Discovery Resources---
I read this area.
Discovery Exercise--
I added an entry to the MD Libraries Sandbox. It is --I love CATS. I also added comments onto a couple of other entries. I added my personal blog to the Favorite Blogs list. I have signed up for a pbwiki. My account is www.beatle95.pbwiki.com. I have not done anything with it yet, though. Sandbox is pretty neat.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Wikis
I read over the Discovery Resources---Wiki's: A Beginner's Look, What Is A Wiki, etc. I checked out Wikipedia. I'm still not sure whether I like it or not. You have to be careful of what is there. I do like Wikiquote, though.
On the Discovery Exercise-- I checked out the SJCPL (St. Joseph County Public Library) Subject Guides. I found a book I want to look at by Dean Koontz---Life is Good. I also looked over the Health & Wellness Services with the Day Spas & Health Clubs just to see what was there. I also checked out Library 2.0 in 15 min. a day on the Oregon Library Instruction Wiki by Sam Wallin. I am going to check it out some more. I really LOVED the Book Lovers Wiki by the Princeton Public Library. When I was circ subbing, I really enjoyed talking to the patrons about books that they have read in the past. This site lets you see what others think of different books to give you an idea if you want to get it out or not. A couple of books I want to look at are 1. Flushed: How the Plumber Saved Civilization by W. Hodding Carter 2. Abide With Me by Elizabeth Strout. On one of the sites I was looking at I really enjoyed the article at http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/08/hangouts-feed-souls-of-lonely-by-kayce.htm/
I think having a Wiki for people to share their thoughts on books that they have read is really awesome. This is one way, anyone can share their thoughts---whether they be positive or negative. And, it could be on any book, not just a book club selection. Sometimes you just want to try different authors and are not sure where to start. Not everyone can have Dolores in their branches to run to when you want to try something different !!!!!
I really liked the Wikis that have ideas on them for the Seniors. (Baby Boomers and beyond.) I put a couple in my 'favorites'. There is a site that helps seniors with learning about the mouse and doing exercises to help you control the mouse !!!! How cool is that !!!!!!!!
On the Discovery Exercise-- I checked out the SJCPL (St. Joseph County Public Library) Subject Guides. I found a book I want to look at by Dean Koontz---Life is Good. I also looked over the Health & Wellness Services with the Day Spas & Health Clubs just to see what was there. I also checked out Library 2.0 in 15 min. a day on the Oregon Library Instruction Wiki by Sam Wallin. I am going to check it out some more. I really LOVED the Book Lovers Wiki by the Princeton Public Library. When I was circ subbing, I really enjoyed talking to the patrons about books that they have read in the past. This site lets you see what others think of different books to give you an idea if you want to get it out or not. A couple of books I want to look at are 1. Flushed: How the Plumber Saved Civilization by W. Hodding Carter 2. Abide With Me by Elizabeth Strout. On one of the sites I was looking at I really enjoyed the article at http://ricklibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/08/hangouts-feed-souls-of-lonely-by-kayce.htm/
I think having a Wiki for people to share their thoughts on books that they have read is really awesome. This is one way, anyone can share their thoughts---whether they be positive or negative. And, it could be on any book, not just a book club selection. Sometimes you just want to try different authors and are not sure where to start. Not everyone can have Dolores in their branches to run to when you want to try something different !!!!!
I really liked the Wikis that have ideas on them for the Seniors. (Baby Boomers and beyond.) I put a couple in my 'favorites'. There is a site that helps seniors with learning about the mouse and doing exercises to help you control the mouse !!!! How cool is that !!!!!!!!
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
YouTube
I really liked YouTube. It is a pretty AWESOME site. You can spend hours on it !!!!!! I really love music so that is where I spent most of my time. Music helps you get through alot in your life. It helps with the ups and downs. It helps bring back memories. It helps make new memories.
I chose 'Wedding Thriller Dance' because it is awesome. It is fun and makes me smile.
I chose 'God Bless the USA--Lee Greenwood' because I love this country. I love our flag. I am proud to be an American.
I chose 'Osmonds--I Believe' because this is what I believe.
I chose 'Murmaids' because it was an early favorite of my growing up years. In fact, I have the 45 record on my record player right now !!!
How can YouTube be applied to library websites? It would give Baby Boomers a place where they can look up music from their growing up years. They can not only listen to the music, but, also watch the performers in most cases. I found The Beatles, The Temptations, etc. You can even find the big bands and other Doo Wop music !!!!!
