Thing #23 - Survey

I did my survey...I did my survey!! (as I sing and swing my arms in the air)

Thing #22 - Staying Current

I have enjoyed learning many new things through this journey and there is much more that I want to revisit and go over and into deeper detail. The things that I have enjoyed most and will use alot are: Big Huge Labs, Image Chef, Picture Trail, Flickr, Facebook, and Youtube. I know these are the more "fun" topics that were covered but I know I will get alot of use out of them and that is the importance of learning something is the promise that it will be "used."

Thing #21 - Student 2.0 Tools

These are very useful tools students can access to assist them in preparing a research guide and timeline for projects as well as assisting in the planning and navigation of the research process. Nice to know about these tools.

Thing 20 - Books 2.0

There was sooooo much to grasp in this Thing. I've spent the better part of the week going in and out of the various sites reading up on whats out there...and its ALOT! The future of the printed book is certainly looking grim as we see "books" on hand held devices, phones, pc's, etc. But no matter in what form, the importance still lies in the desire and ability to read; when that dies we are all in trouble!

Thing #19 - Other Social Networks

Wow!; there is definitely something for everyone...and then some! I looked at several different social networking sites; some were interesting others were just "blah". Shelfari looked really cute; a neat way to "display" your most favorite of reads and I posted a badge for Library 2.0. At some point I'll look further at some of the sites that I just quickly popped into but didn't spend alot of time touring.

Thing #18 - Facebook & MySpace

Oh nooooo; I can already tell that I could get addicted to Facebook! Needless to say, I opened a "page" and already have many friends tagged...one could spend hours looking at friends' pages, pics, and what friends are tagged to their page. So far, I really like Facebook. I did have a Myspace page in the past and didn't like it; too much "stuff" on it (to put it mildly.) I watched the common craft video and looked at the numerous library pages throughout the 2 sites. This has been an interesting project.

Thing #17 - Podcasts

Watched "Podcasting in Plain English" and took a look at Podcast.com to which I subscribed and attached a widget; also toured Yahoo Podcasts and listed to several podcasts from there also. I don't know if it was just me, but I thought I would blow a gasket trying to deal with my podcast folder, adding podcasts, selecting podcasts, etc. Anyway, this was definitely not my favorite "thing" to work with.

Thing #16 - Youtube

I've used Youtube many times in the past looking for instructional videos for different things involving makeup application, tips, etc. I have never posted a video to Youtube and have no desire to, but I do love browsing through Youtube to find stuff of interest.

The video I chose to use in my blog is super cute; it's about D.W. and her library card...its kind of long but cute none-the-less. Enjoy!

Thing #15 - Rollyo

I just finished the Thing on Rollyo. I created a page that has several sites that I have found useful with my work in the library; here is the link to my site:
http://rollyo.com/beckymcadams/my_useful_sites/
I attached a Rollyo search widget to my blog, also. Hope there might be something that someone may find useful. Later!

Thing #14 - Online Productivity Tools

In Thing 14 I set up and arranged an iGooogle start page. I also placed a Christmas countdown widget on my blog. I read about web calendars and online list tools, however, I did not start a web calendar; I knew that it was something that I wouldn't spend time working with. I downloaded the Sticker Lite software from Sticky-notes.net and have already placed a "sticky" on my desktop. This is something that I will likely use regularly; we'll see how long it last because the note being on my desktop is kind of bugging me...I guess it'll take some getting use to.

Thing #13 - Library Thing

I took the Library Thing tour and made myself an account to which I have added 5 titles of books that I have enjoyed. It was interesting to see those that have added the books I did to their collections and learning what other books they enjoyed reading. I seriously doubt I will be visiting my account very often; it's just not my "thing" to keep up with. However, I do see it as a useful tool for those that read numerous books and would like to keep a list for future reference.

Thing #12 - Wikis

Just finished with Wikis. I had visited Wikipedia several times in the past and now I have a better understanding of what it is and what can be done with it. I watched the Common Craft video and visited the suggested sites, out of which liking the "Book Lover's Wiki" the best. I added a couple of entries to the Neflin Wiki which was fun. It all reminded me of last year's Vacation Bible School song, A-awiki, B-awiki, C-awiki! Oh well, onward to the next Thingie.

