Week 10: #23 Is This the End?

Wow! Learning about blogging, Rss feeds, Library Elf, Avatars, etc; was really exhausting! But exhausting as it was, I really liked that I have learned so much I hope I can get back and remember how to use them. All this was new and a real challenge to me.

Thanks to my co-workers that came to my aide and together we learned to do the exercises. I know I'm open to any new challenges and it won't be so hard next time.

Week 9: #22 Downloadable Media

I've never downloaded any books and probably never will, but I've checked out several audio books just to listen to in my car coming in to work and home. I'm not a big fan of audio books just because it is very distracting while driving. I would rather cuddle in my bed and read a good book, especially a mystery or a good western. I did check out the HCPL library and I was a little disappointed that I didn't find the music I was searching for. While LibriVox and Wowio do have a good selection I would rather check out books from our Library.

Week 9: #21 Podcasts

There are so many Podcasts out there and so much information flying around that it was so hard to find something I was really interested in and willing to listen to. It takes alot of time to listen to every thing you choose, I finally did put a feeds on my bloglines.

Week 9: #20 YouTube

I visited the YouTube comedy site first because I love comedy. I thought I was goings to see some knee slapping, rolling on the ground funny videos but instead all I saw was not so good stuff. I was very disappointed. I went to the animal videos and I really liked to watch the little critters at play, dance and even talk to each other! I can watch them all day.

Week 8: #19 Web-based Apps

I created an account with Zoho and I really liked it. If I had to make a choice I would choose Zoho. All the tools are there and you don't have to worry about any software. This looks like something I would like to use in the future.

Week 8: #18 Social Networking

I went to all the networking sites and I wasn't too interested in any. I can see how these sites could be very useful tools for networking and if I had to choose one it would be Myspace.

Week 7: #17 Technology

Technology turned against us. Sure, we use it every day and we take it for granted. It makes our jobs easier and our customers happy. But what happens when there's an electrical outage. We go into a panic and we start to question our own ability to proceed without that tool that we use everyday. Its hard to function without it. I remember, when I was young, I used to help my dad work on my car. My dad was a shade tree machanic. He didn't need those high tech machines to tell him what was wrong with the car. He seemed to know what was wrong with it. Now everything is so technical and electrical that you need some kind of diploma to know what you are doing. Well, my dad is gone now. But if he were here, he would fix it without all that expensive technology.

Week 7:#16 Wiki

The SJCPL Subject Guides would work well with wikis in the library. The guides give out local and govenment information. It also has the Education guides which tell you about library educational programs and other resources. The Homework guides give you online databases on many subjects. The young customers would find these very useful.

Week 6: #15 Library 2.0

Technology! I think it's great for people to like to surf the net. I for one am not computer literate. So for the people who like to stay online and blog, post, etc:, good for you. I like the library like it is and the idea that one day 3D might replace our existence is kind of far fetched. We offer 'free' access to the internet and who has ever refused 'free'. Besides that people just like to stroll in here, sit and stay cool. Sometimes we might even catch someone snoozing. Others just want to find a place to study. I'm glad we can offer a little bit something for everyone and the kids just love it!

Week 6: #14 Technorati

Advance search gives you the differest results in blog posts, tags and Blog Directory. Popular Blogs gives you the options to search by post or blog, video and photos. I had fun watching the videos.


To hear what the tejana girl is singing click Here

Week 6 #13 Tagging

I tried listening to the tutorial but it was not very good. It kept stopping and I kept clicking to make it start. I wasn't able to get much out of it. I did see some of the iHCPl accounts and I can see how Tagging can be of help to persons that have a lot of accounts and want to share their lists.

Week 5:#12 Library Elf

I can see how the Library Elf can be very useful to customers who have several accounts. I find it very interesting but since I already have a library account, it will not be very useful to me.

WEEK 5: #11 LIBRARY THING

I've only read a few books in the past few months. I don't think I will ever use this-Library Thing, but I like learning something new.

Week 5: #10 Playaround with image Generators

I really enjoyed doing this exercise. This is the avatar I created using meez-showing on the right side.

Week 4: Finding Feeds

Finding feeds was not very difficult, now that I really know how to do it. I don't visit very many web sites so it won't be that useful for me. But on the other hand it is good to know.

Week 4:#8 RSS and a Newsreader

I finally created a Bloglines account and watched the tutorial. After reading about RSS feeds and watching the tutorial I thought it was easier (for me) to subscribe and add to RSS feeds by going to Quick Pick Subscriptions. From that box you can see newsfeeds you may be interested in, select, subscribe and add to your newsreader. I also added iHCPL participant feeds.

Chuck's Cat

Chuck's Cat
Originally uploaded by ybazan88

I used Picnik for this photo. The picture had to be resized and text was added. It was a little difficut but I had lots of fun and help doing this project. Thanks Carina!

Flickr Mashups to Slide

I really enjoyed creating this picture as you can see! I used FunPix in Slide to edit this picture. You can can customize your design by using stickers, effects, themes, skins and size.

This is my heart throb!

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photo3
Originally uploaded by ybazan88

This is the man of my dreams! So close and yet so far away.............

Motivation

Well, I'm here. What I learned about the tutorial was 'motivation'. I have so much work that I have to stop and motivate myself to work on this. Stopping and sitting at the computer is a pleasure that I only take for a few moments at a time. Since I have to do all the expired holds, search for transit items and 90 day holds my time is limited so I try to rush to finish. I had time enough to just breeze through the tutorial. But I've motivated myself and here I am. Oh, I'm not complaining I love my job. I'm ready for the next step.