One of the things I noticed about not doing 23 Things in order is I've missed some things in the Things. I thought I would have time to go back and "play" with them some more. Case in point is Thing 21. Look what I found: www.whatsonmybookshelf.com/conditions.php
The site is using a type of barter system and I think it might be just what I'm looking for. I'm working on a project and I didn't have a clue about some of the logistics.
Just another example of how 23 Things is helping me in my daily life.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Ajax & Web 2.0
In a previous life, I did computers for a living. Maybe that's why I've been curious about what Web 2.0 is (i.e., not what it does). In a discussion of Ajax, I found this snippet:
"Ajax's most appealing characteristic, however, is its “asynchronous” nature, which means it can do all of this [send and receive info from a server script] without having to refresh the page. This allows you to update portions of a page based upon user events and provides one of the cornerstones of Rich Internet Applications (RIA) referred to in discussions of “Web 2.0.” "
No, it's not a lot of info and it doesn't explain how to do it (that's in the rest of the article), but it seems my curiosity is satisfied.
"Ajax's most appealing characteristic, however, is its “asynchronous” nature, which means it can do all of this [send and receive info from a server script] without having to refresh the page. This allows you to update portions of a page based upon user events and provides one of the cornerstones of Rich Internet Applications (RIA) referred to in discussions of “Web 2.0.” "
-- Web Design in a Nutshell (O’Reilly Media, Inc., third edition, February 21, 2006)
No, it's not a lot of info and it doesn't explain how to do it (that's in the rest of the article), but it seems my curiosity is satisfied.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
What is Ajax?
- Ajax the methodology - this is the concept, the approach: fetching small pieces of data from the server, without a whole page refresh.
- Ajax the technology - the libraries and toolkits: JavaScript, Flash, XML, HTML, etc. whatever enables #1 above.
- Ajax the implementation - it can be as boring (and useful!) as a "smart" HTML form that validates fields as you tab between them, or as sexy as Google Maps.
Here's a Map of Library 2.0 MEME
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=307338&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=2212848798&aid=-1&id=694941501&oid=2212848798
Friday, April 18, 2008
Finding more stuff about Wikis on Facebook & delicious
http://library2.usask.ca/~fichter/wiki/ led to:
Wikipatterns.com is a toolbox of patterns & anti-patterns, and a guide to the stages of wiki adoption.
What is a pattern?
For example, anyone who has used a wiki for some time knows that it's good to have people around who will fix up typos and broken links, and make sure pages are in their correct categories. A pattern makes it easier to talk about these people because it gives them a name (WikiGardener), and also explains that the best way to encourage WikiGardeners is to have a wiki where everyone is comfortable editing pages, and there is no rigid ownership of content.
Wikipatterns.com is a toolbox of patterns & anti-patterns, and a guide to the stages of wiki adoption.
- Added its feed to Bloglines.
What is a pattern?
http://www.wikipatterns.com/display/wikipatterns/About
A pattern is a model considered worthy of imitation (i.e., if it worked for others, it can work for you). Newcomers can benefit from their predecessors' experiences so they don't have to make the same mistakes fumbling around for the same solutions to the same problems. Just as importantly, patterns give adepts a shared language in which to speak about these common concepts.For example, anyone who has used a wiki for some time knows that it's good to have people around who will fix up typos and broken links, and make sure pages are in their correct categories. A pattern makes it easier to talk about these people because it gives them a name (WikiGardener), and also explains that the best way to encourage WikiGardeners is to have a wiki where everyone is comfortable editing pages, and there is no rigid ownership of content.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
#11
Thank you all for participating. We know you made a big commitment of time and energy to this project.
We truly appreciate all the comments that recognize the big task of getting 23 Things On a Stick up and running and maintaining it for the duration. It was worth every hour, every frustration, and every broken link to bring such a program to Minnesota's library staff who then enthusiastically embraced the program and made it a phenomenon.
Once the names are drawn for the big prizes on April 29, everyone on this list will get an announcement with the list of winners.
Last week's News had a list of the fabulous prizes!
Each Multitype has plans for how the finishers' incentives will be distributed. Watch for separate announcements about that from your Multitype region.
Lots of Finishers! Congratulations!
This is the completion incentive--cool!
The bad weather that caused some school cancellations and the desire to spend the weekend cosied up to your computers gave many people a chance to push on to the finish!
