Beyond Method #2

After going through all the information in this class, I really like igoogle.  I realize that netvibes is a better choice if you want your page to go public, but after taking the class and before entering the post, I signed up for a gmail account and began customizing an igoogle page.  I really enjoyed it and will continue working on it as I have new ideas.  I am putting all of my favorite sites on the pages by adding gadgets and will working on adding some widgets.  Thanks for a great class!!  As I mentioned, I will look forward to finishing this section of classes so I can set up a new blog for my volunteer work.

Bottom line, for personal use I vote igoogle, for public you have to use netvibes.

Beyond Method #1

I am back.  I believe that I have been able to regenerate enough brain cells to move on to the advanced class.  I really did have alot of fun updating my blog.  When I complete this class, I want to set up a blog of a volunteer group that I work with preserving historic county records.  It would be a great way to get our project out in the public eye.  I guess up to now we have been computer waltzing and it's time to jitterbug....

Method 12

I don't think I can explain in just a few short words how much this on line class has helped.  For the first time, when techies talk about wiki, the cloud, IM etc.  I actually know what they are talking about.  While I still have alot to learn, it has given me a working knowledge of the subjects and I feel much more confident that I could actually use some of these techniques in my professional career and my personal endeavors. 

Also, Naomi, you have been so patient and helpful and I really appreciate it.

On to Beyond Two-Steppin!!

Method 11

I listened to the podcast by Nancy Keane called Booktalks Quick and Simple.  It was very well done and a really nice way to interest parents and children in certain titles.  Great way to introduce new books in the library.

On to Method 12

Brenda

Method 10

I like wiki.  I felt very accomplished when I created an account and was able to post a blog on the favorites blog section.  As you can see, it does not take much to make me feel accomplished.  Baby steps.

I don't see how anyone could grow weary of the "In Plain English" videos.  They are my favorite part of the learning experience.  That guy is great!

I want to set up a wiki account for a volunteer group I am working with on records retention.  I would be great way for all of us to share info instead of using email.

Method 9

The more I take these classes, the more comfortable I feel with technology.  I personally have not used chats or IM very much, but I love Meebo.  What a great way to communicate from library to library.  We do not have any chat or IM capabilities at our library now, but I would love to see our IT person add Meebo to our website.  I will certainly suggest it.

Method 8

Again, the opening video was great.

In David Lee King's video I really liked the comment that he made toward the end of the video that we all need to keep in mind that what is important is the connection not the container in which it is housed.

The strongest point I found in the articles was that if a library wants to have a facebook presence, that a Facebook Group Page would be a better choice.

OK, social networking in general.  Personally, I am not really interested.    However, professionally, I believe that it is an important tool in our professional "toolbox".  Many times an individual has to evaluate a concept in the environment in which it will be used.  That is why I would put my personal concerns aside and embrace a facebook page for my library.  Especially when reaching out to teens and young adults who embrace social networking as a daily part of their lives.

The potential is definitely there, I really believe that many, not all, libraries in one or two people libraries will need alot of help in embracing the concept and learning the tools to not only create the facebook presence but also maintain it.