Well, I have tried my very best - including the technique of typing on the keys with a little more force and pressure, but I can't get Google Docs to recognize this blog. It keeps defaulting back to my other blogger blog - and my nice little Thing 18 post is being added / deleted / added / deleted to that blog instead of this one. That's a bit frustrating. But - I'm going to stop tying and just cut and paste the text from my google doc:
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And can I get rid of comments? -Bookgal145 8/15/07 8:18 PM This Will Be My Title. Oh Yes It Will.
Here I am experimenting with web apps. I'm wondering if I can format this document like I would non-web-based word processing software. And I'm frightened of what it may be keeping track of up there in that revisions tab. Because, you see, I type speedily and make many embarrassing mistakes. And do I get spell-checking software. Because I'm certain I just misspelled "embarrassed." And you will all know that because:
1. I do not have spell check
and
2. The revisions tab is playing big-brother on me!
Well, let's check it out, shall we?
--Sandy
Hmm. Wonder what a comment looks like? -Bookgal145 8/15/07 8:18 PM
Good news! There is a spell-check. I see it at the bottom of the screen. Also, I do like that I'm not being auto-formatted.
After having read the zoho document that was posted in our lesson - I have to agree that the portability of web apps is a great feature. I do not have Microsoft Word at home, so I cannot access documents (such as emergency contact lists if we have a building closing) from my home. I have to rely on printed versions - and those become outdated quickly. I may have to make a Google docs version! I could read it from anywhere!
Okay, I'm going to attempt to post this to my blog and see what happens. Right after I run that spell check.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Thing 17
Well - I added my blog to the Maryland Libraries Sandbox. As the site is a little unorganized and large - I'm not too certain what I was looking at or where I really was supposed to post a favorite. My concern is that this wiki might be a little confusing for those new to the experience.
Thing 16 - Wiki
My thoughts on a wiki in a library setting can be found here : http://newtechaacpl.pbwiki.com/ .
In my opinion, the absolute best aspect of using a wiki in a large system is the ability to share the responsibility for keeping the information up to date. A wiki tracks work that has been added and changed and is one centralized depository, so multiple people can manage and work on one information source. It allows work and upkeep to be spread throughout our branches - regardless of the size of our system or the actual size of our county! I say seize the wiki power!
In my opinion, the absolute best aspect of using a wiki in a large system is the ability to share the responsibility for keeping the information up to date. A wiki tracks work that has been added and changed and is one centralized depository, so multiple people can manage and work on one information source. It allows work and upkeep to be spread throughout our branches - regardless of the size of our system or the actual size of our county! I say seize the wiki power!
Thing 15
I thought the movie was great – though I don’t think we need to rethink “family” and “love” because of Web 2.0! J A bit of hyperbole, I suppose.
The idea of Library 2.0 is such a good one. I like to use the phrase “power to the patron.” People are empowered throughout society today to do more things on their own, and libraries can and should use this potential of the masses. We check out our own groceries at the store, do research remotely, telecommute, etc.
I’d like to comment on the OCLC article about Chip Nilges. Actually, I like the way the article describes the purpose of Open World Cat – which is to move library into the consumer realm and to reach out further in order to ‘touch the entire web.’ This is a great soundbite, actually. Also – the concept of “users add value” is such an important one for libraries to keep in mind. In addition, users expect to add value in the web 2.0 world.
The idea of Library 2.0 is such a good one. I like to use the phrase “power to the patron.” People are empowered throughout society today to do more things on their own, and libraries can and should use this potential of the masses. We check out our own groceries at the store, do research remotely, telecommute, etc.
I’d like to comment on the OCLC article about Chip Nilges. Actually, I like the way the article describes the purpose of Open World Cat – which is to move library into the consumer realm and to reach out further in order to ‘touch the entire web.’ This is a great soundbite, actually. Also – the concept of “users add value” is such an important one for libraries to keep in mind. In addition, users expect to add value in the web 2.0 world.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Technorati Tagging
Okay - here is my attempt to tag a post. Followed by my rambling thoughts as I worked through Thing 14.
I have to say, I started last night on this “thing.” I searched the "mdlearn2" tag that was suggested, and I had a great time reading through the results. It works! I received a lot of relevant results, all from Marylanders blogging about their 23 Things experience. The returns were fun to read. I’m sure I would not have gotten these results with a straight google-type search, but I must admit I haven’t tried it . . .
