SWML Adventures

#23 Final Thoughts

2009-01-26T17:28:00.002-06:00

This has been quite the learning experience. Things I thought I knew, I really didn't. Things I wanted to know more about I did. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn all these new technologies. I am ready to venture eyes wide open into unknow territories!

#22 AudioBooks

2009-01-26T16:23:00.002-06:00

I didn't know there was a website that you could get audiobooks for free. I have often thought about giving that a try, but never took the step to do it...until now!

I searched librivox and was amazed at all the choices available. I have downloaded the introduction to The Love Letters of Abelard and Heloise by Peter Abelard and Heloise

I can hardly wait to listen to it!

#21 Podcast

2009-01-26T15:20:00.002-06:00

I found a great podcast on keeping the library clean...that seems to be a never ending job with or without a cleaning staff.

http://www.clickcaster.com/items/librarian-live-episode-60--keeping-it-clean

They had some cool suggestions....always a good thing

#20 YOUTUBE

2009-01-26T15:04:00.002-06:00

I use YOUTUBE mostly as a learning tool. I have watched reviews, tutorials, and exercise videos. Pretty much you name it, you can find it on youtube.

#19 Web 2.0

2009-01-26T14:40:00.002-06:00

I was cruzin over the "short" list when Craigslist caught my eye. I was introduced to this website a couple years ago.

Its a great tool to use when you need to sell or find something. You can find anthing from free items to the personals. It doesnt cost a thing to place an "ad". No personal information is given out unless you want that. There are numerous "networks" that you can search in, if your lucky enough to be that close to several.

I myself don't have any negative things to say about this site except maybe the "network" I am in probably doesn't get utilized enough. The more that know about it, will use it, both buying and selling, creating a faster turn over. Sounds like a plan to me!

http://geo.craigslist.org/iso/us/tx

#18 Zoho

2009-01-26T14:37:00.002-06:00

I never imagined there were that many places to create documents, pps, speadsheets online. You need never worry when you get in a pinch.

I explored zoho and was quite amazed at all the app available. I could create a invoice, speadsheet, pps, word doc, the list goes on and on. I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw wiki. (see the blog below) I had to give it a whirl. Have patience...my wiki will get better soon!

http://kel7298.wiki.zoho.com/HomePage.html

# 17 PBWiki

2009-01-26T13:44:00.001-06:00

Yep, this wiki is some pretty interesting stuff...I have found another "passion"

#16 Wiki

2009-01-26T13:30:00.003-06:00

I am almost ashamsed to say this. I really didn't know what a wiki was until now. I have heard folks make mention of them, but really didn't understand what they really were. What an interesting way people can interact on a subject in one place for all to read.

This could be very useful in a library. You could assign task, projects, suggestions, etc using a wiki. This is something I will do a bit more research on.

#15 Library 2.0

2009-01-26T13:09:00.002-06:00

I found a very interesting article on this subject. Check it out here:

http://www.librarybytes.com/2006/11/nine-seven-best-practices-on-learning.html

There was one particular articly there that sparked my interest:

Nine Best Practices on Learning 2.0.

It broke down what the author thought were the most important points of learning 2.0, in an easy to understand, non pressue way. I enjoyed it. Hope you do to.

#14 Technoriati

2009-01-26T10:14:00.002-06:00

Talk about a useful site. Partically any subject you want, in blog form, you will find on this site. I never thought blogging was as big as it is, boy did I learn something.

I myself, love reading what other people have to say about things. Different perspectives, variations and such.

This is indeed a wonderful site.

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#13 Bookmarks

2009-01-05T15:34:00.002-06:00

This is a very useful tool when you dont have access to your home or work computer where you commonly save bookmarks you frequent on a regular basis. I have used a similar website that will bookmark the website as well as save your passwords. This is very helpful when you have numerous passwords as well as websites you want to access. You can find it at:

Passpack: https://www.passpack.com/online/#0

#12 Gaming

2009-01-05T15:22:00.002-06:00

We all love games. We ventured into onto the web with eyes wide open. MSN as well as POGO were favorite game spots. I for one LOVED playing spades and blackjack. I tinkered with some applications on both facebook and myspace, but they really weren't what I was looking for.

