.... what a great site! I particularly like the idea of not only making a personal catalog, but linking to what others are saying about various books titles, authors, etc. How fun to have my own personal 'book club' suggustions at my home computer finger tips.
http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?view=delg&shelf=list
Friday, March 30, 2007
Del.icio.us ... a 'yummy' spot for organization!
Delicious............ Yes, this has real possibilities, not only when doing research, but certainly helping to organize a huge number of personal bookmarks. I tend to get bogged down trying to organize some of my genealogy sites, research, and general information. This might just be what I've been looking been looking for! Thanks for an interesting lesson.
Friday, March 23, 2007
My Space... My Space?????
.... after much struggle, I finally set up a MY SPACE account! You ask, what in the world could be my problem!???? HA! When 'joining' and adding my home email address, MY SPACE continued telling me that MY email address was already in use! WHAT? Since I've never signed up for MY SPACE, I'm mystified? Attempting to follow 'frequently asked questions', I requested the password be sent to me at MY address. No luck! Nothing was sent! Hummmm???? I've written 'customer service help', but as of yet haven't heard from them? Sooooooooo.... I used my KCLS email address and finally was able to set up an account.
At this point, I'm not sure I'll be doing anything with my MY SPACE page, though who knows! I guess I'm not into it yet.... never say never!???? I'll keep an open mind.
At this point, I'm not sure I'll be doing anything with my MY SPACE page, though who knows! I guess I'm not into it yet.... never say never!???? I'll keep an open mind.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Social Networking...
What a eye 'opener' Myspace and all of the other social networking places have been to me! While I was aware of Myspace, in all honesty I didn't realize there were others, AND even more surprising are the numbers of young people using these sites. Wow! 58 million on Myspace! Facebook has grown 300% since last July! I'm amazed!
After reading most of the suggested articles in the 'Discovery Exercises'.... I absolutely think it's critical that Libraries (and other businesses/organization/institutions), become apart of the cyber world. If they don't 'keep up' our youth and the rest of our world today will pass them by and find others that are more in tune with their methods of communication.
I was troubled by a few thoughts in the one of the articles I read. Those were the comments by David Lee King concerning Myspace. He mentioned that the Denver Public Library was listed as a 18 yr. old female... and suggested that they change to a musician in order to download music? I just can't support being 'devious' as he suggested, when I still have concerns about honesty on some of these networking sites. Does anyone know if there is a way a library can be listed as resource (or something else that is 'honest') without having to pretend to be an 18 yr old girl?
After reading most of the suggested articles in the 'Discovery Exercises'.... I absolutely think it's critical that Libraries (and other businesses/organization/institutions), become apart of the cyber world. If they don't 'keep up' our youth and the rest of our world today will pass them by and find others that are more in tune with their methods of communication.
I was troubled by a few thoughts in the one of the articles I read. Those were the comments by David Lee King concerning Myspace. He mentioned that the Denver Public Library was listed as a 18 yr. old female... and suggested that they change to a musician in order to download music? I just can't support being 'devious' as he suggested, when I still have concerns about honesty on some of these networking sites. Does anyone know if there is a way a library can be listed as resource (or something else that is 'honest') without having to pretend to be an 18 yr old girl?
Sunday, March 18, 2007
RSS and feeds...
Hummm.... "less stress with feeds"? Perhaps for some it does help, however for me I'm not yet convinced it would 'simplify' my life. Maybe it's because I don't spend a terrific amount of time researching every possible thing via the computer. My world is still a 'bit old-fashion', as I still enjoy reading books and papers I can touch, talking with people I can see and hear, and putting ink and pen to real paper! I can see if a person 'mostly' depends on the computer to acquire information, then utilizing feeds could perhaps simplify things.
