Week 6, Thing 15 Web 2.0 and the future of Libraries

These activities really helped me tie Web 2.0 together with libraries. Just like Michael Wesch's video said, we need to make library space more user inviting. Every aspect of web 2.0 is something that future library users are familiar with and are using. Libraries need to change their way of thinking and do away with the "just in case" print collection and provide a digital collection of books, journals, blogs, etc. Libraries need to adapt to the customers they serve and bring their services to the customers through the web. After all, the web is a part of most of our customers' everyday routine and can be accessed from anywhere.

Week 6, Thing 14 Technorati

I explored technorati and found it a little overwhelming. It really isn't something that I feel that I would use. I did the keyword search for "Learning 2.o" in blog posts, tags, and blog directory and got different results for each. I came across a blog from "23 Things". I didn't spend a lot of time exploring top favorited blogs, top searches, or top blogs. Maybe I will go back to explore those more later.

Week 6, Thing 13 Del.icio.us

I tried to view the recommended tutorial a few different times, and was unsuccessful each time. So I went on to explore the PLCMCL2 account that was created at the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Library. I can see where Del.icio.us would be a great tool for gathering information.

Week 5, Thing 12 Rollyo

I explored Rollyo, created an account, and created my own searchroll. Creating the searchroll was fairly easy. I am not sure that I would use it in my personal life. Then again, this is new to me, so maybe after I give it a chance, it will grow on me. I am having trouble getting the link to my searchroll to work. http://rollyo.com/321321321/your_childs_safety

Week 5, Thing 11 Library Thing

I found Library thing extremely easy to use. I really like the BookSuggestor that suggests books to read from titles you have already read. Here is the link to my library:http://www.librarything.com/catalog/shahn.

Week 5, Thing 10 Online image generator

I made this avatar in Yahoo avatars. It was fun playing around with all of the different options for the background, hair styles, clothes, and accessories. I also had fun looking at The Generator Blog. I may use the singing email generator to send birthday wishes or "pick me up" messages to friends in the future.

Week 4, Thing 9 MERLIN/news feeds

I looked at Merlin and subscribed. I linked to Gaming and Avatars. I had fun experimenting with Sitepal. I also like topix.net. It is a great place to get news feeds on local information. I could link to information about meetings on school redistricting when the new Ebb Valley Elementry School opens. This is important to me since my son is entering Kindergarten in August.