Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
The Last Thing!
Overall this was pretty fun. I already knew how to do some of the Things, but I also did learn some new Things, too. My favorite Things were 5, 6, and 10. It was fun to play around with the pictures and see what I could do with them. I knew that websites like Flickr had lots of applications to play with, but I had never actually taken the time to play with them until I did 23 Things. I also already knew about blogs, but I had never taken the time to search through them for something I wanted. I already knew about most of the things we covered in the 23 Things, but had not actually taken the time to go more in depth to them until now. So, this was a good experience.
E-Audiobooks
It worked!
Downloading wasn't too hard. Although I had a hard time finding a book I wanted to download; each book I tried was either currently checked out or not in the system to download. I settled on 1984 by George Orwell.
I had to sign in using my library card number, add the e-audiobook to my account, download the needed software (Overdrive Media Console), upgrade my version of windows media player, and then download all of the parts of the audiobook (which takes some time). I'm guessing the first e-audiobook is the hardest because you need to download the software and make sure you have the right version of windows media player. After the first one, it should probably be easier and faster. Hopefully.
Downloading wasn't too hard. Although I had a hard time finding a book I wanted to download; each book I tried was either currently checked out or not in the system to download. I settled on 1984 by George Orwell.
I had to sign in using my library card number, add the e-audiobook to my account, download the needed software (Overdrive Media Console), upgrade my version of windows media player, and then download all of the parts of the audiobook (which takes some time). I'm guessing the first e-audiobook is the hardest because you need to download the software and make sure you have the right version of windows media player. After the first one, it should probably be easier and faster. Hopefully.
Podcasts
I know of at least one podcast done by a Harry Potter fansite (mugglenet.com) called 'Mugglecast'. During these podcasts, workers on the website have discussion about anything related to Harry Potter. The most recent one was an interview with the man who does the chapter illustrations of the Harry Potter books.
Now on to podcasts related to libraries:
On podcastalley.com, you can search for a podcast. So, typing in 'libraries' brings up a list of different podcasts about libraries, such as 'The Library Channel' and 'The Library Survival Guide'. Podcasts might be good for libraries if there are lectures; people who can not attend the lecture can still hear what the speaker has to say by listening to the podcast afterwards.
Now on to podcasts related to libraries:
On podcastalley.com, you can search for a podcast. So, typing in 'libraries' brings up a list of different podcasts about libraries, such as 'The Library Channel' and 'The Library Survival Guide'. Podcasts might be good for libraries if there are lectures; people who can not attend the lecture can still hear what the speaker has to say by listening to the podcast afterwards.
YouTube
Let me start off by saying: I love Youtube! I think it's safe to safe I'm probably on youtube at least once a day. I, personally, use it mostly for music. I use it to listen to music by bands I like, see those bands performing in concerts, see official music videos, and see random videos created by fans of those bands. Many bands are now using youtube to post updates. For example, two German bands (Tokio Hotel and Cinema Bizarre) upload what they call THTV and CBTV. They film short (about 5 minutes) videos of what is happening on tour or while they're in the studio recording, so fans can watch the videos on youtube and see what is happening with the band. Many lesser-known bands also use youtube to become more well known. They will post videos of their band performing songs, hoping more people will start listening to them.
I'm not sure how exactly libraries can use youtube. I see how they can use it for the video contest, but besides that....I don't really see library usage on youtube. If libraries make videos about something, then youtube would be great. Otherwise I'm at a loss for how libraries can use youtube.
The lower video was popular last year, and so he made a second one:
I'm not sure how exactly libraries can use youtube. I see how they can use it for the video contest, but besides that....I don't really see library usage on youtube. If libraries make videos about something, then youtube would be great. Otherwise I'm at a loss for how libraries can use youtube.
The lower video was popular last year, and so he made a second one:
Social Networking Tools
I find it slightly amusing that libraries are now using myspace and facebook. As a young person, I'm not a fan of myspace or facebook. I see many people come in to the library and use both, and I'm surprised at how much personal information people put up. I suppose it makes sense for libraries to start using them as well. Myspace allows users to post blogs, and libraries could use this tool to make posts about what is happening in the library. Other users can post comments on the library's myspace, maybe what they thought of an event or how the library could improve. Myspace also allows users to send out bulletins or announcements; libraries could use this to inform users about upcoming events or news.
As to microblogging, I know many bands now that are using Twitter. For example, my favorite band is currently on tour. Even though they may not have a lot of time to post a blog on a computer, they are able to send updates to their Twitter account by text message (using their phones) so fans know how the tour is going. Libraries could use microblogging to keep people updated on library news.
As to microblogging, I know many bands now that are using Twitter. For example, my favorite band is currently on tour. Even though they may not have a lot of time to post a blog on a computer, they are able to send updates to their Twitter account by text message (using their phones) so fans know how the tour is going. Libraries could use microblogging to keep people updated on library news.
Discovering Web 2.0 tools
I have already used some of the websites that won first place in their categories, such as Youtube, Yahoo! Answers, Delicious, Yelp, Google Maps, and Craigslist.
I tried looking at a website that won 1st place in the category of music, called Last. I've seen this website before, but have never actually spent time looking at it. It's pretty cool and useful to look for music. You can type in an artist's/band's name, and it will bring up music that is similar/in the same genre as the name you typed in. It also lists top tracks as voted by other users, and allows listeners to listen to music.
Unfortunately, I don't see much use for this website in a library setting. However it is great for an avid music listener; it is a great way to find other music you might like.
I tried looking at a website that won 1st place in the category of music, called Last. I've seen this website before, but have never actually spent time looking at it. It's pretty cool and useful to look for music. You can type in an artist's/band's name, and it will bring up music that is similar/in the same genre as the name you typed in. It also lists top tracks as voted by other users, and allows listeners to listen to music.
Unfortunately, I don't see much use for this website in a library setting. However it is great for an avid music listener; it is a great way to find other music you might like.
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