Thing # 23

The last thing! Wow what a journey this has been. I have definitely learned a lot. And there will be some things that I will continue with and others I will let go. Librarything wasn't that interesting for me. I have the real books at home on my shelves, I don't need to create a virtual bookshelf as well. But I really liked RSS feeds - I have the one for USA Today, entertainment. It keeps me up to date on new titles (movies and books) and events and happenings that might effect our circulation. I have already used it to my coworkers saying 'have you heard about this?'

Thing # 22

MOLDI!

No it isn't a disease - just our way to downloadable audio books. This thing is easy for me, I am in charge of this wonderful resource! And I just downloaded the new console to my computer in anticipation of the new site that we will be offering (hopefully next week) iPod compatibility. The titles aren't the newest, but it is a start and we will see how it goes.

Things #15 and 16

Wikis.

There are a blue millions great reasons for libraries to get into Wikis. Having the interaction with customers over favorite books and titles. Getting suggestions and new ideas, it would be amazing.

And posting on CML's PBwiki made me really long for the summer when I added my favorite vacation place: South Haven. Is winter over yet?!

Thing # 19

AS one who loves just about any shortcut I can take (lazy is another word) I can't believe how much I use the highlighter feature on the CML toolbar. I do a lot of back and forth searching when looking for reviews or the title someone has requested. one less click on the mouse or typing of words (and backspacing because I can't type!) Just wonderful!

Thing # 18

I looked at Monster.com

My husband used this several years ago when looking for a job. He posted his resume and then sat back and waited. I scoffed - this was not the way to look for a job! Even the want ads would be better! But amazingly enough he did get several good responses and interviews. And was offered a job!

It is a very easy to use site. And somewhere libaries as a profession haven't turned to much. After all we post and we get lots of applicants! But I think we are missing some of the younger crowd we want to attract. This is where they start. So we will need a presence there as well.

Thing # 17 Google Docs

I see lots of possibilities for this application. What a great way to have a committee or work group that is from all over the system work together to put a document together. Actually, personally I see this as a good thing for the dance studio I am involved with. We are starting to have more events and so need more fliers. This will be an easy way for all of us to work on them. Thanks!

Youtube

OK - so the one the got me to write on the thing is not library related - not even close. But it did get me thinking, and that's good enough. It was about cat flushing the toilet and watching and trying to catch the water as it went down. Very funny and I could relate to it. One of my cats loves the water in the toilet, luckily she hasn't learned how to flush yet. That would be an expensive water bill. But I realized that someone else is like me and my world and that was nice. I also use Youtube to look at previews for DVD's (if they are there) often much better way to find out about the content than from a review.