Thing 21

1. Introduce Library 2.0 - This is where a new person learns the basics of how the "hardware"
works. Patron must feel comfortable with concept and visualize how various venues can
benefit him/her.
2. I would recommend RSS and Newsreader to adult patron looking for a quick review of
preselected news/events. To get started, I'd recommend GoogleReader and establish an
account.
3. Photo archive (Thing 5). A great place to store all the valuable photographs that may be
scattered about the house. I have Picasa and I like it very much. It is probably the most
versatile application I've encountered.
4. Thing 8 - For the patron who has an appetite to "look over the shoulder" of others as to what
their interests are and providing your own comments.
5. Thing 12 (Library/Thing). For the reader who reads books by a certain author(s) and can't
remember what's been read. Patron can not only list his/her completed books, but can also see
what others are finding interesting and explore.
6. Online video. This is for entertainment essentially. UTube is being used more all the time. It
can be informative as well as entertaining. iGoogle is a good source for this.

Thing 20

I found a couple of very interesting features in my Google search. I viewed Maps, Google Earth and Picasa. I signed up with Picasa and have posted perhaps a hundred photographs.

Now, these features all have a practical application for me. The Maps feature obviously is a valuable tool when trying to reach an unfamiliar destination both locally or in a distant place. Google Earth adds the ground level visual aspect which could be quite valuable. Picasa is a great archive for valuable photographs that otherwise would be in jeopardy from wear or damage over time. I would not hesitate to recommend these features to patrons. We must always keep in mind however that not everyone has a computer nor do they desire to have one.

I considered iGoogle but decided not to be involved. Why? I use my computer in a very narrow range and I am not inclined to broaden its scope.

Thing 19

Thing 19 was fairly interesting. If anyone has read my blogs, they are aware that my PC holds very little entertainment value for me. For the most part, it is a tool to accomplish something. In my case it's a means to collect and store a number of manuscripts I've written, to do research on a subject of interest, and to use it to communicate with acquaintances. In short, I devote very little time reviewing features that someone, in this case TIME, is trying to highlight.

That said, I researched the travel selections, particularly the entry on London since it happens to be one of the few cities on the list that I have visited. None of the descriptions however provided enough in-depth coverage. I found the ads and the pop-ups to be disconcerting.

The 2004 list caught my attention with the parade of the most popular toys. The list of 1960s examples was good since my two boys received perhaps half of those listed in the "boy" category. It brought back great memories of Christmases past.

Thing 18

I have reviewed the five sites and read their descriptions.

I'm reluctant to give a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval to any of them. It's a different age, I know, but I fear for the little people. Yes, parents are able to monitor what the content of these sites is, but can they be there all the time? There is a pleasant but dangerous belief in the minds of youngsters who believe they're going to live forever. The news brings us stories of young lives lost or forever drastically altered because of a predator, a computer hacker who knows how to "beat the system", who may travel a thousand miles to meet up with a youngster he met on the internet. It used to be our mothers turned gray knowing that we ventured to the forbidden river, or we played around box cars on the railroad, or climbed the stacks of lumber at the mill. But you know what? I never met a predator.

I thought Linkedin was pretty good, but Webjunction was better. Easy to navigate. I liked the coverage of library administration.

Thing 17

Yes, I explored both GATHER and NING.

No, I don't belong to any social network.

No, I'm not a member of any online community.

Whatever blows their skirts. If a woman likes to discuss her sauteed beans that her boyfriend doesn't care for, so be it. If I were on that network, I'd agree with him. I'm serious - I can't believe anyone is interested in such subjects. As for creating a dialog with like-thinking people, wouldn't that be a bit dull? I also question the wisdom of baring you soul to strangers. To me that's dangerous anytime, especially now.

Thing 16

I found MAESTRO to be the most user friendly of all the offerings I reviewed. I also joined that music streaming site. Honestly, I'm not big on going around listening to music or anything else with things sticking out of my ears. Since seeing that I had to align myself with one of the sites, I chose MAESTRO.

