Saturday, June 21, 2008
PBCLS Sandbox Wiki Favorites
Library Wiki
An example of a good library staff Wiki is the Memphis Library's-- MPLIC Wiki. Here staff can access Staff development opportunities, find staff with various non-English language skills, find some technical training, etc. I think a readers advisory Wiki would be useful at PBCLS, as well as an internal trouble shooting Wiki for Reference Librarians. But, like I said previously, perhaps the best uses for Wiki's in libraries are yet to be discovered.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
The Library 2.0 Mixture
The Library 2.0 needs to be:
- Relevant
- Useful
- Entertaining
- Teaching
- Knowledgeable
- A Place of Community
- A Destination
- Dynamic and Responsive
We need to be aware of our patron's needs-- print, electronic, social, educational, informational and recreational. We need to be aware of current trends and 2.0 technology. We need to take steps to experience and understand the uses of new technology. We need to be a destination for families, seniors, young adults, and everyone! We need to foster a sense of community, a place of learning, a place to find answers, as well as to explore and relax. We need to embrace the new and see how it can fit in with our goals.
Lastly, we need to realize that some of the old is still relevant:
- a good novel to read at the beach
- Story Time fun
- reading to our children from a favorite book
- increasing computer and research skills
- a listening, caring, helpful attitude from staff
- friendliness and an attitude of good customer service
- good people skills
- teamwork and respect for co-workers
- a competent and knowledgeable staff
- a good collection in all its varied formats
Let's embrace the new and see where it fits--whether it be "Guitar Hero" teen night or Library Wikis or Podcasting. While also realizing that we must keep the best of what still works, from our rich past and traditions. All that is new is not to be feared-- and all that is old is not to be put aside.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Technorati stuff
Deliciousness
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
WebFeat
Tonite I searched several of the towns where I used to live in while growing up: Perryville, MD; San Jose, CA; Wichita KS; and finally West Palm Beach FL. WPB (I have actually lived in WPB the longest as I Moved here in 1975.) The most interesting article I found using webfeat tonight was an article from UPI Newstrack that tells about a FL Developer, who is suing the cleaner of the former National Enquirer Bldg. for allegedly stealing a photo of Elvis in his coffin. The owner of the photo says it is worth at least $1 million! --Too strange.
Love that Library Thing!
There is a lot to explore here. I especially like searching by tags and reading some of the librarian's discussions. I plan on using this resource more in the future.
Monday, June 2, 2008
wave image generator
I enjoyed exploring some of the many image generators that are easily found on the web. I liked making customized notes on my virtual fridge with magnetic letters, creating my own coat-of-arms, and creating a variety of humorous warning signs. Now there will be something new to do on the internet-- if I am ever really bored!