Week 11 - Shortening a URL

That's easy. I've been sent many things using TinyURL before. I think this can make life much easier - I see lots of uses. Some of those URLs are huge - especially the genealogy ones. My only gripe ( minor one) is having another login and username to remember. I know, it's an age thing, however...

Week 11 - Twitter

I've had a Twitter account for several months now - just haven't used it much. I thought it funny that after I opened the account I had several people following me - they must have extremely boring lives or wanting something. I looked for a couple of friends - didn't find them. I am watching the VCCS tweets and I subscribed to Mary Ellen Bates' MAB account. If you aren't familiar with her - she's great.

If I were attending the SLA conference in New Orleans, I think I'd be using it to keep up with events. If I owned a mobile device - at least more than the cell phone I have - then I might use it more - I like the brevity.

Week 8 - Generators

Hey Cool! Here's my PostIt note:

I think this is something I can really use a lot!! Thanks Tara.

Week 8 - flickr

Got to flickr and found a wonderful image of the Fauquier County courthouse. I think it has personal use for photos I take (that's what I hope to spend more time doing when I reach retirement age) so they can be shared. Of course, the images can enhance library websites, presentations, etc.

Week 7 - Slide Share Presentation

I see good use for this service. If headed out of town, presentations are available on the web; sharing is a great idea; finding and using other expert presentations are helpful; and if you were looking for contacts and recognition, it would be great. It could be used as a link for students.

Here's the link to my slide show: http://www.slideshare.net/HarperLinda/nieves-presentation-4455226. However, I made it so only I can look at the presentation, so don't be discouraged if you can't see it. It's not ready for the world to review and critique - just for me to learn how to do this.

We'd recorded training videos and have them linked to the home page. Perhaps we could investigate this as an alternative. We tried YouTube, but ended up with inconsistent results as we moved from Captivate to a YouTube format.

I'll keep this in mind.

Week 6 - IM

I've IMed before with service techs. While I don't use it for much of my life - remember, I'm a dinosaur trying to keep my head above the tar pits - I really seeing a day when it will become more of my life - like when I have more time in my life. I find it amusing that we got used to talking on the phone or meeting friends face to face and that's what we're comfortable. I miss no seeing someone's reaction to the words I use - that way I know if I should clarify or explain what I said.

Week 5: Wikis

Anything we do to keep "knowledge" alive is great. Wikis are the new tool to use - anyone remember the old Path Finders (or maybe they are still alive?) I still have an old Rolladex with sites & info that I used to use to help me remember where to do, what to do and how to do it. Wikis just make it easier - and they aren't behind a locked door in someone's desk drawer.

Information and knowledge always needs to be shared and passed along - and we need to remember to upgrade the information from current technology to future technologies to keep it alive and available.