Tagging & Delicious

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Wow, more new and exciting aspects of the Internet to explore. I can see the benefit, but I think I'dhave to use it frequently to be able to absorb all the wonderful features.

Tagging, Folksonomy and Technorati

Ahh, more time consuming Internet activities. The idea of tagging and Folksonomy opens new avenues and challenges. So exciting! I wish I had more time to play and explore. Soon, maybe?

MySpace

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MySpace is fun--a great way to keep up with friends and family. I could spend hours playing with it if I had the time . I don't check in daily, but it makes me happy when I check my page and find messages and pictures waiting for me waiting for me.

VBPL & Social Networking with Teens

Teens are definitely into social networking, but will they want to interact with a library social networking site? Teens are busy interacting, blogging and networking with other teens. What could the library offer teens that they can't find on other sites? That's the question.

Staff Picks

Adding a book to Staff Picks wasn't difficult at all. Instructions were simple and easy to follow.

Wikis

So many Wikis, so little time . . .

VBPL & IM

I think IM is a great service for VBPL to offer customers! I've used the live chat to ask the City of Va. Beach a question and found it very useful. Hopefully, our customers will use and enjoy this new service.

Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging is an exciting Internet tool for libraries to embrace. A constant challenge for libraries is to entice teens to use the library and its resources. Keeping up with the technology teens use is essential in reaching that goal. IM, or be left in the dust . . .

Libraries and IM

I think it's great that the library is using IM. IM makes contacting the library for information easy.

Setting up Google Reader Account

This task wasn't difficult at all. The entire process is a lot to absorb. But I'm having fun!

RSS

Well, I'm up to Week 4 and learning about RSS feeds & newsreaders. I like the idea of having these sent to one place, but I'm not sure I'll ever have time to read everything sent to me. Hmmmm...maybe after the holidays?

I love having the opportunity to learn more about Web 2.0, Learning 2.0 and blogging--while I'm at work! I don't like all the jargon. I'm glad there isn't a test!

7 and 1/2 Habits

Viewing problems as challenges is probably the most difficult habit for me. It shouldn't be. As I look back at past challenges, I've managed to handle each of them. At the time I'm dealing with a problem, I don't necessarily see the end result, but I do know I'll make it there. And I seem to learn something from each challenge.

Having confidence in myself as a competent, effective learner is the easiest habit for me, especially if someone discourages me. It only makes me more determined to prove myself.