Have had fun this week exploring YouTube and Google Videos. First time for me. We have just signed on for broadband at home so its all been a bit easier this week. We carn't access YouTube on our work computers at this stage. Why I don't know. The councils need to move into the 21st centuary. My attempt at embedding a vidoe. Hope it works.
If this embedding works. New Zealand has the best beaches in all the world. So I thought I would share some of the beauty with you.
Online videos, the possibilities for libraries are unlimited. I loved the whole idea of staff orientation. That concept could expanded to staff training. There is heaps of stuff I want to know in the organisation that I work for but the old problem of being short staffed, no time. Its very frustrating. YouTubing training sessions on various aspects of our local library is possibly the answer.
Patron training is an area that could be improved by using online video. If we had a PC designated to online training sessions on subjects such as the using the local history area, searching databases etc it could greatly help patrons find information.
We would be available to help but there is always the serious student who likes to access materials themselves and I think this should be promoted.
Olive was great. Her trip to Broken Hill. What a wonderful tool for recording history. I would love to record my Dad. He grew up in Holland during WWII. Hes 80 now and when he dies all those memories go with him. Video on the web is great way for families to share stories like Olive's.
Videoing author talks, library activities is a way of promoting our library. The community are often unaware of whats going on in the library and this is another tool for promoting our library service.
My quota on the computer is over. Looking forward to next weeks training. I am really enjoying myself and have decided to look into more opportunities to do further training.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Wiki Week
Hi to all my blog friends. Feeling very happy its only Monday and I have already contributed to Wiki. Well, I knew about Wiki but wouldn't have had the confidence to contribute before but NOW theres no holding me back.
Who would have thought up Wookieepedia for a name. There are several Star Wars fanatics in my home who will be very interested in all Wookieepedia has to offer. Interesting facts, articles by like minded people, an archive section. I'm sure they would enjoy contributing too.
I loved Book Lovers and got quite carried away reading the reviews and making notes of books to read in the future. Members from the Summer Reading Club contributed book reviews. It looks like these people a members of the Princeton Public Library. Great way to encourage reading and sharing.
The Mint Museum uses Wikipedia showcase their displays, advise on visiting times, upcoming events etc. I wouldn't have thought Wikipedia would be a place you would go to to find out that information.
I can see that Wikipedia is a great place for libraries to share ideas. Theres nothing new under the sun so if childrens librarians, local history and other departments can share it will enhance their service to the public. The idea of using Wikipedia as an intranet holding procedure manuals, staff information is a good idea. We use it in our library and it is very effective.
Who would have thought up Wookieepedia for a name. There are several Star Wars fanatics in my home who will be very interested in all Wookieepedia has to offer. Interesting facts, articles by like minded people, an archive section. I'm sure they would enjoy contributing too.
I loved Book Lovers and got quite carried away reading the reviews and making notes of books to read in the future. Members from the Summer Reading Club contributed book reviews. It looks like these people a members of the Princeton Public Library. Great way to encourage reading and sharing.
The Mint Museum uses Wikipedia showcase their displays, advise on visiting times, upcoming events etc. I wouldn't have thought Wikipedia would be a place you would go to to find out that information.
I can see that Wikipedia is a great place for libraries to share ideas. Theres nothing new under the sun so if childrens librarians, local history and other departments can share it will enhance their service to the public. The idea of using Wikipedia as an intranet holding procedure manuals, staff information is a good idea. We use it in our library and it is very effective.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
RSS I made it, Just!!!!!!!!!!
RSS is one of things thats easy when you know how!!!. I found it all a bit complicated
at first but when I worked it out wasn't too bad. I felt a masssive sense of accomplishment when it finally worked and could relate to one blog I looked at with a picture of a woman pointing a gun at the computer screen.
There a huge advantages of using RSS in the work place. The time it saves is a big positive. I love the way updates are automatically sent to you as they happen. Libraries that use this technology can certainly keep more in touch with new happenings, updated information which will ultimately benefit library users.
I found while searching for RSS feeds if I put RSS in the search term it was easier to find what I was after. I have Whats on in Sydney as one of my feeds. My life is so boring I really need to get out more so hoping this helps.
Week 4 over, bring on week 5!!!!
at first but when I worked it out wasn't too bad. I felt a masssive sense of accomplishment when it finally worked and could relate to one blog I looked at with a picture of a woman pointing a gun at the computer screen.
There a huge advantages of using RSS in the work place. The time it saves is a big positive. I love the way updates are automatically sent to you as they happen. Libraries that use this technology can certainly keep more in touch with new happenings, updated information which will ultimately benefit library users.
I found while searching for RSS feeds if I put RSS in the search term it was easier to find what I was after. I have Whats on in Sydney as one of my feeds. My life is so boring I really need to get out more so hoping this helps.
Week 4 over, bring on week 5!!!!
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Tokoroa Library
Well, well, well. I am really enjoying this weeks training. So many amazing photos on Flickr.
This is what I came up with. The very first library I worked in. The year was 1979. The country New Zealand. The town, Tokoroa. This little hick town is about 1 hour north of lake Taupo in the middle of the North Island. Its had a bit of a face lift since I worked there, but the same building none the less.
I loved the idea of compititions for different age groups. Maybe because I am slightly competitive myself.
Mosman was really using flickr to full advantage. Promoting what they do, visitors etc. What a good idea.!
This is what I came up with. The very first library I worked in. The year was 1979. The country New Zealand. The town, Tokoroa. This little hick town is about 1 hour north of lake Taupo in the middle of the North Island. Its had a bit of a face lift since I worked there, but the same building none the less.
I loved the idea of compititions for different age groups. Maybe because I am slightly competitive myself.
Mosman was really using flickr to full advantage. Promoting what they do, visitors etc. What a good idea.!
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