Congratulations to all who finished and blogged about the 23. Here is the
Think you should be on the list? If you did not do the evaluation, we don't have a record of your completion. There are a few mysterious finishers who did the evaluation, but did not put email, blog name, or other identifier, so, who are you?
Let us know before April 29 if you think you should be on the list. minn23@gmail.com
Blogger
* Blogger has added Blogger in Draft is a version of Blogger with experimental features in try-out before they are published for all Bloggers. The Blogger in Draft blog is the place for the latest news on new features. The adventurous among you can log into Blogger at draft.blogger.com instead of www.blogger.com. The blueprint logo shows you're in the right place. Try out the features and let us know how they work. Chances are, we will add a Thing about the best ones in More On a Stick.
Flickr
* Flickr has added video to its site. Flickr Pro (paid subscription) users can upload short 90 second videos. Not everyone is happy about this new feature!
* A lot of "the cool kids" at MOO cards as their business/contact cards. These small (1"x3") photo cards use your Flickr (or other photo site that cooperates with MOO) to produce 100 cards for $19.99+shipping. Nice quality and very fun. MOO prints other paper stuff, too. I have used WinkFlash for printing things. I ordered postcards with this photo--nice quality and they came in 3 days.
* If you plan to use Flickr regularly, consider downloading the Flickr Uploader. It makes the job quick and easy.
Bloglines
Here are new features for Bloglines. Subscribe to the RSS feed to keep up.
Minitex Webinar
Michelle Jacobs, Emerging Technologies and Web Coordinator at UCLA, discusses and presents various Web 2.0 tools and how they can be used to enhance current collections and services. Technologies will range from learning how to keep track of new tech trends to easy to download applications, to actual application design.
* Monday, May 5 - 3:00-4:00 PM
* Tuesday, May 6 - 2:00-3:00 PM
* Friday, May 9 - 1:00-2:00 PM
Google
# Keeping up with Google changes and features is a fulltime job. For example, did you notice the GoogleDocs Revisions tab disappeared? You now go to the File menu--Revisions to track the changes to your document. The Save tab has re-appeared after many complaints from users. There are a bunch of other Official Google Blog YouTube Blog
Second Life
Rumor has it that one of the multitype directors is really into Second Life as a result of 23 Things.
* College of DuPage had a recent teleconference Trends, Fads or Folly: Spotting the Library Trends That Really Matter with a lot of info about Second Life, among other topics. Check it out!
* Here's the ELM Productivity Tools
This Thing generated a lot of comments--and frustrations. YouTube
Everyone is getting into the act! Check out the brand new are all those ALA acronyms
* 8 videos for National Library Week 2008. Some samples (Fun, but that intro gets old if you watch all 8 in a row! Just a warning.):
o
o Go Fish
And, just because it's fun, this local library video pointed out by :
* If you need inspiration to make your own video, watch the 2007 & 2008 winners of InfoTubey contest. Clever, fun, & informative.
We truly appreciate all the comments that recognize the big task of getting 23 Things On a Stick up and running and maintaining it for the duration. It was worth every hour, every frustration, and every broken link to bring such a program to Minnesota's library staff who then enthusiastically embraced the program and made it a phenomenon.
Once the names are drawn for the big prizes on April 29, everyone on this list will get an announcement with the list of winners.
Last week's News had a list of the fabulous prizes!
Each Multitype has plans for how the finishers' incentives will be distributed. Watch for separate announcements about that from your Multitype region.
Lots of Finishers! Congratulations!
This is the completion incentive--cool!
The bad weather that caused some school cancellations and the desire to spend the weekend cosied up to your computers gave many people a chance to push on to the finish!
Congratulations to all who finished and blogged about the 23. Here is the
Think you should be on the list? If you did not do the evaluation, we don't have a record of your completion. There are a few mysterious finishers who did the evaluation, but did not put email, blog name, or other identifier, so, who are you?
Let us know before April 29 if you think you should be on the list. minn23@gmail.com
Blogger
* Blogger has added Blogger in Draft is a version of Blogger with experimental features in try-out before they are published for all Bloggers. The Blogger in Draft blog is the place for the latest news on new features. The adventurous among you can log into Blogger at draft.blogger.com instead of www.blogger.com. The blueprint logo shows you're in the right place. Try out the features and let us know how they work. Chances are, we will add a Thing about the best ones in More On a Stick.
