Sandbox Play

I accomplished the Sandbox play tasks but don't ask me any questions!

Wikis

If FCPL had a wiki subject guide, the patron would have direct access to FCPL's eletronic resources that currently require several mouse clicks to find on our webpage. Plus FCPL could high-lite new popular titles or titles relating to current headlines with links to groups or functions in our community. I found several new titles of interest on the Princton site. Ask-a-librarian via live chat, email, phone or drop by the reference desk - any way that works for you. Benefits for our public and for the library too.

Library 2.0

After reading several articles concerning Library 2.0 I have much food for thought. For those in positions that will effect the future of libraries, this is quite an exciting time. Libraries must be a relevant place for patrons whether it is having a title on the shelf for the patron or "being there" technologically for patrons (blogs, gaming, IM, etc).

Technorati

I'm sure Technorati is a great tool if you have blogs you enjoy reading on a regular basis. I have found a couple of blogs that interested me but not sure when you have time to do all this reading. Maybe if I had high speed internet access from home it would be helpful!

Del.icio.us

This is one of the greatest finds of 23 Things for me. I've been keeping a list of children's website resources that are useful for storytime planning, reader's advisory booklist, etc. I've already setup my account and added 3 urls. But, first chance I get, I'm going to add many more. Whopee!!

Rollyo

I created a search tool using Rollyo using many of the resouce websites I currently use for children's programming (storytimes, bookclubs, etc.). I called it Kid Lib Programs.

Library Related Blogs

Today I visited the Merlin website and visited several of the library related blogs. Of the blogs I visited my two favorite were PLABlog and LibrarianInBlack. PLA blog included a recent entry on boys and books which is a particular interest of mine.

Library Thing

I found Library Thing very straight forward and easy to use. I "cataloged" a few favorite children's book titles.

http://www.librarything.com/catalog/patjamesquilter

Online Image Generator

Again using Blogger uploader I'm posting my online generator image! pj

RSS

Yeah! I established a bloglines newsreader account and chose 6 feeds from the list of top feeds requested. That was easy. Today I visited Merlin and added it to my list. I remembered how to do it. Yeah! Yeah! Quite a technology accomplishment for me.

Of all the 23 Things I have completed thus far, I think RSS will be most useful. I plan to show my husband how to set up his own bloglines newsreader account.

PJ