Sand box: I've added a piece to the HCL 23 Things wiki and to the Maryland sandbox. And here endeth 23 Things for this year. It has been an experience. See the previous entry for my parting words.
http://marylandlibrariessandbox.pbwiki.com/Mountains%2C%20mountains%2C%20and%20more%20mountains
Monday, November 26, 2007
Thing #23 -- or That's All Folks
Actually it's not quite all. i have one more question to finish when I get to work and can find out about sandboxes.
Another substitute librarian chided me for doing this program without getting paid for it. And I do understand her viewpoint, but I know how much I don't know about this Brave New World.
It was worth doing this on my own because I really needed to stretch and to learn a bunch of this stuff. I'm not sure what tools I will really continue using, but at least I won't look completely dumb when the customers start challenging us with this new material.
I agree with several other folks who believe that we could have used some group help. The assumptions that many of these sites make are mind-boggling to us folks who do not have the lingo or the experience. Although this is a self-learning experience, it is the wise person who can admit she doesn't know something and look for help. "Help" is not helpful on these web sites.
Many thanks to Jaye who helped me get into Flkr and import one photo. I did much better when she said I could use my own Kodak Gallery as well. Big thanks to Sarah at Glenwood, she kept me from quitting the whole project by helping me get my online image.
May I never stop learning, but I think I will take a break before I launch into another monster project like this. I look forward to going back to several sites and spending time in them. And I look forward to being around for Web 3, whatever it evolves into.
Another substitute librarian chided me for doing this program without getting paid for it. And I do understand her viewpoint, but I know how much I don't know about this Brave New World.
It was worth doing this on my own because I really needed to stretch and to learn a bunch of this stuff. I'm not sure what tools I will really continue using, but at least I won't look completely dumb when the customers start challenging us with this new material.
I agree with several other folks who believe that we could have used some group help. The assumptions that many of these sites make are mind-boggling to us folks who do not have the lingo or the experience. Although this is a self-learning experience, it is the wise person who can admit she doesn't know something and look for help. "Help" is not helpful on these web sites.
Many thanks to Jaye who helped me get into Flkr and import one photo. I did much better when she said I could use my own Kodak Gallery as well. Big thanks to Sarah at Glenwood, she kept me from quitting the whole project by helping me get my online image.
May I never stop learning, but I think I will take a break before I launch into another monster project like this. I look forward to going back to several sites and spending time in them. And I look forward to being around for Web 3, whatever it evolves into.
Thing #22
Don't throw me in the briar patch!
I have been aware of the Gutenberg project and others for a long time, but until "forced" to go exploring I have left it at that. It sounds like a fairy tale come true for a bibliophile.
It was interesting to scan the lists of books in the public domain; as a some-time writer, an editor, and librarian all in one, I have more than a passing interest in public domain and copyright issues.
At 6 am today, I also discovered that I can volunteer to do proofreading for the project.
Don't throw me in the briar patch! or Anywhere but Nineva.
I need to do some more exploring at the library to check out the other sources.
I have been aware of the Gutenberg project and others for a long time, but until "forced" to go exploring I have left it at that. It sounds like a fairy tale come true for a bibliophile.
It was interesting to scan the lists of books in the public domain; as a some-time writer, an editor, and librarian all in one, I have more than a passing interest in public domain and copyright issues.
At 6 am today, I also discovered that I can volunteer to do proofreading for the project.
Don't throw me in the briar patch! or Anywhere but Nineva.
I need to do some more exploring at the library to check out the other sources.
Thing #21
Now I have some sense of what the NPR stations mean when they offer podcasts of shows.
The search tools for podcasts are very much like all the other search tools. As I learn to use my MP3 player, I will be taking advantage of them. i also know that I can look for materials other than my trusty books.
Although I will be probably be very specific in my searches and use of podcasts, I see this as a much more useful tool for my life interests. Diane Reims here I come.
The search tools for podcasts are very much like all the other search tools. As I learn to use my MP3 player, I will be taking advantage of them. i also know that I can look for materials other than my trusty books.
Although I will be probably be very specific in my searches and use of podcasts, I see this as a much more useful tool for my life interests. Diane Reims here I come.
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