Flickr
* Flickr has added video to its site. Flickr Pro (paid subscription) users can upload short 90 second videos. Not everyone is happy about this new feature!
* A lot of "the cool kids" at MOO cards as their business/contact cards. These small (1"x3") photo cards use your Flickr (or other photo site that cooperates with MOO) to produce 100 cards for $19.99+shipping. Nice quality and very fun. MOO prints other paper stuff, too. I have used WinkFlash for printing things. I ordered postcards with this photo--nice quality and they came in 3 days.
* If you plan to use Flickr regularly, consider downloading the Flickr Uploader. It makes the job quick and easy.
Bloglines
Here are new features for Bloglines. Subscribe to the RSS feed to keep up.
Minitex Webinar
Michelle Jacobs, Emerging Technologies and Web Coordinator at UCLA, discusses and presents various Web 2.0 tools and how they can be used to enhance current collections and services. Technologies will range from learning how to keep track of new tech trends to easy to download applications, to actual application design.
* Monday, May 5 - 3:00-4:00 PM
* Tuesday, May 6 - 2:00-3:00 PM
* Friday, May 9 - 1:00-2:00 PM
# Keeping up with Google changes and features is a fulltime job. For example, did you notice the GoogleDocs Revisions tab disappeared? You now go to the File menu--Revisions to track the changes to your document. The Save tab has re-appeared after many complaints from users. There are a bunch of other Official Google Blog YouTube Blog
Second Life
Rumor has it that one of the multitype directors is really into Second Life as a result of 23 Things.
* College of DuPage had a recent teleconference Trends, Fads or Folly: Spotting the Library Trends That Really Matter with a lot of info about Second Life, among other topics. Check it out!
* Here's the ELM Productivity Tools
This Thing generated a lot of comments--and frustrations. YouTube
Everyone is getting into the act! Check out the brand new are all those ALA acronyms
* 8 videos for National Library Week 2008. Some samples (Fun, but that intro gets old if you watch all 8 in a row! Just a warning.):
o
o Go Fish
And, just because it's fun, this local library video pointed out by :
* If you need inspiration to make your own video, watch the 2007 & 2008 winners of InfoTubey contest. Clever, fun, & informative.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Thing 23 and Feedback
Here are some questions to prompt you:
* If we offered a 23 More Things On a Stick program like this in the future would you participate?
* In a heartbeat.
So many tools, resources and ideas were presented in this project. It would have taken me months to find these things, and most likely I wouldn't have found many of them at all.
I'm going to be going through the 23 thing site many more times to go over them more thoroughly.
* Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I was surprised how much I didn't know about the Internet. What a treasure trove.
* What were your favorite Things and discoveries?
Wikis. They are a great way to collect, store and share info. They provide a way to have a more malleable database available to anyone who has access, without having to have your own centralized server server.
* How did you connect with others doing the 23 Things On a Stick?
I remained connected to other participants via your weekly email newsletters.
* What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or content?
Less time spent on Flickr would have been appreciated.
* How would you describe your learning experience in one word or in one sentence, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things On a Stick learning activities to others?
23 Things provided knowledge of tools that enable the exploration of the Internet - a vast collection of the world's knowledge. Isn't this what librarianship all about?
* If we offered a 23 More Things On a Stick program like this in the future would you participate?
* In a heartbeat.
So many tools, resources and ideas were presented in this project. It would have taken me months to find these things, and most likely I wouldn't have found many of them at all.
I'm going to be going through the 23 thing site many more times to go over them more thoroughly.
* Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I was surprised how much I didn't know about the Internet. What a treasure trove.
* What were your favorite Things and discoveries?
Wikis. They are a great way to collect, store and share info. They provide a way to have a more malleable database available to anyone who has access, without having to have your own centralized server server.
* How did you connect with others doing the 23 Things On a Stick?
I remained connected to other participants via your weekly email newsletters.
* What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or content?
Less time spent on Flickr would have been appreciated.
* How would you describe your learning experience in one word or in one sentence, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things On a Stick learning activities to others?
23 Things provided knowledge of tools that enable the exploration of the Internet - a vast collection of the world's knowledge. Isn't this what librarianship all about?
