SOCIAL NETWORKING AND FACEBOOK

I can't make up my mind about using these in the library. I mean yes, they are the "big thing" at the moment and attract younger people, But I am not sure that young people would really want to have the library listed as one of their friends. I really don't think it has a place in the Library but if anyone wants to prove me wrong...then I am happy for that to happen. I have taken a long time to think about this. I have not been on my blog for a while because I had not really made up my mind on the topic.

Google Docs

I really like Google Docs. I think it would be a fantastic tool to use in my workplace. We deal a lot with flyers and handouts regarding activities we hold for the kids. The amound of e-mails back and forth with us to promotions and from promotians to the print room at Council. It is just crazy. If we could impliment this fantastic tool, I think it would save a lot of headaches. I love it.

MASHUPS PART 2

What can I say....It has only taken me 3 days to create this image and upload it to my Blog.

MASHUPS

So on my second day of trying to create a Mashup thingy, I actually succeeded....only problem is that I can't seem to upload it to my blog. Maybe day 3 will bring me more luck.

POD CASTS

I like the idea of podcasts although I don't really use them much. I don't see how it would be of use to our library. It may work when we have author visits and perhaps it could be useful for those interested in local history. Other than that I don't think we would use it. It is hard enough for our IT people to keep up to date with our webpage. I doubt that we would have any luck at getting any of this new technology up and running at our Library. Even though we are supposed to be the biggest Public Library in NSW. (so I have heard)

YAHOO7 ANSWERS

I went into yahoo7 answers and I thought, I won't be able to help many people. But I got on a role and answered several questions. They may not have been in depth questions needing in depth answers but they needed help and I was able to give it. I like it...kinda makes me feel smarter than the average bear.

SLAMMING THE BOARDS

Consider is there a role for your library in “slamming the boards”?

I think that this is a fantastic idea and the every Library should be a part of it. We have so many phone calls from people that just have a general question that they want answered then and there. Often we have to take their question on board and get back to them later. But with a site like this, then there maybe a Librarian online who can answer that question straight away. It is a huge pool of knowledge that the public can dive into. I think it would even be helpful for me to dig around in there to help our patrons.