Thing 23 Summary

In the beginning I felt overwhelmed:

As the weeks past I began to have some fun. There are a few things that I learned and this is a good thing for me. I learned to have more confidence that I too can get that video attached to my blog. I can have my favorite restaurant advertisement show up: I attempted this feat no less than 5 or 6 times before it actually would open. So I learned patience that day. I learned that my tool-box comes in handy when I need a friend/coworker to help.

I learned I have so much more to learn. But alas I have the "I CAN DO IT" attitude. And with time and patience I too will achieve the skills it takes to navigate the computer and all it's splendid abilities.

I'm not much on blogging, never kept a diary so writing about me, my life so others can read it, well it's not really my cup of tea.

Learning how to use Flickr now that was fun and useful. I can see how we can use it here at the library for posting patrons who participate in library functions " Together we read" or Friends of the library bake sale, The summer reading program would be a fun one to put on flickr , just throwing ideas out here.
Learning how to use the Meez was a blast but I was sort of put off by having to (buy) items to dress this character! really kinda weird to give money for something I cant touch and it's not helping anyone. I browsed through the free stuff of course and left the paying to those who have money to throw away.

Using the library mp3 player to download a book: well folks this was a new one for me. ( I don't have one or an ipod), and yes I had a tool-box helper to walk me through the sync-ing down part.. new words to add to my tool-box vocabulary.. I did download a book to the library mp3 player : I'll need more time to play with the mp3 player so I can familiarize myself with it. Just like my cell phone I'm still learning how it all works.

For me it takes numerous applications before I really feel comfortable with any new technology.

But I would like to say = Thank you for this opportunity! I did enjoy exploring new and different technology and for the mp3 player.

The Gratitude Campaign

I say a prayer every day for our men and woman and for their family's and loved ones.
Life is good because they care.

Thing 22 Netlibrary

This site has allot to offer as far as I could tell.

I browsed what was on file and since this was my first visit, I thought wow!

Students who want to learn a new language could download a language e-book and study, or a patron who is planning a trip to Mexico, France etc... Patrons who are signed up with NC Live can download books from this site this is a great plus for them.

I learned that you can't download an e-audio book to an ipod ! well there ya go, two devices which should be compatible aren't, go figure. Also if your done with listening to the book you have to wait until the time limit is up before you can get another book, seems strange that one cannot just delete the book and start with a new one. Maybe in the future this will change:

I borrowed the library's mp3 player and downloaded a book. I wanted to see for my self all the steps it takes to do this, and although I did it, I'm confident in knowing that with a little time and more practice I'll master this technique, and wont feel apprehensive when and if a patron asks me for help. But for now I'm still learning and the curve is a wicked one.

Thing 21 podcast

I looked up book review podcast and NPR was one I could relate with.
Google podcast has some real off the wall sites.

I added 3 new podcast to my account.

I enjoy looking at nature so any podcast that relates to nature: also I like Celtic music if the two go together that's just great.

Thing 20 You Tube

My friend Shawn on his voyage west.

Thing 18

Did it. I uploaded a file I had saved in my documents. Now published on the Internet with Google docs => http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc8b6rw7_2gtjgc8gv

I also attached picture, just 'cause I could => http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc8b6rw7_5cb8jwchj

How could this be helpful for library staff? This ability is useful to other staff members if they want to look at the document and edit it, or the document is being used for training purposes and many staff members can log on and view it.

Students and other patrons? If my document, or information that I had stored was needed for a training purpose for students , exp: entry level test practice test for students entering into 9th grade. Or a poll asking patrons to rate our services.

Presentations and programs? I think I answered this already.

Thing 19

I selected Craigslist.com from the 2.0 list.

What I liked about Craigslist was reading my friends Shawn's stories from his childhood growing up in Western Mass. Shawn's a very funny guy. I also liked that he was being critiqued by several publishing authors and this turned out to be beneficial for him.

This site has many accesses to other favorable resources and depending on what one is doing or looking for someone can steer you towards that goal. An example for this would be my friend was looking for bike parts to a bicycle he was restoring; He received several names and phone numbers of individuals who had parts for his bike and after his repairs were made he sold the bike on craigslits and made a profit.

( I heard the news one morning that an individual hired a hit man on craigslits, she was apprehended before the deed was done,. thus this website attracts all kinds "the good the bad and the very weird".)

This web site would defiantly not be favorable for use here in the library.. This site invites any and all to view: This site reminds me of a bar room bathroom where one can read any number of messages from nasty to poetic to numbers for any given situation. One is free to type whatever one feels like. So the faint of heart need not venture. If I'm looking for a good book or author or genealogy ; there way better web based avenues to choose from than this one.

