Monday, June 29, 2009

DAY 6 OF LICENCE 2 TEST DRIVE

Well finally I have found time to finish the licence2testdrive. Today I have learnt about del.i.cio.us and I've set up my own account and had a great time with tagging and checking out the way libraries are using this tool to help their clients to locate resources and research information. I've also checked out Technorati and added books to my own "Library Thing" account. Very interesting...

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

RSS FEEDS

Now I think I have the hang of adding RSS feeds. These will be really useful when our IT section lets us have access to bloging in the work place.

A BLAST FROM THE PAST


DAY 5 OF LICENCE TO TEST DRIVE

Today I've learnt about RSS feeds. They are a great way to bring information to the user instead of having to go to other sites to find out about favourite topics. I thought I had subscribed to quite a few extra feeds, so I'm still trying to figure out what I did wrong. Anyway the task was to subscribe to 5 including Opal Training which I did!

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

DAY 4 OF LICENCE2TESTDRIVE

Back again,
Today I have been learning about social networks. I didn't realise that flickr is classed as a social network. I had a quick look at facebook, but the social network which really interested me is called LibraryThing. I would love to be able to access it from work as I think it could be really useful as a collection development tool for the adult fiction. It includes book reviews, ratings, lists for book groups etc... Also complete catalogue records.
Anyway I have joined and for now I will just have to access from home.
Official definition:
A social network service focuses on building online communities of people who share interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Most social network services are web based and provide a variety of ways for users to interact, such as e-mail and instant messaging services.
Social networking has encouraged new ways to communicate and share information. Social networking websites are being used regularly by millions of people.

Thursday, May 7, 2009

MICHELLE

Michelle with one of her Uni friends taken last year.

MOTHER'S DAY 2008

Just thougth I'd have a go at adding some family photos to my blog.

Wow this blogging may become addictive!

This is a photo of my son Mathew and my husband Steve.

Sorry Shell, I'll make sure your in the next one.