Sunday, 4 December 2011
Exercise 16 Comment Final exercise
I made a comment on Xanthi's blog...the photos of the New YorK Library. I have now completed the entire blog assessment - and emailed Xanthi.
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Exercise 11 (er...out of numerical order) Recommendations
It's hard to qualify the following examples of 2.0 technology as world's best practice; however in each case I was struck by a facet of the "new" that seemed appealing and useful. One that I would encourage my library to implement...
Local Studies: Click on the link to see the manner in which the New York Public Library has used 2.0 technology in a vivid way. Note the tabs for twitter and facebook...to encourage interaction (social networking) amongst its clients.
Childrens: The State of Colorado Libraries has an impressive childrens services blog. It presents a whole host of activities in a quite logical and structured manner. Each link can be previewed by means of "CLICK snapshots"
Teenage/Youth: This is a photo of the exterior of the central Los Angeles Public Library. Very Hollywood. Very Metro-Goldwyn-Maya/Twentieth Century Fox...
The teen web section of the library just screams delinquency high energy fun, with its buzzy graphic design, downloadable music and games. Check out the games that were specially formulated for the 2009 Summer Reading Club.
Adult Fiction: the Melbourne Public Library has a book club http://www.melbourne.lib.ia.us/use-the-library/bookclub2/bookclub
as well as this tab http://www.melbourne.lib.ia.us/books-reading Now that's what I call interaction between library management and the members.
Information/Reference: The British Library (which I visited a few times when I lived in London) has this impressive suite of options for the information seeker who is accessing the Libray from the outside. As it says, "We will get back to you with a response to your enquiry within five working days".
Local Studies: Click on the link to see the manner in which the New York Public Library has used 2.0 technology in a vivid way. Note the tabs for twitter and facebook...to encourage interaction (social networking) amongst its clients.
Childrens: The State of Colorado Libraries has an impressive childrens services blog. It presents a whole host of activities in a quite logical and structured manner. Each link can be previewed by means of "CLICK snapshots"
Teenage/Youth: This is a photo of the exterior of the central Los Angeles Public Library. Very Hollywood. Very Metro-Goldwyn-Maya/Twentieth Century Fox...
Adult Fiction: the Melbourne Public Library has a book club http://www.melbourne.lib.ia.us/use-the-library/bookclub2/bookclub
as well as this tab http://www.melbourne.lib.ia.us/books-reading Now that's what I call interaction between library management and the members.
Information/Reference: The British Library (which I visited a few times when I lived in London) has this impressive suite of options for the information seeker who is accessing the Libray from the outside. As it says, "We will get back to you with a response to your enquiry within five working days".
Monday, 28 November 2011
Exercise 15 Commenting on other blogs
I commented on Angus's blog (the addition of the gadgets in the arrangement exercise) and Kevin's blog (the amusing Finnish Library Association video)
(The joys of free speech)
(The joys of free speech)
Exercise 14 Inviting people onto my blog
Exercise 13 Changing the arrangement of my blog
I made some very modest changes as I was happy with the blog as it was.
I rearranged the order of the tabs on the right-hand side.
I rearranged the order of the tabs on the right-hand side.
Exercise 12 Changing the colour of my blog
I decided to be bold in terms of colour and used Darrell Lea as a role model...a lovely liquorice-black background, a violet crumble colour for the text etc etc. Life is just a box of chocolates!!
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Exercise 10 Evaluation
I might not have made it clear in my last post, that the Paddington library does not have its own website. Therefore, all 2.O technology has to be accessed from the mother ship ie Woollahra Library.
I was quite surprised when I checked the library's website...there is an awful lot on offer.
Just look at the websites and links that are available in the children's section...to take one example
Kids sites
To help you with your homework
- YourTutor (free online tutoring)
- ipl2 For Kids (list of good websites for kids)
- Fun brain
- Greek Mythology
- Web Gallery
- National Gallery of Art Washington
- Australian Musuem
- Yahoo! Kids StudyZone
Fun and games
- Brigade Kids (NSW Fire Service)
- Dr Seuss
- Ebb and Flow
- ABC Kids
- PBS Kids
- Bob the builder
- National Geographic Kids
- Discovery Kids
- Yahoo Kids games
- Storynory Free audio stories for kids.
- Play at Powerhouse
Children's book sites
Health and wellness
Being safe on the net
- Find info about being safe on the net at Cybersmart Kids and SafeKids.
The library also offers...
Exercise 9 Community Profiles
My local library is the Paddington Library which occupies a ground floor area of the Paddington Town Hall.
http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library/library_locations/paddington_library
(Confusingly, the City of Sydney Council also lays claim over Paddington Library but it's easier to pretend that this isn't so. To all intents and purposes the library is run by Woollahra Council)
Look at this photo!
You'd never guess that there is a library inside...it's because the building is heritage-listed and nothing from the 20th or 21st century must detract from its Victorian splendour.
Any examination of the community profile should take note that Paddington-Woollahra area is a so-called prestige suburb; in other words the houses are very expensive. Just last week it was announced that Toni Collette has bought into the street next to mine. Two terraces (recently renovated) joined together as one. Poor Toni shelled out $6 million for this ppty. So no doubt she will be forced to do another series of the "United States of Tara" in order to pay the mortgage.
(Er...just in case anyone gets the wrong idea...I rent my place...half of a terrace)
The Paddington Library's most avid customers belong to two main groups: the very young and seniors. I've always had the feeling that most residents in Paddington would rather buy a book than borrow one.
But maybe I'll bump into Toni in the library one day!!
Exercise 8 Current Awareness Post
I suppose this is impressive in a Blade Runneresque way. Perhaps it's the only way.