I did find the exercises interesting (as I'm finding of all the lessons). When I began #7, though, I had some frustration trying to add those sites I frequently visit. I failed to 'understand' that not every site subscribes to RSS. Actually it's too bad that they don't, since my personal interest area of genealogy would be well severed if everyone would use RSS . The knowledge and information available is so vast, it really would help to narrow things down and save time for individual genealogists. Ha........ guess I just proved the whole think 'could' help me! Never say never!
I found some of the RSS search tools both helpful and interesting, however I think successful use of the tools is most dependant on the type of information one wishes to have fed. For general news they're great, however when one is interested in a particular hobby, sport, local, etc it can be difficult to set that up. I least liked Feedster as I found too much information with little or no way of being specific on my search. I had best success with Blogline search and Google Blog search. They just seemed to zero in of my areas of interest.
I did find the exercises interesting (as I'm finding of all the lessons). When I began #7, though, I had some frustration trying to add those sites I frequently visit. I failed to 'understand' that not every site subscribes to RSS. Actually it's too bad that they don't, since my personal interest area of genealogy would be well severed if everyone would use RSS . The knowledge and information available is so vast, it really would help to narrow things down and save time for individual genealogists. Ha........ guess I just proved the whole think 'could' help me! Never say never!
I found some of the RSS search tools both helpful and interesting, however I think successful use of the tools is most dependant on the type of information one wishes to have fed. For general news they're great, however when one is interested in a particular hobby, sport, local, etc it can be difficult to set that up. I least liked Feedster as I found too much information with little or no way of being specific on my search. I had best success with Blogline search and Google Blog search. They just seemed to zero in of my areas of interest.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Thoughts about 'Flickr'.....
Yes, I continue to be 'blown away' as I find out what I've been missing! I find both the 'Mappr' and 'Flickr Color Pickr' most interesting. I like the ability to map a trip via pictures... something I may try to do! I'm also thinking of applying some of my Genealogy photos to a map... at least interesting to those of us who enjoy playing with family trees.
The Flickr Color Pickr is just fun! I'm not sure how I'll use it, but I can't help thinking it may come in useful as I do cards, postings, or maybe even some of my Genealogy work. Fun!
The Flickr Color Pickr is just fun! I'm not sure how I'll use it, but I can't help thinking it may come in useful as I do cards, postings, or maybe even some of my Genealogy work. Fun!
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Jefferson Methodist Episcopal Church & Cemetery
Flickr is certainly interesting, though it has been somewhat of a challenge to use. I had no problem downloading my picture, but had to 'dig' around the Flickr site to figure out how to upload it to my Blogging area. Finally, success!
I love the concept of Flickr and may very well use it at a later time. Many old pictures connected with my Genealogy hobby could be easily stored and shared. This picture of our old family church and cemetery is the final resting place of many old family members.
I love the concept of Flickr and may very well use it at a later time. Many old pictures connected with my Genealogy hobby could be easily stored and shared. This picture of our old family church and cemetery is the final resting place of many old family members.
Saturday, March 3, 2007
March 3, 2007
Another new post.... this is fun!Meet husband
'Danny' and me! We're both Baseball fans and often use our many 'trips' east to see a game.
March 3, 2007 --- My first posting!!!!!
AT LAST... I'm finally able to make my first Blog and actually add a posting! I feel like I'm really coming out of the dark ages.
This KCLS learning opportunity is just fantastic, though I must admit I'm disappointed that I'm NOT eligible for 'the reward' of an MP3 Player! (We Sub's and anyone with less than 20 hours a week aren't included... too bad, since many of us are also interested in learning opportunities.) I've decided not to feel badly and will certainly look forward to just experiencing and learning some of the new techologies available. Fun! Fun!
This KCLS learning opportunity is just fantastic, though I must admit I'm disappointed that I'm NOT eligible for 'the reward' of an MP3 Player! (We Sub's and anyone with less than 20 hours a week aren't included... too bad, since many of us are also interested in learning opportunities.) I've decided not to feel badly and will certainly look forward to just experiencing and learning some of the new techologies available. Fun! Fun!
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