Image Manipulation

I fiddled around on the website and was able to create a couple of fun things.

However,

I had trouble trying to upload pictures and when I got one to work the options that I could choose did not work properly. I'm afraid if a patron needs help with this I won't be of much use.

Downloadable Media

I downloaded some music and an audio book using Overdrive. They were both available for checkout right away which is nice. I think it's surprising that you have to put digital media on hold. It seems like it should always be available. I like the fact that some titles are able to be burned onto CD. I looked specifically for items that were burnable that I knew I really wanted to have.

I have been helping people with this service since we started and it can be very confusing for some. It is especially hard when someone calls from home and can't get it to work. It's one of those things that the more you use it, the easier it gets.

del.icio.us

Okay, so I have tried del.icio.us. I put the web2.0 address on it but it seems so much easier to just go to my favorites. I typically use one computer at work and I have one computer at home and the type of things I do on each of those computers is not really related so I can't see that storing my favorites on-line will be more efficient. I can see, however, how it would be beneficial in different circumstances so I will continue to add to my site and learn more about it.

Wiki

I really like the concept of a collective source of information. I found it interesting how much ettiquette is involved in the process of maintaining a reputable site.

I am sure that wikis could be useful for the library. Considering we are "branched" out but have common goals it seems this would be a good way to share information. I especially like the book review wikis.

YouTube Hulu and Fancast

There are endless videos to browse through on YouTube. I think you could spend a lot of time (which is something I don't really have) just looking at goofy things. I searched for my last name and I actually got a hit. My son had posted just yesterday a video of himself and his friends rehearsing for a talent show. It was fun to see him in his dorm room at college doing what he probably does way more than school work.

The movies and TV shows on the other two sites are pretty fun. I think I might use these if I miss an episode of one of my favorite shows. I haven't watched anything all the way through so I don't know what kind of advertising they do but it seems like something I would try.

I'm not sure how useful this would be for the library unless people are looking for current DVDs, maybe we could suggest they check these sites out.

I have already posted a YouTube video on this blog. My son Kevin helped me do it because he was proud of his film.

Onward to the next task....