Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Patting myself on the back...
Discovering interesting links was probably my favourite part of the Web 2.0 experience. I'm an information junkie. I have a recurring daydream where my 'essence' is broken down into a mathematical formula and programmed into the net, to wander for eternity through the world's computer systems and ultimately reaching 42 through my own calculations. I've been reading too much science fiction and cyberpunk.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this programme, it reaffirmed my love of the internet and the role it plays in our lives. I am more convinced than ever of the increasing role and importance of technology in the future of libraries.
This was fun. Looking forward to Web 3.0....
Added Later: Popping in to link to a shocking report on iPhone abuse.
Oxbridge Lectures play on iTunes. Oxford and Cambridge University are to make lectures by leading academics available through iTunes, and will include the work of Nobel prize-winning academics as well as "150 hours of video and audio material of lectures and ideas from "world-leading thinkers"."
I have thoroughly enjoyed this programme, it reaffirmed my love of the internet and the role it plays in our lives. I am more convinced than ever of the increasing role and importance of technology in the future of libraries.
This was fun. Looking forward to Web 3.0....
Added Later: Popping in to link to a shocking report on iPhone abuse.
Oxbridge Lectures play on iTunes. Oxford and Cambridge University are to make lectures by leading academics available through iTunes, and will include the work of Nobel prize-winning academics as well as "150 hours of video and audio material of lectures and ideas from "world-leading thinkers"."
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Social Networking
Right now Facebook is beating MySpace, according to ComScore. Social Networking is very much a part of life these days, and while older networking sites may have to make way for the latest cool site, networking itself is here to stay.
I do believe that a library presence in the place where our younger patrons spend a lot of their time can only be a good thing, as long as it is done correctly. I agree with Meredith Farkas that one of the most important ingredients would be user feedback and ideas.
There is even a virtual library in the virtual world, Second Life, where it is being used to promote librarianship and reading.
I do believe that a library presence in the place where our younger patrons spend a lot of their time can only be a good thing, as long as it is done correctly. I agree with Meredith Farkas that one of the most important ingredients would be user feedback and ideas.
There is even a virtual library in the virtual world, Second Life, where it is being used to promote librarianship and reading.
Friday, September 26, 2008
I created a special Facebook membership as Lizzy Reader and friended North Shore Libraries. Facebook is an easy way of keeping in touch, and even finding, family and friends who have moved around the globe, or even just to another town.
I am not a huge fan of MySpace. I object to having someone elses taste in music assault my ears when I open a webpage. I cancelled my membership there after a brief visit.
Library news from abroad: Copac has added Cheltenham's library catalogue. Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
I am not a huge fan of MySpace. I object to having someone elses taste in music assault my ears when I open a webpage. I cancelled my membership there after a brief visit.
Library news from abroad: Copac has added Cheltenham's library catalogue. Chetham's Library is the oldest public library in the English-speaking world.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
eBooks
eBooks are the real revolution that will impact on libraries more than any other technology. As the products of this technology become more portable and easier to operate, such as the kindle, and even the iPhone is now a book reader, most books will be replaced by these devices.
Convenience, affordability (downloads are cheaper) and the fact that one can carry umpteen books on a small portable device offering one an amazing selection of reads for any occasion. People who say that there is nothing that can replace the tactile quality of a book, or that magical new book smell, will lose out to the younger generation as they become our tax paying patrons. A plus is the saving in space, no bookshelves required, and time saving, no dusting necessary - just gently wipe that little device and your 'books' are dust free... bonus for all asthma sufferers.
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius is freely available at Project Gutenberg.
More on the iPhone as book reader.
Convenience, affordability (downloads are cheaper) and the fact that one can carry umpteen books on a small portable device offering one an amazing selection of reads for any occasion. People who say that there is nothing that can replace the tactile quality of a book, or that magical new book smell, will lose out to the younger generation as they become our tax paying patrons. A plus is the saving in space, no bookshelves required, and time saving, no dusting necessary - just gently wipe that little device and your 'books' are dust free... bonus for all asthma sufferers.
The Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius is freely available at Project Gutenberg.
More on the iPhone as book reader.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Podcasts.
I subscribe to a number of podcasts through my iTunes as it is so convenient. However I subscribed to Groks Science Radio Show and Podcast with Bloglines as instructed. It is another wonderful technology that gets the information that interests people to them in a format that almost everyone can enjoy, even non-readers.
Interested in science?
Interested in science?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Vegetarian's Nightmare
What's not to like about YouTube? Did you miss the US presidential debate? Go to YouTube. You like Arrogant Worms... I'll bet they're up on YouTube, persecuting vegetarians.
While there are a lot of egomaniacs posting boring tripe, YouTube provides some excellent tutorials on various subjects, as well as online lectures broken up into easily downloadable sized chunks. I vote it to be both educational and highly entertaining.
While there are a lot of egomaniacs posting boring tripe, YouTube provides some excellent tutorials on various subjects, as well as online lectures broken up into easily downloadable sized chunks. I vote it to be both educational and highly entertaining.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Member of the Blog Press
I used a generator to become an Official Press Person. This should get me interviews!
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