Today I sat down to begin the “Thing” in earnest. When it came time, I typed in all of the information i needed to “claim” my blog. I then pressed “claim.” The page was hung up for a while, and eventually I received this message: “Doh! The Technorati Monster escaped again. We're scouring the blogosphere attempting to find it. Back in a flash!” I wonder if this is what I’m supposed to see. I'll tell you what. I’ll wait a flash and see what happens.
Well, after a few flashes I went back to Technorati and refreshed the page with the text about the monster. Apparently it is still “borked.” I’m still trying to figure out what a bork is and what the page is trying to tell me . . . Also, I’m unable to get the video to play for me. I wonder if this is a result of the borking.
Okay. Now that a few more flashes have gone by, all is well. Everything worked out and I am officially claimed. (I ended up backing up the pages and starting anew). Now to tagging . . .
I think perhaps the process of tagging in html needs to be spelled out a little. I was initially a bit uncertain as to what I was being asked to do – I wonder if others might be so, as well. (I did add the code to the html page - but I didn't realize I should delete the brackets around tagname). Maybe a little further clarification in the “Thing 14” would be useful?
I’m a little on-the-fence about this module. I can see that Technorati can be useful, but I think it may be a bit of a tough concept for a quick online lesson. I also apologize to anyone reading for this very long ramble!
Btw – I went back to my delicious account and I have about 12 new sites in my subscriptions tab. How exciting!
mdlearn2
I have to say, I started last night on this “thing.” I searched the "mdlearn2" tag that was suggested, and I had a great time reading through the results. It works! I received a lot of relevant results, all from Marylanders blogging about their 23 Things experience. The returns were fun to read. I’m sure I would not have gotten these results with a straight google-type search, but I must admit I haven’t tried it . . .
Today I sat down to begin the “Thing” in earnest. When it came time, I typed in all of the information i needed to “claim” my blog. I then pressed “claim.” The page was hung up for a while, and eventually I received this message: “Doh! The Technorati Monster escaped again. We're scouring the blogosphere attempting to find it. Back in a flash!” I wonder if this is what I’m supposed to see. I'll tell you what. I’ll wait a flash and see what happens.
Well, after a few flashes I went back to Technorati and refreshed the page with the text about the monster. Apparently it is still “borked.” I’m still trying to figure out what a bork is and what the page is trying to tell me . . . Also, I’m unable to get the video to play for me. I wonder if this is a result of the borking.
Okay. Now that a few more flashes have gone by, all is well. Everything worked out and I am officially claimed. (I ended up backing up the pages and starting anew). Now to tagging . . .
I think perhaps the process of tagging in html needs to be spelled out a little. I was initially a bit uncertain as to what I was being asked to do – I wonder if others might be so, as well. (I did add the code to the html page - but I didn't realize I should delete the brackets around tagname). Maybe a little further clarification in the “Thing 14” would be useful?
I’m a little on-the-fence about this module. I can see that Technorati can be useful, but I think it may be a bit of a tough concept for a quick online lesson. I also apologize to anyone reading for this very long ramble!
Btw – I went back to my delicious account and I have about 12 new sites in my subscriptions tab. How exciting!
mdlearn2
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Thing Lucky 13
I can definitely see where I would have benefited greatly from a del.icio.us account when I was in grad school. I had an extensive list of bookmarks - and to see where the "social" aspect of a delicious bookmark would have taken me would not only be interesting - but very useful. I could have seen where in the world sites that were relevant to my work were also permeating. Was only the library world interested in the things I was, or was the art world more interested? Did it spill over into pop culture? Presumably this tool would have given me a bit more insight into my specialization at the time. Plus - and this is a great thing - it is portable, so to speak.
It would be terribly useful today, too, if I were involved in research. ESPECIALLY because it is portable. I don't have anything useful to bookmark at the moment. But one day I may, so I've re-discovered my old delicious account, which had a total of one entire bookmark. One. Now it has three!
I find the various library delicious accounts intriguing. Mostly that they are so different, and you can tell they are used for different purposes. When I have more time, I'd like to explore these more extensively.
See my very exciting 3 bookmark account at http://del.icio.us/bookgal145
It would be terribly useful today, too, if I were involved in research. ESPECIALLY because it is portable. I don't have anything useful to bookmark at the moment. But one day I may, so I've re-discovered my old delicious account, which had a total of one entire bookmark. One. Now it has three!
I find the various library delicious accounts intriguing. Mostly that they are so different, and you can tell they are used for different purposes. When I have more time, I'd like to explore these more extensively.
See my very exciting 3 bookmark account at http://del.icio.us/bookgal145
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