Found this while trawling through a wiki-
http://plcmclearning.blogspot.com/
This is the blog for the original 2.0 Learning program
This program was originally developed and launched for the staff at the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County in August 2006
Welcome to the original Learning 2.0 Program. This site was created to support PLCMC's Learning 2.0 Program; a discovery learning program designed to encourage staff to explore new technologies and reward them for doing 23 Things. Since the program's launched, it has fostered Learning 2.0 programs all over the world. If you are interested in duplicating or modifying this program for your organization, please see Program Notes on About Page and contact Helene Blowers for information.
Wednesday 20 July 2011
WIKI'S
This is genius - what a time saver - a great way for groups to stay in touch and update without non stop emailing or phoning to everyone.You get to see what everyone is doing/thinking and add your say.
I think we can use it when we are working on group assignments and we all have trouble meeting up to discuss work.That way everyone is on the same page and can see how the others are tracking.
Also use it for training manuals and DIY guides - users can leave a comment on how good!!! it was plus can be easily assessed
Library Uses
Could be a paper saver - instead of comment/feedback forms to fill in -go on to wiki and leave your comment there.
List of suggested books library can buy - students can add their wishlist here.
Use to canvas opinions on various library functions/activities/resources, etc offered
Good Wiki
Library Success:A best practice Wiki
This wiki was created to be a one-stop shop for great ideas and information for all types of librarians
Check out the alphabetized list of categories with alphabetized lists of articles in each category.
Makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.
Their Information Sharing and Education Wiki covers everything we are doing in this unit - a goldmine !
http://www.libsuccess.org/
Using a Wiki to manage a library instruction program
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2007/apr/ALA_print_layout_1_374070_374070.cfm
This university library says why wikis is such a success in their library - and gives examples of how they use it - Tafe staff can look at this for tips.
I think we can use it when we are working on group assignments and we all have trouble meeting up to discuss work.That way everyone is on the same page and can see how the others are tracking.
Also use it for training manuals and DIY guides - users can leave a comment on how good!!! it was plus can be easily assessed
Library Uses
Could be a paper saver - instead of comment/feedback forms to fill in -go on to wiki and leave your comment there.
List of suggested books library can buy - students can add their wishlist here.
Use to canvas opinions on various library functions/activities/resources, etc offered
Good Wiki
Library Success:A best practice Wiki
This wiki was created to be a one-stop shop for great ideas and information for all types of librarians
Check out the alphabetized list of categories with alphabetized lists of articles in each category.
Makes it easy to find exactly what you are looking for.
Their Information Sharing and Education Wiki covers everything we are doing in this unit - a goldmine !
http://www.libsuccess.org/
Using a Wiki to manage a library instruction program
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/publications/crlnews/2007/apr/ALA_print_layout_1_374070_374070.cfm
This university library says why wikis is such a success in their library - and gives examples of how they use it - Tafe staff can look at this for tips.
Tuesday 19 July 2011
Podcasts
Found a really interesting podcast - http://liswiki.org/wiki/Podcasts
Library and Information Science Wiki- free compendium anyone can edit
Librarian podcasts for library staff - looks, sorry sounds!! like it would be good opportunity for learning
Their webpage is http://liswiki.org/wiki/Main_Page to get started
University of NewEngland
http://www.une.edu.au/library/podcasts/
List of library podcasts they have to help new students - Tafe staff can look at this too.
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/index.html
If you miss out on any of the talks they host, you can catch it later on the podcast
DIY PODCASTS
Library and Information Science Wiki- free compendium anyone can edit
Librarian podcasts for library staff - looks, sorry sounds!! like it would be good opportunity for learning
Their webpage is http://liswiki.org/wiki/Main_Page to get started
University of NewEngland
http://www.une.edu.au/library/podcasts/
List of library podcasts they have to help new students - Tafe staff can look at this too.
State Library of New South Wales
http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/podcasts/index.html
If you miss out on any of the talks they host, you can catch it later on the podcast
DIY PODCASTS
Librarian Judy has made a series of videos to show you how to make your own podcasts at home using Audacity, a free audio recording program.
Wednesday 13 July 2011
FLICKR
Went online and found this blog - never thought you could use flickr in libraries like this - maybe once I get my head around all this new technology I can be so creative too.
22 Ideas for Using Flickr in Libraries…01.18.10 A solo librarian's blog about his experiences setting up a special library & digital libraries from scratch…and more
Thought this was really useful- lots of 2.0 technology in his archives too - found such intersting info - where I am going to find time to read this all!
Flickr also has a App Garden link on the Homepage under Other Options - great ideas to be creative with your photos and free - as most were developed by Flickr users.
Also go to
DELICIOUS
At first when I started looking in this, I thought that I wouldn't use it much. This is only because I am compulsive about saving any URL's when I am working on an assignment, so when I open up the document all my notes and URL's are there in one place. All my course notes are saved on my USB sticks and on my desktop so I felt that this wasn't really for me.
BUT on further reflection and after signing up for my account and a good look around, I am converted.
It is a really good way to get access to information you need quickly and see what others have done.Once again if you are working in a group and want to share info and progress, this is the way to go.
