24 REFLECTIONS

I enjoyed about 50% of the 'things', but have to admit that the other half was useful to learn (or refresh) about. My favourites were LibraryThing, information on ITUNES/PODCASTS, and Flicker.
I would participate in something similar in future, but it would have to be topics of my choosing. I've been exposed to much of this already, so it was a bit repetetive. If we had the opportunity again I'd really like to spend my time zeroing in on things I really want to know more about, or understand for the very first time; my time would be much better spent.

Thanks so much!

15 NVDPL SANDBOX

Played a little....but my comments on wikis in general are in the previous post.

14 Wikis

I think the idea is a good one, but for practical purposes I found it to be very cumbersome and time consuming. I was in a group project that required the use of a wiki...each time I went in,,,I had to re-read everything,,,there didn't seem to be much order to the information, unless someone took it upon themselves to organize the information in such a way that new posts and old posts were distinguished. As a form of communication,,,I'd rather meet in person....I don't like the idea that someone can go in and change my post (even though they're a member of the group)...not to reassuring.

22 Locating Podcasts

I liked this one a lot. I found this whole itune/ipod/mp3 thing a bit mystery....just left it to my kids to figure out....but now I get it...I think...at least for the most part. Now I want an MP3...maybe I'll win one!

19 Databases

Academic Search Elite is something I've used in the past. It wouldn't be much use to people if they weren't familiar with boolean searching, and didn't have a lot of patience. The search tools for most databases could be greatly improved. They have been invaluable for some projects I've done; saved a lot of leg work.
I liked 'next reads', I've been a member for a while,,,,but sometimes the book suggestions are older than I'd expected....I thought for the most part they'd be new releases but not necessarily.,,,,great idea though. Again, I don't think most patrons know about it, but if they did, they'd really enjoy it.

Web 2.0 Libraries 2.0

There was a lot of great ideas in all the reading, some I've heard before but some I read for the first time. The problem will come when trying to educate the public. We have databases now that most people know absolutely nothing about; even regular users of the library. Libraries need to be technologically advanced, but in order to remain relevent they have to spend an equal amount of time on the actual people it serves...and I think thats where we are lacking.....customer service and relations has to rank higher than it does now.

12 Social Networking

I set myself on Faceboook a long time ago, but I forgot all about it. Now that I've gone back in, my high school reunion group has grown and its nice to see and hear from some old friends again. I don't think I would be an ongoing user of Facebook though....it just takes up too much time.....but I'm glad to know what everyone is talking about.