Podcasts #2

I listened to the beginning of several children's stories, and can't imagine children actually sitting still to listen to these. I'm not sure there's any use we can make of podcasts. The video casts, yes, but not podcasts.

Podcasts

I found most everything blocked by WebSense. I did enjoy listening to several "samples" of songs. I found one podcast that I could send to GoogleReader, but thinking there would be more I didn't "send" it. I then looked around for others, couldn't find anything and then couldn't go back to the one I did find. I don't see too many uses of this in the library.

YouTube

This is the first time I've looked at YouTube. I found it very easy to search. It was very interesting to see the videos that came up for a search of Virginia Beach. I'm including the following video because, as a knitter, I found it hilarious. I espcially like the comments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lz8LPZ1Hxrk

I think using YouTube would be a great way to show patrons how to search the catalog, use our resources, give virtual tours of the libraries and provide programs.

Flickr Tools

Enjoyed looking through, especially Montagr. Still prefer reading.

Flickr Tags

Tags seem to be important as finding tools. The more specific the better.

Flickr

I like this picture. I wish it were here!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hershman/337001850/

Flickr appears to be very easy to use. It should be a great way to send photos to friends/family out of town.

Web 2.0 Awards List

I like LibraryThing.

Technorati

What a great way to pull "everything" together and the keep yourself informed throughout the day. Will I use this? No. I don't spend that much time on the computer, especially after work.

Tagging, Folksonomy, Technorati

This looks great for people who spend a great deal of time on computers. For the rest of us, interesting, but not something I plan on using.

MySpace

It certainly does look easy with lots of help, codes, etc. and I certainly see lots of people (usually younger patrons) using library computers to checkout their "spaces." They are often frustrated with our 30 minute time limits. I choose not to create a profile.

Online Social Networking in VBPL

Sounds like a great way to put out announcements about programs, services, new books, etc. But who is going to do this work, keep it up-to-date, answer questions and messages? Will a "friends" level be set that if we don't reach this level, it's not worth it? Sounds good, but sounds like work for ____ who? We're already stretching ourselves on the desks. Will new staff be hired?

Posting to Staff Picks

It was very easy once I asked one of our resident experts (Matthew) how to "post." I didn't realize that "edit" meant "post." It was fun to read some of the other picks. I think some of our patrons would enjoy adding their favorites as well.

Wikis in Libraries

As long as someone is going to monitor a wiki, it seems that there are lots of uses for them in libraries.