I also found this article which really gives you a good oversight of how useful it can be
I found this Bookmark: WebTools4U2Use
it is relevant to our course and provides lots of info - also has RSS feeds - so will be going back to it.
Flickr also has a App Garden link on the Homepage under Other Options - great ideas to be creative with your photos and free - as most were developed by Flickr users.
Also go to
http://bighugelabs.com/motivator.php
Free apps to make motivational posters/magazine covers and more using your Flickr photos
Free apps to make motivational posters/magazine covers and more using your Flickr photos
DELICIOUS
At first when I started looking in this, I thought that I wouldn't use it much. This is only because I am compulsive about saving any URL's when I am working on an assignment, so when I open up the document all my notes and URL's are there in one place. All my course notes are saved on my USB sticks and on my desktop so I felt that this wasn't really for me.
BUT on further reflection and after signing up for my account and a good look around, I am converted.
It is a really good way to get access to information you need quickly and see what others have done.Once again if you are working in a group and want to share info and progress, this is the way to go.
I also found this article which really gives you a good oversight of how useful it can be
I found this Bookmark: WebTools4U2Use
it is relevant to our course and provides lots of info - also has RSS feeds - so will be going back to it.
Tuesday 12 July 2011
African Elephant 3
This made me homesick for where I come from - we have the Addo Elephant Park nearby and it looks very similar to this pic.Have fond memories of visiting the reserve and spending a day in the bush.
First attempt at using Flickr - Library shot
This was a steep learning curve this morning - and Tom and Scott were so helpful, it would taken me much longer on my own.Now I can go away and practise on my own.
As I work through this unit I found out how these sites all work together and how inter-related and how easy it is to be connected to many sites at once.
I always shied away from new technology as I did'nt know how to use it, but now I am a fan.
Might still become a digital native!
As I work through this unit I found out how these sites all work together and how inter-related and how easy it is to be connected to many sites at once.
I always shied away from new technology as I did'nt know how to use it, but now I am a fan.
Might still become a digital native!
Wednesday 6 July 2011
RSS Feeds
ALIA, 2011, ALIAnet newsfeeds(RSS), viewed 7th July, 2011
http://www.alia.org.au/rss/vacancies.php
ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) is the professional organisation for the Australian library and informtion services sector. Membership is open to all individuals and organisations with the only requirement being an interest in the sector.
I have choosen the RSS link to ALIA's ALIAnet LIS vacancies list. This provides a listing of the 10 most recent LIS job vacancies in Australia.
As this is part of our assignment for our Monday class, I feel it will save me time rather than visiting the site itself.
My views on RSS
This was entirely new to me and after completing the class I can really see how useful and time saving it can be. We are all busy and know how easy it is when we are looking for information online to get sidetracked by something unrelated that catches your eye, and before you know it, time has flown by and you have done nothing really.
With RSS you can select what you really want /need to know and have an update on your Googlereader page every time you log in - no more searching every webpage that you need information from regularly.
In a work situation this is a more professional way of obtaining information, rather than to be seen "as always being online". It's almost like checking your diary - a quick browse and you know if there is something useful you might need that day.
Libraries can really use this to interact with clients - clients can select which RSS information feeds they want. (e.g. parents can subscribe to childrens feed giving activities, events, new books, etc that's available)
Libraries can have a regular news update page, so that clients can check information in their own time.
Library staff themselves can select RSS feeds which are of interest to them - they can keep in touch with others in their field as well as use it to keep up to date with new technologies and developments which are relevant to them. Quck, easy and cheap way of staying in touch with all things library related - essential in a time of budget cuts and limited resources in Tasmania.
http://www.alia.org.au/rss/vacancies.php
ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association) is the professional organisation for the Australian library and informtion services sector. Membership is open to all individuals and organisations with the only requirement being an interest in the sector.
I have choosen the RSS link to ALIA's ALIAnet LIS vacancies list. This provides a listing of the 10 most recent LIS job vacancies in Australia.
As this is part of our assignment for our Monday class, I feel it will save me time rather than visiting the site itself.
My views on RSS
This was entirely new to me and after completing the class I can really see how useful and time saving it can be. We are all busy and know how easy it is when we are looking for information online to get sidetracked by something unrelated that catches your eye, and before you know it, time has flown by and you have done nothing really.
With RSS you can select what you really want /need to know and have an update on your Googlereader page every time you log in - no more searching every webpage that you need information from regularly.
In a work situation this is a more professional way of obtaining information, rather than to be seen "as always being online". It's almost like checking your diary - a quick browse and you know if there is something useful you might need that day.
Libraries can really use this to interact with clients - clients can select which RSS information feeds they want. (e.g. parents can subscribe to childrens feed giving activities, events, new books, etc that's available)
Libraries can have a regular news update page, so that clients can check information in their own time.
Library staff themselves can select RSS feeds which are of interest to them - they can keep in touch with others in their field as well as use it to keep up to date with new technologies and developments which are relevant to them. Quck, easy and cheap way of staying in touch with all things library related - essential in a time of budget cuts and limited resources in Tasmania.
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