The potential ideas for using Wikis is very exciting.
During my surfing of the various wikis; Wookiepedia, Book Lovers, SJPCL Subject guide and the Library success. I find looking at several different subjecy oriented wikis, gives me a better feel for how they can be applied in a Library setting.
For instance with the Book Lovers wiki, I enjoyed reading the various staff recommendations in different genres and also highlighting the Adult Reading Club which is a program I am interested in running at our Library. It would be great for members of our community to be able to contribute with their favourite books or to submit reviews for books. The other possible idea is an online book club, linked to a blog. This would mean anybody could join the club at anytime without feeling like they are behind everybody else in the group.
The Library success wiki, although American, certainly provides ideas on how useful such a site can become. Several colleagues of mine, who were either once Children's librarians or still are have been talking about an online course or developing a procedures manual to develop skills applicable to these positions, which no longer seem to be compulsory in Library courses. I also think it would be quite useful to put our Procedures manual into a wiki based on our intranet to allow better access to its contents.
The SJPCL Subject guides was also enjoyable to explore. While on first glance it seems to be just a page of weblinks, underneath is access to all sorts of information. Community information, family history and general hobby information. When looking at this site, the idea of creating a family history wiki or even a historic suburb wiki is certainly another idea which would benefit the Library and the community.
I simply loved the Wookiepedia, my brother is a huge Star wars fan. He must have seen the movies at least 200 times, can quote them off by heart and even has Trivial Pursuit - Star Wars edition. So I was curious as to how accurate the information on the site was, to my surprise it pretty correct, though I am hardly an expert. This wiki might be one that I could possibly submit useful information to in the future.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
RSS feeds
I love RSS feeds. Thoroughly enjoyed exploring various sites both for professional purposes and for personal interests.
In the end I subscribed to 10 feeds. These included sites that I can use for professional development such as The shifted librarian, LibraryBytes and the latest titles/feedback from Abbeys bookshop for collection development. I also subscribed to the ABC At the movies and several jewellery and beading feeds as this is one of my main hobbies. These feeds included About.com beadwork, Craft blog and Jewelry Making. This is a photo of my last jewellery sale.
RSS feeds can also be used for research queries in both our Corporate Library and in the Reference Library from our many database subscriptions. It would certainly save people time in having the information they seek automatically sent to them. The information can also be tailored to their exact needs - for example summaries or complete entries.
Libraries can also use RSS feeds to promote events, provide discussion points on HSC topics or other relevant topics.
In the end I subscribed to 10 feeds. These included sites that I can use for professional development such as The shifted librarian, LibraryBytes and the latest titles/feedback from Abbeys bookshop for collection development. I also subscribed to the ABC At the movies and several jewellery and beading feeds as this is one of my main hobbies. These feeds included About.com beadwork, Craft blog and Jewelry Making. This is a photo of my last jewellery sale.RSS feeds can also be used for research queries in both our Corporate Library and in the Reference Library from our many database subscriptions. It would certainly save people time in having the information they seek automatically sent to them. The information can also be tailored to their exact needs - for example summaries or complete entries.
Libraries can also use RSS feeds to promote events, provide discussion points on HSC topics or other relevant topics.
Flickr - Part 2
I completed the Flickr optional exercise last night. It took me a while, even with looking at the online tutorial. However I persevered and managed to upload and create two sets of photostreams.
The sets consist of the Library's relocation and demolition projects. Allocating tags that were relevant was something I really had to think about. This is probably a skill that will develop during this course.
The sets consist of the Library's relocation and demolition projects. Allocating tags that were relevant was something I really had to think about. This is probably a skill that will develop during this course.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Flickr
I was aware of some of the Library photo projects that currently utilise Flickr. Several of my friends have also used Flickr to upload their holiday photos. This is definitely something I will do, as I'm sure the thought of sitting through over 1000 holiday photos is daunting for even the best of friends.
Searching through Flickr I was amazed at the number of photos I found on the Lane Cove area. The photo I have linked to is from thecoveblog which shows one of the latest construction photos of the Lane Cove Library, which is where I work.
Demolition of the old building started in April 2008, with construction beginning in the May. I am not sure who is more excited, the community or the Library staff. The Library staff were able to have a closer look recently at the excavation work which is taking place at the rear of the Library. There is a small ledge, where Library staff in single file could look down into the two-storey hole. The building is certainly progressing as this photo shows.
Searching through Flickr I was amazed at the number of photos I found on the Lane Cove area. The photo I have linked to is from thecoveblog which shows one of the latest construction photos of the Lane Cove Library, which is where I work.
Demolition of the old building started in April 2008, with construction beginning in the May. I am not sure who is more excited, the community or the Library staff. The Library staff were able to have a closer look recently at the excavation work which is taking place at the rear of the Library. There is a small ledge, where Library staff in single file could look down into the two-storey hole. The building is certainly progressing as this photo shows.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Just starting
I have finally found time to start the Learning 2.0 program. After hearing my colleagues discuss it and discovering the potential of 2.0, I am really becoming excited.
I enjoy learning new things, whether they be work related or discovering new interests. I originally studied Web publishing at Uni and part of that course was using xml, instead of html. So it was kind of refreshing to learn that I hadn't forgotten everything that I had previously learnt. In fact it all started to come back.
I think blogging in particularly will be a great asset for the Library as it will encourage interactivity between staff and library customers. I have noticed several Libraries have used blogs to develop histories and record memories of suburbs and events. This idea is definitely something that many libraries could undertake with little cost involved, but could have a positive impact on the community. As it could reach not only library users, but more importantly non-users.
I enjoy learning new things, whether they be work related or discovering new interests. I originally studied Web publishing at Uni and part of that course was using xml, instead of html. So it was kind of refreshing to learn that I hadn't forgotten everything that I had previously learnt. In fact it all started to come back.
I think blogging in particularly will be a great asset for the Library as it will encourage interactivity between staff and library customers. I have noticed several Libraries have used blogs to develop histories and record memories of suburbs and events. This idea is definitely something that many libraries could undertake with little cost involved, but could have a positive impact on the community. As it could reach not only library users, but more importantly non-users.
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