Thing 17

I got a little help from another team player with this one:
FRL Wiki wasn't really hard or diffucult Okay I did have to repeat, repeat and repeat a few steps this could possible be operator mis-handling.. I added my favorite resturant and tv show so look at what I did and leave a comment if you dare to share....

Thing 16 Wikis

From what I read it seems that this program is good for some things and not so good for others.

One good thing would be doing video meetings : This would drastically save on gas for a lot of folks.
Planning programs : setting up a program asking the patrons what they would like to see or have in their library, then there input is direct.

A not so good feature of wikis = is spam I really don't like spam I dont like it in a can, dont want fried dont want it coming up on the computer and this happens with wikis people who want to be nasty can and the clean up effort is constant.

Getting time to update this web cite would be a job . So libraries would have to have the man power to devote time to it.

As I read about all these new terms I get the feeling I am falling way behind in the times and I'm not so sure about all this new technology or if I'll ever really understand much of it. But I am willing to keep learning even if it's at a snails pace.

Thing 15

Web 2.0
The concept of getting your needs and wants from a computer instead of a physical book. No need to wait for the next best seller, no need to put a hold on it just sign onto your computer and download it. I guess this is where technology is headed and each library who has the most to offer their patrons will have the most updated of technology and when this technology upgrades as does all technology. I wonder how the libraries who are small and quaint such as we are will be able to budget both new technology and buy books.. Not all patrons have a computer so the need for books is still very much in demand. I believe both have a place in the future of libraries:

Thing 14

Google Book Search: I did it and it wasn't tedious. Since the object of Google Book Search is to inform you where to buy or borrow the book, not to have you actually read the book on line; I believe this site to be informative enough so one can find ones book of desire. I usually use Amazon, but now that I know about this site I shall use it as well.

You asked me to tell you what benefits does Google Book Search have for our libraries.!
It may be that Google Book Search has more to offer than say Amazon.com, or maybe a bigger selection in a certain subject !! not really sure since I'm not familiar with either one.

Extending access to information?

I typed in the title Birds of the Smoky Mountains and there was nothing too preview. I was able to see where I could purchase this book and what library had it available but could not view it. :(

I typed in making digital postcards and the review was limited. They did however let me know where I could buy this great book.

Thing, 13

somethinh@somethingstore.com = a Del.icio.us bookmaking site

Here is an example of a tag : this site will sell you something. You'll find out what it is when you receive it. Now there's a clever idea. Almost as good as "you'll eat it and you'll like it" cause I said so... So if this website was one I liked to brows I'd tag it.

Thing 12

My digital camera is my aromatherapy... it goes every where with me.
So when I capture that awesome shot and I want instant gratification; I download the pictures to my computer at home and am able to do whatever I want with that photo. I have so many folders and each folder has a name for each type of picture, exp. baby birds, my back yard photos, grandchildren etc.etc.

While playing around with my pictures I usually have a book on CD that I'm listening to.

I use Google quit a bit when I need a quick answer to a question such as how to transplant lady slippers or how to transplant peonies. or to look up receipes.

I use photoshop when I want to play around with my pictures, there is so much to learn with digital photograpy that this hobby of mine can sometimes take hours just cropping and editing a picture of making a personal calendar for a friend .

An mp3 player would be a lovely incentive to have. Of course I'd have to use my toolbox helper Christine to help me download some music. She knows what I like and I usualy like the songs she listens to.

thing 10,11, " week 5 "play"

Thing : 10 & 11

Most of the books I've been reading have been on CD, so I'm listening more than reading.
I posted my goodreads so have a look see and tell me what you think.

http://www.cnn.com/video/live/live.html?stream=stream1

http://www.goodreads.comuser/show1109372


I thought this site listed below was a bit bizzare.

http://www.neatorama.com/2008/05/19/10-strangest-names-evar/

thing 7,8,9

Exploring Flickr: and mashup


This task could take all day and all night. There are so many cool things to look at. I'm like a kid in the candy store. I browsed through interestingness and liked the calendars and thought how neat, you can click on a picture and it opens and there are more pictures stacked under the initial one.

Viewing delivr site was very interesting: I like the idea of seeing digital photograpy as E - cards.

Looking at all this technology takes more time than I have, but I try to grasped as much as I can. I made a flickr account and I did add a tag with 2 photos so maybe I am getting the hang of this stuff after all. The really neat thing about flickr is that I can spend all day just playing around with my own pictures and having fun doing projects. I may one day even make my own book, or post cards to sell; the possibilities are endless.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/26010029@N08/2438587025/

I enjoyed using dumpr, this was alot of fun.

Thing # 6

I do believe I understand this:

Looking for info on a search engine the site will feature a symbol click on it and behold you have another whole page of info to view. exp. Birds and bloom is a favorite of mine so I saved it to my computer and each time I wish to view it's contents behold there it is. As for other sites I have amazon.com books. I thought about the weirdest site or blog.. I dont have one I can site right now sorry. But if I typed in weirdphotos.com I'm sure I get a hit of something.

