I enjoy looking at youtube now and then, some interesting videos certainly get placed online. I have attached 2 recent favourites, the first one because it is certainly interesting to watch peoples reaction and the organisation that went into setting up this event in such a public place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkBepgH00GM&playnext=1&list=PL9AA17914577B354F&index=30
and the second clip because everytime this life saving ad came on telly when my daughter was a baby, she would stop what she was doing and become transfixed by the music in this ad. We discovered it on youtube and it still has the same effect on her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyiZp5w9QT4
My partner especially likes to look at funny/prank videos - some are funny and some are downright cringe worthy. Just makes you wonder sometimes how people stay friends!
Some great uses for the library: How to videos - ie using the self checkout ; Videos about the university/library - facilities etc it would allow students/staff to get an overview of the Uni/library and what is available
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Web 2.0 Awards
Seems a little out of date, as some of the links no longer worked, would be usful if it had Australian content.
Although not library related, the Mothersclick seemed a useful site for information - but their are plenty Australian site that provide a similar service, with links to local services and information.
As far as useful applications for the library, having access to these sites could provide useful information for clients of the library, if for instance a collaborative website was created for the library clients could add information about books, social networking, course information etc; could be most useful for future clients of the University, especially if they were new to the area or studying at a Uni.
Although not library related, the Mothersclick seemed a useful site for information - but their are plenty Australian site that provide a similar service, with links to local services and information.
As far as useful applications for the library, having access to these sites could provide useful information for clients of the library, if for instance a collaborative website was created for the library clients could add information about books, social networking, course information etc; could be most useful for future clients of the University, especially if they were new to the area or studying at a Uni.
Online Applications & Tools
Web-based Apps
Many usefuul applications on Google docs and Zoho Writer. Would use if I didn't access to Micrsoft applications on my PC. Some great templates for whatever document you my be working on. Will be passing these websites onto a few friends.
My Top Ten List
1) Christmas present shopping (and wrapping)
2) Shopping for ingredients for german potato salad (From Singleton for the salami and all over newcastle for the authentic gherkin)
3) Christmas cards to be written and sent out and santa photo if I can get Renee near to Santa!!
4) Pick up 12 dozen Turners Frute Ice blocks for Mother in-law (her favourite addiction)
5) Get to family get together with my brother (only time I see him and his family - thanks to a lovely sister inlaw!!) and my 2 sisters and their families on Sundaythe 12th. Thank goodness only at Pearl Beach (Central Coast) this year.
6) Catch on washing
7) Start organising a packing list with everything I have to remember to take to Canberra - from the cat (and all her bits and pieces) - to Renees, my partners and my odds and bods.
8)Remind partner about checking the car and organise all his junk to pack
9)Christmas lights drive around with Renee - hope she stays awake
10)Run away to a tropical island and enjoy a few relaxing drinks!!
https://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dhq7rpvf_0c6x4f6gb
Playing around with PBWiki
Was unable to edit this site, requested access and never got a reply email - could be an interesting way of keeping up with work colleagues and their interests.
Wikis
Some interesting sites and an interesting concept to involve people in editing/adding to websites. This would be a great way to involve our library clients with their input to include useful resources for other library clients to access.
I found this Aussie wiki site, to quote: "This is a collaborative blog for Australian libraryland" http://librariesinteract.info/
A couple of other interesting sites used by other libraries;
Catalogur's Toolbox: http://staff.library.mun.ca/staff/toolbox/ - Memorial University of Newfoundland
Planet Cataloguing: http://planetcataloging.org/ - Planet Cataloging is an automatically-generated aggregation of blogs related to cataloging and metadata
Some great reading and a great way to keep informed of what is happening in other libraries. Like Virginia mentioned, Wiki could be a useful tool for Bibliographic Services/NOVA to have all our resources in easy access and for the the team to keep the site up-to-date with current and relevant information to our relevant area of work.
I found this Aussie wiki site, to quote: "This is a collaborative blog for Australian libraryland" http://librariesinteract.info/
A couple of other interesting sites used by other libraries;
Catalogur's Toolbox: http://staff.library.mun.ca/staff/toolbox/ - Memorial University of Newfoundland
Planet Cataloguing: http://planetcataloging.org/ - Planet Cataloging is an automatically-generated aggregation of blogs related to cataloging and metadata
Some great reading and a great way to keep informed of what is happening in other libraries. Like Virginia mentioned, Wiki could be a useful tool for Bibliographic Services/NOVA to have all our resources in easy access and for the the team to keep the site up-to-date with current and relevant information to our relevant area of work.
Monday, November 22, 2010
On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0 ...
ARTICLES:
To better bibliographic services
I found this article very interesting, talking about the current direction and where libraries are heading now and in the future. Metadata is the new buzz word used these days to describe the way information we enter onto databases is made available worldwide.
Away from the “icebergs”
The ways libraries have changed in the last decade from being print collection focussed and having the clients actually coming to the library to use resources and to now the focus is on digital collections ie online access to everything, anytime access by clients, shows just what can be achieved in a short span of time - What will the future hold. I see our library successfully embracing the clients needs and taking this direction with more electronic resources being made available and hopefully not hitting any icebergs in the near future!!
To a temporary place in time...
I believe our library has embraced many changes to meet the needs of the libraries clients, ie 24 hour access, cafes in the library, more computers for studying - these are just a few examples which helps to make our library a multicultural, friendly community. More importantly we have great library staff to help run this great community and are always seeking ways to assist and improve our community
Technorati
Lots of information to look at with this website, with lots of links to other blogs, videos. Takes a bit of looking around to find anything useful -search boxes are useful. To many adds flashing on the screen. When doing a advance search for Learning 2.0 - no results and when doing a keyword serch 14 blogs found out of 1192108 - just mind boggling how many people are online in one form or another - doesn't seem to be any anonymity anymore.
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