My learning Space

Thing 23 Feedback

2008-06-24T05:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you Jason for giving us a chance to go through 23 library things. I read about Library 2.0 and briefly I had read about them for my subject “Research Skills 2”, but it was amazing to go through them. I learned a lot and most of these things I will use in the future. The things I liked most are: Blog, Youtube, Google products, delicious, wiki, and Flicker. If you offer another program like this I would participate. I really enjoyed 23 library things.

Thing 22 Library 2.0

2008-06-22T05:50:00.000-07:00

“Library 2.0 is the term used to describe a new set of concepts for developing and delivering library services”. Technologies are changing so fast these days and that is why it is important for library staff to know about the web 2.0 tools. Technologies provide new opportunities for libraries to reach out and enhance their services. With introduction of these new technologies, communication methods have changed the way people interact and use their leisure time, and libraries must meet the expectations of the user.

Thing 21 iGoogle

2008-06-18T06:21:00.000-07:00

iGoogle is really fabulous. I added the following gadgets: Google Map Search, Google Book Search, Google Docs and Spreadsheet, Weather, Gmail email account, Currency Converter, Facebook, and Australian sport. In the future I am going to use it.

Thing 18, 19, 20 Google products

2008-06-18T01:32:00.000-07:00

Google Book Search - I used Google book search during my course and for the first time when I searched about the books it was really exciting. I use it very often now, especially to keep myself up to date with new published books. Some of the books are limited viewing but some I can access in full text.

Google Map - Google map is really amazing. Not just to find roads but things like: photos, videos and wikipedia too, which provides information about the places. Google maps help to explore the beautiful places. It is really fun to play around with “Google map”.

Google Docs-I created a new document on Google docs and it was easy and interesting. I will use it for my notes. It is really good to use because I can access documents from any PC.

Thing 17 Explore social networking

2008-06-18T01:10:00.000-07:00

MySpace - Reading about “MySpace and teens in public libraries” was interesting. I think that would be a great spot to start for public libraries to get teens’attention. The ideas I read there were fabulous, like ‘Search catalogue”; Homework Help”; “Ask a librarian” it would work to gain their attention. Also, putting “Surveys” on “My space” would help to find what exactly they are interested in. Maybe the library would become a “real friend” for teenagers. I herd about Myspace, but I never would have thought to use it for educational purposes.

Face book – I created an account on facebook, but I don’t think I am going to use it, but ‘steel’ is a great tool to communicate with family and friends.

Thing 15 & 16 YouTube & Flicker

2008-06-15T06:47:00.000-07:00

My favourite albanian song

Picture from Ulqin -Montenegro

2008-06-15T06:28:00.000-07:00

Thing 14 Technorati

2008-06-14T08:28:00.000-07:00

I found it interesting how people can contribute to Technorati Tag pages. Also what I found interesting was when I found what I searched for, there was information to look up on: Posts, Blogs, Photos, and Videos.

Using Technorati Tags:
montenegro ulqin

Thing 13 Discover delicious

2008-06-04T04:44:00.001-07:00

I realy found DELICIOUS interesting.

I really liked "eggsong" which I found during reading about "delicious":

Here is the link where you can access the "egg song"

http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/eggsong

Thing 12 - Explore Library Thing

2008-06-04T04:36:00.000-07:00

Adding books in “Library Thing” was really exciting. I added some books from Danielle Steel and Kadare(Albanian author).
Here is a link to access my “LibraryThing catalogue”: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/vati

Thing 11

2008-05-26T23:38:00.000-07:00

Thing 8, 9 & 10

2008-05-19T02:40:00.000-07:00

I found it easy to complete these exercises. Maybe in the future I’m not going to use them, but still it is really helpful to know what other people are using out there. I found some interesting music on Podcast.net and I added it to my “feed reader”.

I also found some really interesting information about Wiki, because it is easy to edit, and information can be changed easily or rewritten by the users of the site. I added my blog to “favourite pages”.

Thing 5,6,7

2008-04-28T23:08:00.000-07:00

I created a "google reader" account and found it easy to create. It was easy to add files via "add supscription" & "Import" section.

Thing 1, 2, 3, 4

2008-04-15T20:12:00.000-07:00

I was really excited to install search plug-ins and extensions. At the beginning I was a bit afraid to play around on Firefox with plugging and add-ons but in the end it worked. I added a search provider- Chisholm Library, Chisholm Journal and Libraries Australia. I really liked adding extension on “Morning Coffee”. I have added 2 extensions: Alia and the weather forecast.

This is a really helpful online course to keep up to date with new communication technologies tools. I found “blogging” very interesting, especially for like minded staff to share their thoughts and experiences too. We can use it to maintain a diary and have our voice on the Internet for others to view. The Library can use it to promote its services as well.