#11 Social Networking

2009-01-05T15:17:00.003-06:00

We have been very active in social networking for some time now. We have both a Myspace and Facebook. We post information we feel might benefit our patrons. Come check us out here.

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/swml

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearne-TX/Smith-Welch-Memorial-Library/34911776129?ref=share

#10 Chat/IM

2008-12-09T14:45:00.002-06:00

Having chatted or im'ed for about 10 years, it seems like second nature to me. I have chatted using AOL, MSN, YAHOO, GOOGLE TALK, ICQ, and now MEEBO.

What started out as very basic non frills software, most have evolved into elaborate communication entities with endless possiblities. Many use them for pleasure, while yet others use them for business. With companies spread from one end of the country to the other, its a every effective way to communicate quickly.

You can now add Meebo to your website. Its very easy. As an added bonus, you can also sign into you personal accounts, ie, yahoo, msn, google, all thru the web.

www.meebo.com

# 9 Finding RSS Feed

2008-12-09T13:25:00.003-06:00

I never realized there were that many RSS feeds out there.

I searched for feeds using Google Reader. This was extrememly easy and helpful as they are grouped per catagory. Once I found the a feed that interest me, google made it easy to add, which google does very well. Reading them was a joy. I loved how it showed new items, then cancelled them out as you read them. Talk about crossing items off your list!!!

I searched a bit on the web as well as the websites listed on 23 things. Again, all were easy to navigate and add.

Google reader will definitely become a morning routine.

From My Documents

# 8 RSS Feeds

2008-12-09T13:01:00.003-06:00

I chose these feeds:

Books - http://www.npr.org/rss/rss.php?id=1032

Words - http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/wotd.rss

Technology - http://www.kk.org/cooltools/index.xml

These feeds will help us stay in touch with what the world is doing.

# 7 Christmas Open House

2008-12-09T12:36:00.003-06:00

Open House
Originally uploaded by swml77859

We decided that this was a good way to advertise the open house at our library. I used the site below to generate.

I looked around the web and found this place. I have tried other sites in the past but this one was simple enough

www.lintukoto.net/english/demonstration/

# 6 Book Review Trading Card

2008-12-09T09:50:00.003-06:00

Grace Trading Card
Originally uploaded by swml77859

"Grace" by Richard Paul Evans
Using the trading card maker, we can trade book reviews!

Main Room Children's Area

2008-12-09T09:34:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by swml77859

Don't ya just love the slanted desk???

New Library Building

2008-12-09T09:30:00.001-06:00

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Originally uploaded by swml77859

We are loving it!

# 5 Flickr Fun

2008-12-09T09:24:00.004-06:00

What a great tool to use for webpages, photos and blogging.

Webpages shine when you have photos to go with it.

Share your photos with friends and loved ones.

Get your blog across better by adding a photo.

Check us out here: http://www.flickr.com/people/swml/

# 3 Meebo Chat

2008-11-26T14:49:00.001-06:00

This is some great new technology! Check it out!

http://www.meebo.com/

# 2 Amazing Google

2008-11-24T16:47:00.001-06:00

Whoever came up with this idea is a shear genius!

I remember the first time I ever did a "google" search. The website was as basic as it gets, but produced results that far surpassed my expectations.

Today, you can access practically anything you need within just a few clicks.

Gmail at one time was an all exclusive email. You had to be "invited" by another gmailer before you could open an account. Needless to say, I was thriller when I got my invite. Gmail, to me, is the premier free provider. If you use Firefox, you can download addons that make it even more user friendly.

I, for one, am hooked on Google, IGoogle, & Gmail.