Done23things!

Happy to have come to the end, however I did enjoy abandoning a Friday afternoon to mind expansion by learning about blogs, wiki's, Online image generators (playing). Podcast repositories, YouTube and images and RSS feeds. I have used Piknik since discovering it in week 5 and have set up RSS feeds more confidently. It will be useful to keep revisiting my 23 things blog when I need a refresher on any of the things we discovered. All in all I am glad we were given the opportunity to participate in such a voyage of discovery!

Week 9 - Netlibrary - eBooks and audiobooks

Wasn't able to download and listen as I am not a member of PLCML. However its useful to be able to see what's available in e and audio books. I particularly liked the subject sets collection and the memoir and biography sections. I watched the tutorial and was a mite confused. Not sure how to become a member so I can listen to some sample e-books. Watch this space!

Okay looks like they don't supply sample downloadable audio books. Anne kindly sent me the login page for free access to Netlibrary's titleselect feature. So I am able to access the whole catalogue and see what is available in all resource types. Useful to know about as I had a query a while ago from a lecturer about getting an e-book which he wanted to use in his lectures.

I intend to promote Netlibrary to my academics just as another source of resource discovery. And to maybe get them thinking about different ways to deliver content to students.

Week 9 - You Tube, Podcasts

Podcast search tools

Wow a great way to find podcasts and their applications. Im having moments of illumination of what can actually be done to provide access, educate and use this technology for Library purposes. Already being done by Jessie and Marg, however can see the benefits of producing for my school in conjunction with academics in 2009


How to apply this technology in a library setting
This YouTube video is on the mark for referencing information and something we could think about doing for our online referencing page. The design of the video is simple question and answer format and easy to understand. Its like having one to one advice on why and how to reference. May work well with visual learners.



Found this old video on You Tube of our holiday in Bendigo a few years ago. Im suprised it is still available.

Sonny Playing Drums

Week 8 - Online Applications and Tools

Web2 Awards List

Had a browse thru the Web2 awards list and looked at Picnik. Put in a photo and edited it. It is easy to use and good for that quick fix, resize or change colour, sharpness, saturation etc. I still prefer photoshop though. But seeing as this is freeware its good to be able to edit ones photos without having to pay for a program.

This photo is a result of my playing around. See you next week

Week 7 Wiki's

Already use the Library Wiki, however looking at some of the applications for libraries particularly a central repository for Information Literacy topics and collaboration within the Library community is a great idea.

I have a possible project next year which may require the services of a Wiki, to contain information and also allow Business school academics and students to collaborate on its development.

Week 6 - Tagging, Folksonomies and Technorati

Didnt really light my fire. Although Delicious is good fun and easy to use. Technorati interesting, however probably not something I will use in the future. My brain and technorati just did not make a connection. Useful to know about though

My Warhol Days