SCPL - Net Library

I created my Net Library account. I watched part of the demo video but I confess I got bored and stopped in the middle. I have iTunes and I didn't need a video to figure out how to use it. I did look for titles I want to download on my new MP3 player and found all the ones I searched for so that's good. I'm figuring using Net Library won't be too much more convoluted than iTunes. I can always watch the whole video later when I can't figure out how to use my new toy. I'll get a mocha first.

It will be good to be able to use this site so I can help our patrons use it.

SCPL - Podcasts

I have an IPOD so am most familiar with iTunes. I looked at the sites listed on the wiki--they are visually cluttered but pretty much do the same thing as iTunes. I like to listen to NPR podcasts myself. I've had the opportunity to make a webcast for InfoPeople--pretty much like being in a television studio. It's just that the darn things never disappear!

Add to SCPL Wiki

I added URLS to the lists for blogs, IM, photos.

My Library Thing

SCPL 23 Things - Awards List

I chose the second place winner for Social Tagging---StumbleUpon.com. This tool allows you to choose general topics of interest and then be presented with interesting related websites. You are able to narrow your topics as you are presented with new sites. It is entertaining and at the same time I found sites that I was really interested in and will return to. The great thing is that you mark the ones you like and can return to the list whenever you want because the list is saved in your account. I look for sites on Library 2.0, printmaking, public art, and street art.

SCPL 23 Things - Wildrumpus Wiki Experiment

Youth Services (wildrumpus) has begun an experiment with a wiki. Victor is coordinating the effort. We are starting with using the wiki to build a systemwide YS supplies order. The idea is that people can see what each other is ordering in case they have extra supplies to share OR in case they realize that they have forgotten to order the item as well.

We are hoping to try building book lists via the wiki as well as agendas for meetings.

Stay tuned.

SCPL 23 Things - Library Thing

I'm still not sure I'll keep this up but this is My Library Thing so far.