Thing #11 - Social Media

I have finished the Social Media portion...and am ready for ice cream after watching "Social Media in Plain English." I have toured the Mixx, Digg, Newsvine, and Reddit sites; preferring Digg of the four. It was interesting to gain knowledge of these and how they work, however I don't see myself as being a "fan" or using these sites very often.

Thing #10 - Tagging and Delicious

Well, having an awful sinus/cold combo last week I was lax in getting involved with my 23 Things courses, but today I've cleared the "medicine head" and can actually comprehend what I'm reading! I've joined the Delicious masses and I believe that I will enjoy using what the site offers. I always find sites at work and put them in my favorites and then, once home, will want to access the site and can't remember the address; using delicious will eliminate having to spend (waste) time searching for sites. Tagging will help in keeping my sites "filed" and at my fingertips.

Thing #9 - Sharing slides, photos, etc.

I used PictureTrail to make the picture cube below. This was very interesting and fairly easy, however, the project that I attempted yesterday and this morning never worked and almost caused me to pull my hair out...what I was doing wrong, I have no idea. This is just too fun to create these neat projects.

Cutie THING

Thing #8 - Communication 2.0 Style

I have just finished reading through the info. and watching the videos regarding this section. I have also set up Google Talk and had success messaging a fellow victim...I mean worker. With everyone at our library system having email accts. I'm not sure I will use this often; however the knowledge is there if it was to ever become a neccessity. I an definitely not a "texter!" I also was successful in loading OPAL and entered the "chat" room in which I was the only one present; I didn't think it would be much fun talking with myself this early in the day so I exited! I have participated in this type of online training session before and am thankful for them because it allows me to stay at my branch and learn instead of making a long trip to train at another location.

Thing #7 - OIG's

Wow! This is really too much fun to be called work. Will I ever remember it all or tire of trying to find ways to use it; both personally and to make really cool things for the library.

Thing #6 - Mashups

Here is my attempt at using one of the sites to do a Warholizer to my family's picture. I found this on The Big Huge Labs website at http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/. This was a lot of fun but can be time consuming when you get "involved" in a project! Sooo much out there to use....I've led a sheltered life!!!

Thing #5 - Flickr Chomp-chomp!!

Well, this was a learning experience. Though I had previously worked with Flickr, I was not at all familiar with it...mostly fumbling my way through. At the present, I have a better understanding of what I can do with it but will have to continue to "play" to gain a feeling of comfort and to be more efficient.

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Originally uploaded by Kelly M. Lambert

Bet you can guess what I like to Flickr!!

Thing #4 - RSS Feeds and Readers

Oookaaaay. Well, this is getting a little more "in depth." I have gone through a majority of the articles and videos ("RSS in Plain English" was very informative.) Needless to say, I will be spending more time reading/watching the additional information in Thing 4; I am far from through with this one.

Thing #3 - Searching Blogs

I have just finished "Blog Search Tools" and I have to say that this goes far beyond what I even imagined. Doing an actual search on a topic through 3 different blog search engines brought up soooo many different blogs that were very interesting!

Gettin' the hang!

Well, well, well...I just might be gettin' familiar with this blasted blogging thing after all. Do they realize they're creating a monster! Hi to all my SRRL pals. Read ya later!

Thing #2

Well, today I finished Thing 2...how appropriately named! I think this sentence pretty much sums up the view that I have of L2.0:

"Many have argued that the notion of Library 2.0 is more than just a term used to describe concepts that revolve around the use of technology; it is also a term that can be used to describe both physical and mindset changes that are occurring within libraries to make our spaces and services more user-centric and inviting."

I look forward to learning more of this concept as well as Web 2.0.

C ya!

Thing #1 - Getting Started!

Well, here it is...this part was (almost) fairly simple; now if I can just understand what I've created and learn to work with it efficiently! More later...; )