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Thing 20. Libraries and Social Networks
I joined Facebook. I didn't think it would have any interest for me since I'm not really interested in being part of groups of people I don't know. But I was wrong. I found a group of librarians that love wikis. I'm looking for lots of info on wikis (because 23 Things has made me obsessed). Here's their tag: http://del.icio.us/wikilovers.
During the Facebook registration, I was shown all the Facebook people from my high school. Don't know why, but it felt weird. Maybe it's 'cause I don't like giving out personal info, or maybe it's 'cause I don't want to be found. One wonders at one's strange thoughts, but have them we do.
I joined the Library 2.0 Interest group. It's huge!
I also joined the Librarians and facebook group.
Another place like Facebook for professions: LinkedIn.com. I haven't joined yet.
Resources
* Information Wants to be Free blogpost that describes some of the pros and cons about venturing into social networks
* 12 Ways to Use Facebook Professionally
* 7 Things You Should Know About Facebook (pdf)
During the Facebook registration, I was shown all the Facebook people from my high school. Don't know why, but it felt weird. Maybe it's 'cause I don't like giving out personal info, or maybe it's 'cause I don't want to be found. One wonders at one's strange thoughts, but have them we do.
I joined the Library 2.0 Interest group. It's huge!
I also joined the Librarians and facebook group.
Another place like Facebook for professions: LinkedIn.com. I haven't joined yet.
Resources
* Information Wants to be Free blogpost that describes some of the pros and cons about venturing into social networks
* 12 Ways to Use Facebook Professionally
* 7 Things You Should Know About Facebook (pdf)
Thing 18. YouTube & Other Online Video
YouTube is fun, but, for the most part, it's not interesting to me. Maybe a library could add YouTube links to an online library newsletter.
Here's a site where you can search the Web for videos. Found it on the e-consultant site.
http://www.truveo.com/search.php?query=web+2.0&uqs=
Here's a site where you can search the Web for videos. Found it on the e-consultant site.
http://www.truveo.com/search.php?query=web+2.0&uqs=
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Thing 16. Student 2.0 Tools
For this Thing,
1. Look at the RPC and the Assignment Calculator. Don’t try to cover every aspect of the tools, but rather browse the steps and consider how you could encourage students to use this product.
This is yet another cool tool! This would have been really handy when I was a tech writer.
I showed my brother who teaches college courses.
2. Look at the supporting materials in the Teacher Guide. Are any appropriate for library handouts or can you find other resources to supplement what you do for students?
1. Look at the RPC and the Assignment Calculator. Don’t try to cover every aspect of the tools, but rather browse the steps and consider how you could encourage students to use this product.
This is yet another cool tool! This would have been really handy when I was a tech writer.
I showed my brother who teaches college courses.
2. Look at the supporting materials in the Teacher Guide. Are any appropriate for library handouts or can you find other resources to supplement what you do for students?
Blog Prompts
-How might the RPC and the Teacher Guide help you help students plan and manage research projects?
-Can you think of any uses for library projects—could you use it to help manage a timeline for a project of your own?
Thing 10. Wikis
Blog Prompts
-What types of applications within libraries and schools might work well with a wiki?
-Which wiki did you edit?
Challenge (optional)
1. Want to create your own wiki?
A few weeks ago, I created a wiki: http://lanesboro.wetpaint.com/?t=anon
I started it as an experimental project I'm working on for my town.
2. Choose a topic, create the wiki, add entries, and let us know what you are doing.
My wiki will be used as a method of organizing a barter system in Lanesboro. At the very least, it will be a great starting point. Up till now, I haven't been able to determine a way to implement my idea. Most solutions are time and location intensive. I'm not heroic enough to do a LOT of work for free.
- -What did you find interesting about the wiki concept?
-What types of applications within libraries and schools might work well with a wiki?
- -Many teachers/faculty "ban" Wikipedia as a source for student research. What do you think of the practice of limiting information by format?
-Which wiki did you edit?
Challenge (optional)
1. Want to create your own wiki?
A few weeks ago, I created a wiki: http://lanesboro.wetpaint.com/?t=anon
I started it as an experimental project I'm working on for my town.
2. Choose a topic, create the wiki, add entries, and let us know what you are doing.
My wiki will be used as a method of organizing a barter system in Lanesboro. At the very least, it will be a great starting point. Up till now, I haven't been able to determine a way to implement my idea. Most solutions are time and location intensive. I'm not heroic enough to do a LOT of work for free.
