CML Wiki

I did it! I was granted access to the CML wiki and was able to link my blog. Hip hip HOORAY! Ok, so I'm really not that excited, but hey! I'm one "thing" closer to getting that flash drive. :)

Wikis...

Well, I do use Wikis quite frequently. And yes, wikipedia (gasp!). The Rovers have a wiki that we just got up and running. I love it. It's extremely useful, especially when at a branch and I know the answer is out there somewhere...I tried to creat a post on the CML wiki, but with no luck. Hopefully, I'll be granted access soon.

I have to agree with a lot of other learners and players (that sounds odd). The layout of most wikis could use some work. The color schemes and general layout seem pretty drab and boring. But the information is normally most useful.

Ever the Optimist,

FutureExec

YouTube!!!

I had the distinct honor of recording a video with the Learn and Play team. And what better way to play around with YouTube than to upload a video of myself? :)I'm not stuck on myself, honestly. Too bad my 15 minutes of fame are over...

What does web 2.0 mean to me???

Well, first off, I read a few of the articles listed and thought they were great. I really enjoyed "Into A New World of Librarianship" by Michael Stephens. Who would think that the library would be a trendspotter/setter? Yet that is what we consistently seem to do @ CML. I love it. For me, I think web 2.0 is a great way to grow with our customers. And more importantly, web 2.0 has provided opportunities for us to connect with our customers.

Soda Jerk had a great post that I want to copy:

"I hope the library continues to progress but also maintain it's status as a destination place for the community."

I agree 100% and think CML is doing a great job of adapting to meet customer needs, yet we also keep in mind that it's the human touch that makes the library more than four walls and a bunch of books. Web 2.0 has provided us another avenue to make that human touch visible to our users.

Thing 13

Del.icio.us....I went ahead and created an account for this bookmarking tool. The thing is, I go to the same websites just about everyday. I personally think it might be a little easier for me to just type in the url of the site versus logging into an account and then selecting the website that I want to access. Just my personal opinion. Then again, delicious might be useful for those websites that I don't access all the time, but are really cool. That way, I don't forget/lose the web address. Then again, if I do, there's always Google. :) I think this might be one tool that I don't use all too often.

P.S. I love twitter! Just started using it yesterday, but am totally infatuated.

Twitter

Ok, not only am I behind w/ Lear n' Play, but apparently, I am very behind with the times. It seems like everyone has been twittering for months now. I am just now boarding the bus. But I guess it's better late than never.

I've heard a lot of conflicting views on Twitter. Some people think it's a total waste of time while others consider it a great source of communication, information, and...other things that I can't remember right now. :)

Since I just started, I figure I better test it for a while before I make my judgement. I only have a few followers right now. (Wait...that sounds kinda creepy..."followers"??) Regardless, my twitter ID is antgullett. Let me know if you want to add me to your list of twitter friends so I can read your tweets. Sweet!

LibraryThing

Ok, so this is one piece of technology that I've actually been using for some time now. I created a LibraryThing account a while back, but unfortunately, I haven't kept it as up-to-date as I would like. So many things to read, so little time.

But I have found the user reviews pretty interesting; although not necessarily in line w/ my opinions. ;) And it's also neat to see what other CML bloggers are reading!