As in alot of things, there are also the negative parts of YouTube. Some peoples ideas of what is entertaining is a little questionable. As for the information areas, you have to be the one to decide if you believe what is on the site or not.
All in all, I had fun with YouTube and I plan to check it out again---soon. But first, I need to continue on the other areas of the 23 Things.
I chose 'Wedding Thriller Dance' because it is awesome. It is fun and makes me smile.
I chose 'God Bless the USA--Lee Greenwood' because I love this country. I love our flag. I am proud to be an American.
I chose 'Osmonds--I Believe' because this is what I believe.
I chose 'Murmaids' because it was an early favorite of my growing up years. In fact, I have the 45 record on my record player right now !!!
How can YouTube be applied to library websites? It would give Baby Boomers a place where they can look up music from their growing up years. They can not only listen to the music, but, also watch the performers in most cases. I found The Beatles, The Temptations, etc. You can even find the big bands and other Doo Wop music !!!!!
As in alot of things, there are also the negative parts of YouTube. Some peoples ideas of what is entertaining is a little questionable. As for the information areas, you have to be the one to decide if you believe what is on the site or not.
All in all, I had fun with YouTube and I plan to check it out again---soon. But first, I need to continue on the other areas of the 23 Things.
Murmaids - Popsicles and Icicles - music only
At this very moment, I have this 45 record in my record player !!!!! You Tube is AWESOME !!!!!!
Monday, August 6, 2007
God Bless the USA - Lee Greenwood
God Bless AMERICA !!!!
God Bless our military ---active duty and retired !!!!!
God Bless Lee Greenwood !!!!!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Rollyo
Well, I created an account in Rollyo and did a search roll. Here is my link----http://www.rollyo.com/beatle95/. It is for celiac/gluten-free. Rollyo was okay, I guess. I will have to try again and check it out a little more. I like to google, though. But, I can have my favorite sites here and also check out other search rolls to see what others have found.
Library Thing
I REALLY liked Library Thing. This site is AWESOME !!!!!!!!! I've only started listing some of my books. I have over 8 bookcases full of books !!!!!!
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Meez
Meez was ALOT of fun !!!! Hopefully, this has come out okay. I stayed up to 1 am this morning trying to get this to my blog. It did not work. I could not sleep. About 3 am, I went to sleep. So, it is 9 am and I am hoping I did this right !!!!!!!!!
Friday, July 13, 2007
RSS Feeds
I really enjoyed the RSS Feeds. I even set up my bloglines newsreader. It is going to be so nice to just have to check in one spot for what I like to keep updated on. I really liked the YouTube video--RSS In Plain English. I can't wait to get back and check into more things on the RSS Feeds.
I looked into the Merlin site, but, I have to wait to be approved before I can go any further on this site. It looks really interesting.
The only thing I find overwhelming so far is the fact that there is soooooooooo much to remember, so many terms, so many passwords. At least, I will have time later on to really explore so much more.
I looked into the Merlin site, but, I have to wait to be approved before I can go any further on this site. It looks really interesting.
The only thing I find overwhelming so far is the fact that there is soooooooooo much to remember, so many terms, so many passwords. At least, I will have time later on to really explore so much more.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Technology
Well, I guess I'd better get back to work---on The 23 Things. I REALLY enjoyed flickr !!!! I will continue exploring it. Once I figure out my digital camera, I plan on downloading some pictures onto my computer and then I will upload (???????) them onto my blog. Wish me luck !!!!!! Even though I am having fun with flickr, I still need to get to the basics. Sooooooooooooooo, I bought from Ollie's a cd-----Learn Microsoft Windows XP. Imagine what I can accomplish when I finally learn Windows XP!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it AWESOME that you can take pictures on a camera, put it onto your computer, and then, send it to all your family and friends !!!!!! Just with a CLICK of a button !!!!!!! How cool is that !!!!!!!
For Joan
How many times did we watch the squirrels on the back porch of the library???? We still feed the squirrels----just like we promised you. Miss you.
tree_sunset
Thank you, Dolores, for the idea of adding a tree to our blogs. Isn't nature absolutely BEAUTIFUL !!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
I will be back !!!!
I have not given up on this project. I am taking a break. I will be back !!!!! See the determination in this beautiful eagle??? I am also determined !!!!!!
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