Thing 9. Online Collaboration Tools
Blog Prompts
send an email to minn23@gmail.com and we wil invite you.
- Which of these tools is easier for you to use?
I've been working on this Thing, intermittently, for weeks. I finally noticed the note about getting invited. duh
- How do the features of each compare? Does one have features that would make you choose it over the other?
- What would the Founding Fathers think?
Challenge (optional)
1. Sign up for an account in Zoho and/or Google.
2. Create and share another type of document using other Zoho tools—Sheet (spreadsheet), Show (presentation tool), Notebook, or Wiki.
3. Publish the document (Public) and post the link on your blog for others to view and/or edit.
4. Blog about the tools' ease of use, potential in the library, and other thoughts.
Thing 17. ELM Productivity Tools
an online, virtual library comprised of 15 databases/resources from 4 different vendors (Gale/Cengage Learning, EBSCO, ProQuest, & OCLC).
The ELM Portal (http://elm4you.org/) also provides access to the ELM databases with a patron’s library barcode number.
The ELM databases offer a variety of Web 2.0 tools that can make using the databases more efficient for library staff and library users.
New instructions for creating RSS search alerts are in Issue 8. of the 23 Things News.
1. Create a Search Alert
Blog Prompts
The ELM Portal (http://elm4you.org/) also provides access to the ELM databases with a patron’s library barcode number.
The ELM databases offer a variety of Web 2.0 tools that can make using the databases more efficient for library staff and library users.
New instructions for creating RSS search alerts are in Issue 8. of the 23 Things News.
1. Create a Search Alert
Blog Prompts
- How can these tools be applied to your everyday work?
- How can these tools facilitate collaboration with your colleagues?
- How can these tools benefit your patrons/students?
Friday, April 11, 2008
T13 Babble
http://www.playbabble.com/
Okay - this is cool - it's Boggle, one of my favorite games. this one could definitely be a time sucker.
Okay - this is cool - it's Boggle, one of my favorite games. this one could definitely be a time sucker.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Thing 13. Online Productivity Tools
Blog Prompts
* Which start page did you choose? - PageFlake
* Why did that one appeal to you? - I liked the widgets.
* Will you make it your permanent home page? - No, it's a bit too clunky.
* Did you find a tool that has some uses for you at the library or at home? Which tool(s) would you recommend to others?
* How can the online calendars be useful to you?
- This will be great for advising about meetings without having to send email - especially if I can get it onto the group's blog, which I wasn't able to figure out how to do, yet. Set up calendars in both SpongeCell and Google. Couldn't make the calendar display on the blog. I even tried mucking about in CSS.
* What about the to-do lists—helpful, too much work…? To-do lists are, by definition, too much work.
* Did you try out Backpack? What did you think?
* Did you try any of the other tools in the list? Any good ones we should all try?
Challenge (optional)
1. Have a big project that you need to complete? Online productivity tools can help with complicated tasks involving multiple people, deadlines, and activities. Compare and contrast these project management services. Let us know what you think
* Which start page did you choose? - PageFlake
* Why did that one appeal to you? - I liked the widgets.
* Will you make it your permanent home page? - No, it's a bit too clunky.
* Did you find a tool that has some uses for you at the library or at home? Which tool(s) would you recommend to others?
* How can the online calendars be useful to you?
- This will be great for advising about meetings without having to send email - especially if I can get it onto the group's blog, which I wasn't able to figure out how to do, yet. Set up calendars in both SpongeCell and Google. Couldn't make the calendar display on the blog. I even tried mucking about in CSS.
* What about the to-do lists—helpful, too much work…? To-do lists are, by definition, too much work.
* Did you try out Backpack? What did you think?
* Did you try any of the other tools in the list? Any good ones we should all try?
Challenge (optional)
1. Have a big project that you need to complete? Online productivity tools can help with complicated tasks involving multiple people, deadlines, and activities. Compare and contrast these project management services. Let us know what you think
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
#10
Thing 21. Beyond MySpace: Other Social Networks
We wanted to show you some social networks beyond MySpace and Facebook that might interest you, so did you find any you liked in Thing 21? If the ones we listed weren't that appealing, try using Go2Web2.0, which is dubbed "The Complete Web 2.0 Directory," to find some.