We already have robots in hospital operating theatres so why not use them in libraries.
Of course it's just a rumour that machines are making people redundant.
We already have robots in hospital operating theatres so why not use them in libraries.
Of course it's just a rumour that machines are making people redundant.
Excercise 7 podcasts
I figured that the National Library Australia would employ the most up-to-date technology in the way of podcasts...all the bells and whistles. The library duly obliged with a plethora of podcasts. The NLA site is so easy to navigate.
I found this speech by the esteemed Australian author: Robert Dessaix. Now I don't care for the work of this writer. I bought two of his books (on special at Dymocks for $5.00 about a decade ago) and couldn't finish reading both of 'em. But he's a very "in" member of the arts establishment.
Someone mighty enjoy listening to the thoughts of this author. But not me!
http://www.nla.gov.au/podcasts/media/Aust-Book-Review-50th-Birthday-Lecture.mp3
I found this speech by the esteemed Australian author: Robert Dessaix. Now I don't care for the work of this writer. I bought two of his books (on special at Dymocks for $5.00 about a decade ago) and couldn't finish reading both of 'em. But he's a very "in" member of the arts establishment.
Someone mighty enjoy listening to the thoughts of this author. But not me!
http://www.nla.gov.au/podcasts/media/Aust-Book-Review-50th-Birthday-Lecture.mp3
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Exercise 6 Social bookmarking
Well yes, I read the two reviews of Born or Bred? etc on the State Library of Tasmania website. And I dutifully browsed the reader review section of the Clarence Regional Library.
I don't know if we want to encourage this form of critique. Personally, I am not interested in it. For one thing, I don't have the time. I suppose there might be the odd shut-in, the convalescent, or prison inmate who is interested in perusing the opinions of the general public on literary matters.
I note that the Paddington Library website has no provision for the lodging of reader reviews.
I don't know if we want to encourage this form of critique. Personally, I am not interested in it. For one thing, I don't have the time. I suppose there might be the odd shut-in, the convalescent, or prison inmate who is interested in perusing the opinions of the general public on literary matters.
I note that the Paddington Library website has no provision for the lodging of reader reviews.
Friday, 4 November 2011
Exercise 4 Youtube I AM A CURIOUS HENNA
You know It's a funny old world when libraries start promoting tattooing. Now, if I wanted to ink myself I'd hardly be likely to race down to Paddington Library for some expert guidance.
But I guess in Salem they are always looking for a gimmick. The library used to hold staged readings of "THE CRUCIBLE" (Mon to Fri over the last fifty years) until all the librarians were rounded up by local Tea Party fanatics. The poor staff! These admirable women were forced to recant that they had ever admired the late Arthur Miller, the late Sammy Davis jnr, and Gore Vidal.
The Tea Party then forced the librarians to burn their "I am a friend of Library of Congress" membership cards, before being herded together and then individually dunked head first in the public drinking fountain, which is located to the far right of the library foyer.
It's a shame I can't locate the volume knob to hear what the woman in glasses is saying. Er...but maybe that's good thing.
But I guess in Salem they are always looking for a gimmick. The library used to hold staged readings of "THE CRUCIBLE" (Mon to Fri over the last fifty years) until all the librarians were rounded up by local Tea Party fanatics. The poor staff! These admirable women were forced to recant that they had ever admired the late Arthur Miller, the late Sammy Davis jnr, and Gore Vidal.
The Tea Party then forced the librarians to burn their "I am a friend of Library of Congress" membership cards, before being herded together and then individually dunked head first in the public drinking fountain, which is located to the far right of the library foyer.
It's a shame I can't locate the volume knob to hear what the woman in glasses is saying. Er...but maybe that's good thing.
Exercise three: Photo sharing and Flickr
I found this fascinating old black and white photo on the Flickr site. (It has been uploaded by that venerable institution, the Library of Congress)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/6312419672/
If you click on the above link you will see that the image was taken between 1910 and 1915, in East Prussia. It shows some of the cast members of a Ballet Russe touring production of "Daughter of the Regiment" being served afternoon tea by the friendly rail staff.
This snap recalls a wonderful train excursion I once took via Countrylink to Bathurst; the joys of the buffet car...the world class cafe au lait and scones. NSW Railways at the top of its game.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/6312419672/
If you click on the above link you will see that the image was taken between 1910 and 1915, in East Prussia. It shows some of the cast members of a Ballet Russe touring production of "Daughter of the Regiment" being served afternoon tea by the friendly rail staff.
This snap recalls a wonderful train excursion I once took via Countrylink to Bathurst; the joys of the buffet car...the world class cafe au lait and scones. NSW Railways at the top of its game.
Exercise 2 Slideshare
A beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon which finds me here in Ultimo at the TAFE library, which is understandably deserted. I must report that I'm unable to participate in the slideshare exercise because when I open the link, the following message is displayed:
The site http://www.slideshare.net/ is blocked. It has been classified in the category/ies Online Storage
I like this slide show because author Laura Pearle acknowledges that there are so many problem areas in the libray/information industry...no one has all the answers. For example, a dyed-in-the-wool professional faces the same Dewey classification puzzles as we (beginners) encounter here in TAFE.
The site http://www.slideshare.net/ is blocked. It has been classified in the category/ies Online Storage
Later
I like this slide show because author Laura Pearle acknowledges that there are so many problem areas in the libray/information industry...no one has all the answers. For example, a dyed-in-the-wool professional faces the same Dewey classification puzzles as we (beginners) encounter here in TAFE.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
exercise 1
I found this blog to be quite formidable - at first glance. Very intellectual!
But why the black dress?
But why the black dress?
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