wiki

I like looking at wikis just to see what new things have been added or commented on. I did like the core competencies listed. I found that there is a lot that future librarians are going to know to do there job. I esp. liked reading book lovers wiki from prineton public library. I looked to see what books I had read and read the comments people left. The ala conference wiki was really interesting to me. I have never attended one. I esp. liked the events with food subject. I have a degree in food service and it always amazing me mjust how many meetings people schedule with food. But I like being a librarian best. I am having some trouble with the second part of the wiki. I go to the nlc wiki and tried adding my blog to the favorite blog pge and get stuck. Michael you need to make a diagram so I can tell where to type in the name of the blog I will be linking to. I tried typing in a box, but can't get it highlighted, so guess what I am stuck, but been working on this thing most of the afternoon and AI am ready to throw my computer out the window, so maybe I'll talk to susan or allana tomorrow. By the way I like michael's star wars worst librarian. Good thing the library was empty since I laughed out loud.

thing 16

I liked what Michael Stephens had to say about how the "future of libraries will be guided by how users access, consume and create content." This is so true, we always must think of what the people who use the library want and need. Just because something is really a cool tool, will it fit the wants and needs of our customers. I esp. like the part of a library staff not to stop dreaming about what could be the best library services. I would like to improve so many things at the library I work in, and sometimes can get depressed because I don't see it happening anytime soon, but I still should keep my dreams and who knows some of them might come true.

Wendy Schultz definition of libraries is just perfect. We need to think of ourselves as a collection of conversations and convocations of the people we serve. Libraries are communities they perseve and promote. We as librarians need to remember that not only do we have books and computers, but we have memories too. I have had several people stop in the library and tell me they have good memories from coming here when they were young. Yes the library has changed, but I have come to realize that most people have good memories of the library and it may be the only place where they could create good memories.

The other thing I have realized that with the advances in technology, the librarian of the future must have a knowledge of books and what books fit best the community, but also must have real computer skills in order to keep up with the changing times. "The job duties of the librarian must keep current with the new technology that is available.

So the great thing about things is a lot of us are learning there is a whole new world of internet that is available and FREE which in this day of budget cuts is great.

I got it to work

Hey this posting a slidshow to a blog works pretty neat once you figure it out. Thank You Very Much Susan!!! I decided since the weather was so bad and cold we needed to look at something warm and inviting. Makes me want to take a vacation to somewhere warm. so onward to the next thing.

slideshare

Beautiful Tropical Places.

From: Roelof,
2 days ago

Beautiful Tropical Places.

View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: beaches landscapes)

SlideShare Link

trying

I tried really hard to get the last thing to work. I like the site and the fact the slideshows are short. I got a laugh from tying shoes. I set up an account, but can't seem to navigate on it. I also tried loading a slide show to my bog account, but couldn't figure that one out either. Maybe I have reached my limit on learning on line. I do much better in a classroom where I can get help right away. So although I am frustrated I will keep plugging on.

http://www.slideshare.net/mickpork/aircraft-art-513461?src=related_normal&rel=823629

trying again.



http://www.slideshare.net/hlame/tying-your-shoes-presentation

I can get so far with this thing. I found an interesting slide show, and manage to copy and paste, but when I hit preview I get nothing. Maybe this is just a slow day for the interenet. I'll try on Saturaday when it is a little slower. but the web page is pretty neat and I like the fact that most slide shows are not very long.




http://www.slideshare.net/davidleeking/tinkering-in-the-techie-toybox-staying-on-top-of-consumer-technology-presentation