Besides finding some that you find appealing, some of these social networks might be useful for you at work. A lot of us get genealogy questions on an almost-daily basis, so maybe some of the genealogy social networks would help your patrons? Show a patron how to use Geni, GeneTree, or It's Our Tree to keep track of their genealogy information and find family connections. Or maybe LibraryThing or What Should I Read Next? could help with reader's advisory? TravBuddy could help with those travel-guide-type questions.
There is a social network for everyone, so find one you might like for yourself, but also think about your patrons. There might be great sites out there that you could introduce them to, and now that you're all the way to Thing 21, you'll be a pro at showing them how to use these sites!
We wanted to show you some social networks beyond MySpace and Facebook that might interest you, so did you find any you liked in Thing 21? If the ones we listed weren't that appealing, try using Go2Web2.0, which is dubbed "The Complete Web 2.0 Directory," to find some.
Besides finding some that you find appealing, some of these social networks might be useful for you at work. A lot of us get genealogy questions on an almost-daily basis, so maybe some of the genealogy social networks would help your patrons? Show a patron how to use Geni, GeneTree, or It's Our Tree to keep track of their genealogy information and find family connections. Or maybe LibraryThing or What Should I Read Next? could help with reader's advisory? TravBuddy could help with those travel-guide-type questions.
There is a social network for everyone, so find one you might like for yourself, but also think about your patrons. There might be great sites out there that you could introduce them to, and now that you're all the way to Thing 21, you'll be a pro at showing them how to use these sites!
Thing 12. StumbleUpon is one of the best Things
Guess I'm not all that interested in knowing about all the things that have ever happened that day in the world. It wouldn't be all that useful as a reference tool. It's more like a popularity contest. Remember how successful the prom queens are in real life?
http://digg.com/
http://reddit.com/
http://www.newsvine.com/
http://www.mixx.com/
Computers drive me crazy, sometimes! And to think! I used to do computers for a living. Mind boggles - but not like the game. Take StumbleUpon, for instance...
The idea of being able to narrow down browser results based on my interests is something I'd like to try.
I added the StumblUpon button to my browser, set up an acct, and saved my preferences. But it doesn't present the items in the subject categories that I chose.
http://www.stumbleupon.com/
Challenge (optional)
Dig deeper into these social media sites by creating an account in one or more of them. Each site offers suites of tools that allow you to comment, chat, create your own news column, and more. Having an account lets you be a participatory member of that community.1. Create the account(s) and explore the tools.2. Blog about the various tools and any uses you see for your library or media center. Let us know what you do!
http://digg.com/
http://reddit.com/
http://www.newsvine.com/
http://www.mixx.com/
Computers drive me crazy, sometimes! And to think! I used to do computers for a living. Mind boggles - but not like the game. Take StumbleUpon, for instance...
The idea of being able to narrow down browser results based on my interests is something I'd like to try.
I added the StumblUpon button to my browser, set up an acct, and saved my preferences. But it doesn't present the items in the subject categories that I chose.
http://www.stumbleupon.com/
Challenge (optional)
Dig deeper into these social media sites by creating an account in one or more of them. Each site offers suites of tools that allow you to comment, chat, create your own news column, and more. Having an account lets you be a participatory member of that community.1. Create the account(s) and explore the tools.2. Blog about the various tools and any uses you see for your library or media center. Let us know what you do!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Thing 19. Podcasts
Blog Prompts
2. Which of the directories did you find easiest to use?
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There are many ways to find podcasts. This Thing introduces you to some popular podcast directory tools. Do some exploring on your own and locate a podcast that is of interest to you. Once found, you can easily pull the RSS feed into your blog reader (i.e., Bloglines or Google Reader) account, so that when new podcasts become available you’ll be automatically notified of their existence.
- 1. Which podcast(s) did you listen to?
2. Which of the directories did you find easiest to use?
- 3. Has this Thing inspired you to do any podcasting yourself or to subscribe to a podcast to listen to it regularly?
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There are many ways to find podcasts. This Thing introduces you to some popular podcast directory tools. Do some exploring on your own and locate a podcast that is of interest to you. Once found, you can easily pull the RSS feed into your blog reader (i.e., Bloglines or Google Reader) account, so that when new podcasts become available you’ll be automatically notified of their existence.
