I have used Wikipedia before and I find it useful as a starting point to gather information or if I want to find popular information. I also have used a Wiki years ago when a friend of mine started one to gather information in a game that we played. Other than that I haven't used them too often.
For all the possible personal uses it doesn't seem to be time yet for all these various web applications. If you could combine your E-mail/Blog/Wiki/IM/RSS feed/etc. into one site that all your friends were on then these things would really take off. We are still in the dark ages of putting all these bits of information together.
If Sno-Isle had it's own Wiki we could use it as a discussion board for staff on various topics. In the Public area it could be used as an online version of a book talk group, A teen graffiti area, or just general discussion on the many services Sno-Isle offers.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
TV on the Intrawebs
YouTube
Look for videos about libraries.
What did you find?
Hulu and Fancast
Explore both sites and look for movies or tv shows that might interest you.
Would you use either or both of these sites? Why?
I found quite a few shows that I haven't seen in quite a few years and some that I wish I had seen. I liked Hulu a little better than Fancast. The image quality isn't as good on Fancast, but then if you want to see something with good image quality, getting a DVD is the better option. I might be using Hulu tonight at home.
Would either of these sites be useful for libraries?
Look for videos about libraries.
What did you find?
Hulu and Fancast
Explore both sites and look for movies or tv shows that might interest you.
Would you use either or both of these sites? Why?
I found quite a few shows that I haven't seen in quite a few years and some that I wish I had seen. I liked Hulu a little better than Fancast. The image quality isn't as good on Fancast, but then if you want to see something with good image quality, getting a DVD is the better option. I might be using Hulu tonight at home.
Would either of these sites be useful for libraries?
They are good websites. There are some news resources that could be considered educational. If a patron had missed an episode of a TV show they could catch up with it at the library (but a movie would be a bad idea with the time limitations on our computers.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Friend Networks
The new site I tried was Facebook. I didn't really get into it though. Once I had it set up the only thing I found to do was clicking around trying to find people. It reminds me of a less flashy version of Myspace.
I first started using social networks about eight years ago on Livejournal when I had a few friends using it. Then I started using Myspace about four years ago when other friends had myspace pages for themselves and their bands. Personally I find these website as different form of Email and a way to keep up with what is happening in the lives of friends (through their blogs) I might only see once a year.
I first started using social networks about eight years ago on Livejournal when I had a few friends using it. Then I started using Myspace about four years ago when other friends had myspace pages for themselves and their bands. Personally I find these website as different form of Email and a way to keep up with what is happening in the lives of friends (through their blogs) I might only see once a year.
Monday, May 5, 2008
a window into the soul
http://www.flickr.com/photos/proverbs31/2290994031/
It's interesting just looking around and seeing all the things people photograph. The various apps available on Flickr makes for some unique ways to find an image. I have been to this site before because I have some friends who upload to it. Maybe I will to someday, when I have a camera.
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