Monday, July 16, 2007
Really Cool Video I recommend
Ok, to see what we all should be doing with the information and resources on the web, take a look at this!
Web 2.0
I am blown away by the advantages and capacity of tagging using del.icio.us. I love the idea of being able to access my favorites from anywhere. And as many times as I hear "Oh, it's on my computer at home", when patrons want to access a site here at the library -- if they could bookmark or tag their favorites and know they could get them here, what a wonderful way to serve them! I see a great potential for increased customer satisfaction.
Also, in writing my weekly column, "Question Authority" for the Daily Times, I can see a wide use for del.icio.us and tags. I can access my account from anywhere rather than jotting things down and waiting until I get home to pursue ideas (and hope my computer starts!)
I visited technorati too, and was surprised to see some of the top tags being used and searched for the day. I expected to see "Harry Potter" at the top of the list, but he wasn't. No posts either about my new toy, a Zen Vision W (better than an iphone, which I never pursued). Guess I'll have to add one!
As far as Web 2.0 is concerned. Michael Wesch's "The Machine is Us/ing Us" at YouTube (here) is interesting. It reminded me of a new book by Steven Hall, "The Raw Shark Texts", in which a man who refused to die becomes part of our internet/computer systems and is able to access every piece of information there is. What a huge world we live in, and how easy it is to experience it all! It can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you consider the speeds at which we can access, process, and discard information. I think it will be easy to lose ourselves, and we'd better be careful. I thought the article by Wendy Schultz, on the OCLC newsletter was especially insightful. We must remember that no matter where or how information is to be accessed, the library is a facilitator and librarians must be able to navigate successfully and efficiently through tremendous amounts of information.
Also, in writing my weekly column, "Question Authority" for the Daily Times, I can see a wide use for del.icio.us and tags. I can access my account from anywhere rather than jotting things down and waiting until I get home to pursue ideas (and hope my computer starts!)
I visited technorati too, and was surprised to see some of the top tags being used and searched for the day. I expected to see "Harry Potter" at the top of the list, but he wasn't. No posts either about my new toy, a Zen Vision W (better than an iphone, which I never pursued). Guess I'll have to add one!
As far as Web 2.0 is concerned. Michael Wesch's "The Machine is Us/ing Us" at YouTube (here) is interesting. It reminded me of a new book by Steven Hall, "The Raw Shark Texts", in which a man who refused to die becomes part of our internet/computer systems and is able to access every piece of information there is. What a huge world we live in, and how easy it is to experience it all! It can be a bit overwhelming, especially when you consider the speeds at which we can access, process, and discard information. I think it will be easy to lose ourselves, and we'd better be careful. I thought the article by Wendy Schultz, on the OCLC newsletter was especially insightful. We must remember that no matter where or how information is to be accessed, the library is a facilitator and librarians must be able to navigate successfully and efficiently through tremendous amounts of information.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
A visit from Tom Lilley and his sidekick, Beowulf T. Wonderbunny. Today's performance was magic tricks. Now everyone, remember that you're in a library - scream your heads off! See how many librarians will join you! And then it's off to the beach for
aspirin an ice cream lunch!
The famous disappearing blonde trick . . .
aspirin an ice cream lunch! The famous disappearing blonde trick . . .
Uncle Pete's Rock and Roll Be-Bop Book Party
More Summer Reading! Tiny Berlin Branch has hosted four children's programs in the past week! I've already posted photos from our visit with the Delmarva Shorebirds and Gary Lloyd (Storyteller Extraordinaire); here are images from our raucus time with "Uncle Pete", who really brought summer in with a rock and roll show:
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Week 5 of 23 Things
Check out our Berlin Branch magazine cover! I can see spending a lot of time using image generators. It's fun, and I nearly got lost in it.
I'm afraid I don't see much point in the online book catalog or Rollyo, though I registered and used both. It seems to me that what these sites mainly do is allow you to visit other sites via links, exposing you to advertisements, etc. that would not be seen if you went directly where you wanted to go. However, since these resources are new to me, I will keep exploring them.
I'm afraid I don't see much point in the online book catalog or Rollyo, though I registered and used both. It seems to me that what these sites mainly do is allow you to visit other sites via links, exposing you to advertisements, etc. that would not be seen if you went directly where you wanted to go. However, since these resources are new to me, I will keep exploring them.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Gary Lloyd - American Tall Tale Teller
Story-teller extrordianaire GaryLloyd visited the Berlin Branch on Thursday, July 5. In keeping with the week's patriotic theme, he fascinated us with stories about Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, and Davy Crockett. Check out these happy faces!
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
Shorebirds Visit Berlin Branch
Shorebirds pitcher Bruce Galloway and his good buddy Sherman visited Berlin Library on July 3. And what a great time we had! Bruce answered numerous questions, even those posed to Sherman: "Why doesn't Sherman go to Curves?"
Sherman took a moment to toss some children around ....
Bruce read "Players in Pigtails" by Shana Corey. The children loved it, even if Sherman was reading his own book on the side.
Thanks guys! Another out-of-the-park program at Berlin Library!
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