1. Take a look at one or two of the podcast directories listed in Resources to find a podcast that interests you or listen to a local podcast in the list. Find some interesting library-related podcasts like book reviews or library news or a podcast on anything else that interests you.
2. Listen to one more of the podcasts. Link it in your blog if you would recommend it to others.
3. Add the RSS feed for a podcast to your blog reader account.
4. Try this simple, telephone-based tool that let's you "phone in" your podcast. Gcast says it's so easy your grandma could do it.
Resources
Local Podcasts
- St. Cloud State University Memoirs for School Library Media
- Minnesota Public Radio's podcasts
- On the Road With MINITEX are podcasts produced by MINITEX Reference staff.
- Podcast Alley offers a directory of Minnesota-produced podcasts, too.
There are many, many podcast directories and finding tools out there. Here are just three of the more popular ones that don’t require a software download:
iTunes recently added iTunes U. College and university faculty post content they create for their classes. Students and others can download what they need, and go.Thing 15. Online Games and Libraries
Blog Prompts
- If you chose Second Life, write a blog post about your findings and thoughts on Second Life. Is there a role for Second Life in libraries?
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For this Thing, you have some options…
B. Second Life Take a look at Second Life. If you are feeling adventurous, sign up for an account with Second Life and explore the islands. (Make sure your computer can handle the software requirements.)
Resources
Thing 11 Del.icio.us is delicious
Blog Prompts
For this Thing, take a look at Del.icio.us and learn more about this popular bookmarking tool.
3. Take a look around Del.icio.us using the Minn23 account that has the resources used to create 23 Things On a Stick. You can keep up-to-date with what's added by subscribing to the RSS feed.
4. Explore the site options and try clicking on a bookmark that has also been bookmarked by a lot of other users. Can you see the comments they added about this bookmark or the tags they used to categorize this reference?
Resources
- Create a blog post about your experience and thoughts about this tool.
Can you see the potential of this tool for research assistance? Or just as an easy way to create bookmarks that can be accessed from anywhere?
I like how so many of the social software tools work together. del.icio.us is a great tool to connect those pieces together, especially the personalized parts.
- How can your library or media center take advantage of tagging and del.icio.us?
Using del.icio.us, research (projects) can easily be done by multiple librarians. No longer do you need someone to be there to continue on a project. The work becomes more contiguous. This is helpful when employees only work part-time.
It won't replace my browser's bookmark list, though. It's a bit slow and clunky.
===============For this Thing, take a look at Del.icio.us and learn more about this popular bookmarking tool.
3. Take a look around Del.icio.us using the Minn23 account that has the resources used to create 23 Things On a Stick. You can keep up-to-date with what's added by subscribing to the RSS feed.
4. Explore the site options and try clicking on a bookmark that has also been bookmarked by a lot of other users. Can you see the comments they added about this bookmark or the tags they used to categorize this reference?
Resources
T21
For this Thing,
Blog Prompts
1. Read these articles:
Education Music Food Movies Books Hobbies
Getting Things Done
You get the idea; there is a social network for everyone. And, on the chance you can't find a social network that matches your interests, start one of your own.
Resources
Blog Prompts
- Are you a member of any online communities?
- What did you find that was interesting and that you might use later?
1. Read these articles:
- How Gather hopes to be the MySpace for Books in Publisher's Weekly
- WebJunction article: Building a Social Networking Environment at the Library
- Leave comments for another member
- Upload your photos or video to the Ning
- Add the Ning badge to your blog
- Add another of the Ning widgets to your blog
Education Music Food Movies Books Hobbies
Getting Things Done
You get the idea; there is a social network for everyone. And, on the chance you can't find a social network that matches your interests, start one of your own.
Resources
- Wikipedia list of social network sites
- MySpace, Facebook and Other Social Networking Sites: Hot Today, Gone Tomorrow?
- Knowledge@Wharton, May 03, 2006 in
- Nine Ways to Build Your Own Social Network, TechCrunch July 24, 2007
- Tips and tools to help your nonprofit get the most out of online networks, TechSoup, May 5, 2006
- My Guide to Social Networks, a satirical article on social networks in PC Magazine
Thing 14. LibraryThing
1. Take the LibraryThing tour and learn more.
-- Oh yes, this is cool! What's not to like? It's a widget for book lovers.
How popular were your books? Did you find any discussions about your favorites?
