Audio Books

The tutorial from Overdrive was great. I was surprised by how many different formats (PC, Mac, burn to CD, WMA, iPod & MP3) and how many titles that we have available.

Podcasts

The Lansing(Illinois)Public Library has an Adult, Teen and Youth Dept. podcasts available through Podcast Directory. There are some interesting podcasts: book reviews, help with science projects, and so on.

Online Video

I selected the Associated Press from the News & Politics Channels listing from YouTube, then I typed in a search for libraries. The video entitled Library Book Returned After 145 Years caught my eye. Maybe this could be used to advertise a special event or program.

Web 2.0

I went to the Short List and seleted the first place winner under Books-- lulu.com. I found their website to be very clean, logical & easy to navigate. The homepage had tabs at the top to select including a nice demo. Once a tab was selected a sidebar appeared with more choices or a search box was available to type in a specific request. Once an item was selected there was a Preview button that gave even more information about that particular item (similar to our Syndetics page).

GOOGLE DOCS

GOOGLE DOCS

 

I was amazed by the all the templates available through Google Docs.  First I created a couple of forms using templates, then I created this document.  I tried to create a large header and was unable to, also I was a little frustrated by all the times it saved & I deleted.  But I guess overall that this would be a great way to collect information & edit as the example in our 23 Things. 

Playing around with PBWiki

I commented instead of editing at first, so had to go back & figure that out-- "haste makes waste." I was a little surprised at the lack of structure (such freedom!) I didn't know where or how(format)to put in my information but I think it would be easy to use.

So what's in a wiki?

Well I learned that a wiki (means "quick" in Hawaii) is great for a group of people to collaborate their thoughts &/or ideas. One of the wikis I looked at was ALA Wikis #14 Every Child Ready to Read. It appeared to be a great place for librarians place their ideas & suggestions. Another I looked at was the SJCPL (St. Joseph County Public Library System) Subject Guides. I clicked on the Arts & Entertainment & discovered several interesting things. Not only were there links to the library collection, staff favorites & magazines, but also local attractions & events, dance & theatre, clubs, cafes & live music, and music & movies.

I think that a wiki would be helpful for committees in setting up new procedures or policies. One that I know that is currently in the process of being set up is a wiki concerning a possible floating collection for TCCL.