Thing # 5

Google Reader:

Did it with some help from my toolbox helper Christine: Yeah Christine! she's a team player.
Jeff helped out too. But it's not a site that I would of ever used or can see myself using in the future!!!.. I just don't have that much time here at work to curse the net and my time is usually spent working on projects related to "Circulation" duties. All this activity has been fun "sort of" and I am learning new and interesting tid -bits. Learning is power and power is........aaah yeah knowledge. "I have the power."!.

Habit 7 1/2

Play:
I know this one. It's what we got to do at recess. On the playground at lunch. It's what my friends and I did when we went out after working all day in a hot stuffy mill, or restaurant, or pick any job...
Now it's what I do when the chores are done here at the house, or it's when we have time. I'm searching for more of it as I get older. I plan to make a habit of it and try to make room for it in my toolbox . Life comes at you fast and before you know the day is done and you didn't find the time to relax, to read, to pray, to breath so I'm making a habit of taking the time to play to relax, to read etc....

I've included a picture of me having fun: :)

Habit 6

Using technology to my advantage:
I am using some new technology such as a new cell phone, and a new remote control. Okay the remote control is still iffy, but I'm still trying to master it. Computers and computers technology well that will be a life long learning curve. Each day I learn something new about life, about computers, about myself and I am in Aaaaaw! and if I can remember what I have learned then it is a good day! And life is good.

Habit 5

Creating my own toolbox has been interesting.

Sine my jobs vary so do my tools. My tools consist of family members whom I call on when I need sound advise. Christine is my technical advisor for all those computer related questions " and boy is she doing double duty now with all this blogging". My co-workers here are also part of my toolbox, each of them helps me needed in the varies task we handle each day.

Habit 4

Have confidence in myself as a competent , effective learner: Well that is a mouthful. I'm confident in myself if the subject is one that I'm familiar with. Unfamilar subjects make me a wee bit nervous. Trying my hand at learning new computer skills is frustrating at first, second, then third as I become confident then I become an effective learner.

Habit 3

problems as challenges!!
I analize everything. Somtimes to much. I'm pretty good at other peoples problems and can usualy give sound advise. As for myself if the situation is mechanical well !!!! I ask for help. I'm totaly all thumbs when it comes to reading and understanding information based on technology. My mind goes to mush in about zero to -2 seconds. totoal frustration. If I see how it is done chances are I'll know how to do it, remember how to do it, write down the instructions step by step. If given a map and asked how would I get from point a to point b, well folks I'd get lost, sure enough. I'll ask for directions and write them down, I'll stop and ask for help. Challenges are only problems when you dont ask for assistance when you need them.

Habit 2

I used to have some " habits" :) course I grew up and got rid of a few.
I've always accepted responsibility for my actions. Thirty + years of living with my spouse has taught me to accept the things I cannot change and the courage to change the things I can. Living among the military in various places around the world taught me a great deal. too; when the only family you have is each other sticking together means a whole lot more. I learned I could do a heck of a lot more on my own than I ever would of dreamed of doing. I treasure each and everyone of these lessons.

Habit 1:
My goal:
I have to be honest here, I am striving to achieve some kind of balance. Blog.. and work. I'm doing fairly well, sort of. I'll have to learn to play on the computer in my spare time. I am not familiar with chat rooms, nor do I go on ebay. Meez.com was fun but not something I would of ever signed on to or had knowledge of. I'll probably just squeeze by with all these assignments. I do plan to continue learning about the computer and what all it's capabilities are. But I'll most often forget what the site was or what it was called; since it's not something I do with any familiarity. I do however makes notes so I can use these sites again. I have a digital camera and love taking pictures , and I'm getting familar with different wed sites pertaining to making books with my pictures or a calendar or just cards for my personal use. Doing what I love to do and loving what I do is what makes me a happy person.

Another day and I'm still feeling overwhelmed. So much information to remember : What's my user name and my password. Do I have an accout on yahoo? have I made a flicker account and if so what did I call it?? I have to remember to breath in breath out relax.

Fontana Regional Learning: 23 Things!

Fontana Regional Learning: 23 Things!
Learning is fun.
If I do it enough times It'll be easier for me to remember it. I accept that I an challenged at computer usage but I am positive that the end result will turn out good.

computers are not my forte!

I've attempted this blog at least 8 times now.. where the blog went is anyones guess. I'm definatly computer challenaged as well as remote control, dvd player, cell phone.. most electronics devices. I am most comfortable in the garden with my camera, or walking with my dog corndog. I can do alot of things well and only a few of them I do real good.