Blog Prompts
Resources
Note: It may help to set-up an account before you browse these links. It takes seconds and will eliminate the "highload" error message you may get when trying to browse without an account.
-- Oh yes, this is cool! What's not to like? It's a widget for book lovers.
How popular were your books? Did you find any discussions about your favorites?
Blog Prompts
- How can you use LibraryThing for your library?
- How else do you share booklists, etc. with library patrons? Would LibraryThing offer an alternative?
Resources
- About LibraryThing
- Keep up with LibraryThing blog
- Thingology blog “LibraryThing's ideas blog, on the philosophy and methods of tags, libraries and such not.”
- How libraries are using LibraryThing
- LibraryThing also has group forum for librarians
Note: It may help to set-up an account before you browse these links. It takes seconds and will eliminate the "highload" error message you may get when trying to browse without an account.
T22
* Library Journal has launched a podcast by the Library 2.0 Gang. The Information Wants to Be Free author Meredith has a post on "If I had just 15 minutes a day " to keep up, how I would do it. Take her ideas and add your own for a customized learning plan to help you stay current.
* The access to industry-leading speakers and events. Upcoming speakers include Lee Raine on Maximizing the Power of the Web: Pew Internet & American Life Project's 2007 Findings.
He will include the results of the recent Pew study showing how young people continue to use the library. Sessions are archived on the Institute site or via iTunes. April 18, 2008 (11am-12:00 pm, Eastern) Registration
* More ways to stay in tune:
OPAL Casual Conversations (1-2pm, Central)
Friday, April 11, 2008: Jenny Levine
Friday, May 16, 2008: Stephen Abram
Friday, June 6, 2008: Michael Stephens
More OPAL
Discover Your LibraryThing
Friday, April 18, 2008 (1pm
And don't overlook the value of discussing these tools with colleagues and working on them together in those "spare"moments at the library.
For this Thing,
* The access to industry-leading speakers and events. Upcoming speakers include Lee Raine on Maximizing the Power of the Web: Pew Internet & American Life Project's 2007 Findings.
He will include the results of the recent Pew study showing how young people continue to use the library. Sessions are archived on the Institute site or via iTunes. April 18, 2008 (11am-12:00 pm, Eastern) Registration
* More ways to stay in tune:
OPAL Casual Conversations (1-2pm, Central)
Friday, April 11, 2008: Jenny Levine
Friday, May 16, 2008: Stephen Abram
Friday, June 6, 2008: Michael Stephens
More OPAL
Discover Your LibraryThing
Friday, April 18, 2008 (1pm
And don't overlook the value of discussing these tools with colleagues and working on them together in those "spare"moments at the library.
For this Thing,
1. Make a resolution to maintain your blog, use the tools you now know, keep up with new tools, and apply them in your library. Give yourself the gift of time—15 minutes a day, a Webinar now and then, conversations with colleagues about Library 2.0, whatever—but don't quit now! Put your resolution writing in your blog!
2. Every day, ask yourself, "What did I learn today?" Record your responses in your blog.
So here are some Web sites and blogs to add to your RSS aggregator. There are dozens more—choose ones that speak to you.
Library Web 2.0 Blogs
- Mostly News
- News and Commentary
- WebJunction-Minnesota offers newsletters, online courses, and other content (free to
- OPAL has many online opportunities both live and in its archives to learn about library-related things—Library 2.0, technology, and more.
- Webinars from MINITEX and other sources
- Podcasts on Web 2.0 and library topics—find a few you like and add them to your RSS aggregator.
That’s enough. Glance through these, add the ones you like to your RSS aggregator, use others as needed. And remember, you can delete entries from your aggregator, too.
- Blog about how you plan to keep up with the Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 tools.
- Recommend a way to keep up that you have found useful.
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
T8 Mosaic
http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/mosaic.php
Create a mosaic of my photos.
Enter the URLs of the images you want to use.
You can use a Flickr photo page URL (for example, http://www.flickr.com/photos/john/1234567/) or the URL to any other JPG, PNG, or GIF image on the internet. Or you can upload photos from your computer if you are signed in.
Create a mosaic of my photos.
Enter the URLs of the images you want to use.
You can use a Flickr photo page URL (for example, http://www.flickr.com/photos/john/1234567/) or the URL to any other JPG, PNG, or GIF image on the internet. Or you can upload photos from your computer if you are signed in.
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