As for my playlist, included would be music from stage and screen productions that were produced in the dark ages of the 50s and 60s. My solo performers are Vic Damone, Nat Cole, Ray Charles, "Big Mama" Cass, and Gladys Knight and the Pips. More current performers included are Nora Jones and Susan Greenbaum. Never heard of Susan Greenbaum? She sounds a lot like Nora Jones.

I'm sure these sites meet the needs of those who are really into this technique. For me, I doubt if I'll ever get o involved. Call me whatever.

Thing 16

T23

I am soooo glad this is over thanks to this training I have gained weight(from eating alot of Twix candy) and learned a few things. I know how to work on computers but I am not a big fan because I think it takes away the personal touch. If I had to pick something that I may use on my personal time it would be google.com. Thanks Tammy W. for all your help and most of all thanks Elizabeth for the candy because as you know their were times when I r-e-a-l-l-y needed it. =)

T22

Did Survey

T21

If I had to direct a first time user of the internet I would send the to.....
1.Google.com because it is free to set up an account and you can add all the RSS feeds you want, plus it will make them think they can learn anything after this
2.Facebook because now they can try to find some of their old friends.
3.Skype because this is also free in the United States and once they find their friends they can see what they really  look like.
4.Photobucket is also free and they can share family photos
5.50 Best Websites of 2010 because it is also free and can help the clueless find other websites they might like.
6.And last is Google Docs just in case they want to take time to further their education
And just in case you didn't figure it out......they are FREE

T20

I have used Google Earth in my professional & personal life and I like it. When I created my Google page I added Google Maps, Horoscope and Funny Quotes but I did not save it because even though it was not hard to do I only did it because I had to and I have no use for it!!!!

T19

For this task I checked out the music, shopping & travel and family & kids sections and my pick is Groupon. This site gives you daily deals on restaurants, shopping, spas and all sorts of things all over the United States. With the economy being in the situation it is this site is v-e-r-y helpful to anyone who checks it out.

T18

I don't have a problem with a child having a facebook account as long as it is being monitored by their parents. Because when I take a look at some of the adult accounts I wonder... WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? You would not use that language in person or pose for that picture at a studio but you are placing your stupid comments and awful photos on the computer for the world to see. Out of the 5 Fun and Safe Social Networks for Children the one I would allow my child to go on would be Togetherville because it gives me more control over whom my child is communicating with. What's What, GiantHello & Skid-e-Kids are out of the question...because there is no way I am going to give out my personal information(credit card or social security card) so that my kid can chit-chat on the internet. As for Linkedin I think this is a good site for professional schmoozing which I have no interest in. Webjunction on the other hand was not only easy to navigate but interesting. I am all for technology as long as you keep common sense, good health and everyday social skills into play. And for right now I feel that the more computer knowledge we as humans gain the dumber we get because we forget how to treat others, how to discipline our kids and how to enjoy life.

T17

If you have been following my post you probably already know that I am not a member of any other online networking communities. I don't have a problem with it, I just rather not have a relationship with a person via the internet. Because whether you believe it or not if you have the right training/knowledge of computers, the internet and computer programs you can access anything that a person puts on their computer. But I do understand why so many people are interested in online communities. It is a good way for people to find and keep in touch with family, friends, associates and business partners. And it gives you a place to speak your mind on subjects that you would avoid in person.

THING 15

Answers to the questions posed in Thing 15:

1. I accessed all of them.

2. I found Podcast and Podbean as being easiest for me.

3. No, I don't plan to subscribe.

4. Aside from promotional publications available to patrons, I wonder if there's a practical
application for podcasts in the library. We certainly couldn't use speakers in the public
areas. To avoid sound from disturbing the patrons, it seems that the library would have to have
headsets available on a much larger scale than we have now. At least promoting headsets would be a
good source of revenue.

THING 14

As we all know, this is nothing but trick photography. If God had intended for jets to fly, He'd have given them propellers.

THING 11