Duh! I get it now!!

Thank goodness for my "live" sessions for the class I'm currently taking! I think I really had blinders on when I was thinking about how a library could use some of the 23 Things I had already explored, particularly Flickr. Of course, it makes so much sense now how Flickr can enhance a Library website. Twitter offers really up to the minute library event notification. What better way, in this world of tech savy folks, than to "infiltrate" their tools and their toys with reasons to use what the library has to offer, whether it's in person or electronically. I also hadn't thought about how useful it would be for a library to utilize a social network such as Facebook. It makes so much sense. We were shown several examples of how libraries do use those tools to keep patrons up to date on on the "goings on" in a library. I have to admit, I was a little bit dizzy after seeing everything, but it really did open my eyes to how those tools could be used.

RSS feeds - Ugghh!

Okay - I haven't quite figured them out yet - I'm ashamed to admit it. I'll find a site with an RSS link, but I haven't sorted out how to find the right way to connect it to my Blog. I've created a bloglines account, but haven't really taken the time to make sense of it. I haven't given up yet - I will prevail :O)!

Very Cool!

I was just exploring some of the image generators available at http://generatorblog.blogspot.com/
I think that I could probably spend hours playing around with all the different generators available! The ones that I explored were very easy to use, and the directions given to post the application on my blog were pretty easy to follow. Most of the generators that I tried had little practical application. They were a lot of fun, and would make a website or blog really interesting-but I couldn't really think of a function relevant to the library. I saw several such as the anagram generator that would be useful in the classroom for a Making Words lesson. I'll continue to explore the options to see if I could make a connection to the library science field.

Just Thinking. . .

As I explored Flickr again, I was trying to see it through the eyes of a Media Specialist. Right now, I'm thinking it really is more for personal use. Although, I could see how students would be able to use it to enhance papers, etc. Since there are a variety of ways to search, you could also use it when researching geography, cultures, etc. You'd have to be careful about whether or not the actual publisher of the photo had been accurate about the location of the photo. That's all I've got for now :O)!

Flickr - WOW!

I just took a short break from exploring Flickr. What a fantatic resource! I love the variety of things shared and the fact that it is obviously a global experience. Such a perfect venue for people to share their passion of photography, or simply an amazing photo. What an easy way to connect people. I plan on exploring the site again VERY soon!

New at This

This is a whole new experience for me!  Although I consider myself to be pretty "on top of things", I've never blogged or actually followed one either. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed right now, but I'm sure that will pass.  I can see myself getting "sucked in" to all the nuances of what "blogging" has to offer.  I'm looking forward to the task of exploring the items on 23 Things.  I've got lots to learn :O)!