, it is the never-ending discussion among libraries... where is the library going and what are going to be the roles of the library in the future. To me it seems like Library 2.0 is a step in the right direction to try and keep libraries relevant in the technology age. I can see there being potential problems, but I think for the most part it is a good thing....