I am ashamed to say I am just finishing #7, Skype. I hope to follow through with at least 5 more things before we get to #23!
I only used the IM on Skype, but it was fun and I plan to use it from my home computer as a way to keep in contact with family members in other states. I contacted a co worker as well as a former student assistant in Alabama. I'm sure this is also being used for our military to visually be able to see and talk to spouses, and family, making contact more personal than mail.
Skype could be used as a way to reach employees out of town, and offer meetings as well. The library could also contact other libraries and institutions in a more personal manner and keep up with the trends more efficiently.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thing #6 Screencasting
Well, I am WAY behind! I hope to catch up before August!
Thing #6 - Screencasting
The screencasting tool I first chose was CamStudio. This screencast proved to be too difficult for me. (but I confess, I am technically challenged). I then tried another screencast, Screen-O-Matic: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ . The instructions were easy to follow, especially for someone like me :) They also include a visual demonstration, which I found very helpful, since I am brand new to screencasting.
I'm sure screencasting is being used by folks in the library, perhaps for demonstration in instruction? Sorry, but my mind is blank as to a clever idea how the library could use it.
Thing #6 - Screencasting
The screencasting tool I first chose was CamStudio. This screencast proved to be too difficult for me. (but I confess, I am technically challenged). I then tried another screencast, Screen-O-Matic: http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/ . The instructions were easy to follow, especially for someone like me :) They also include a visual demonstration, which I found very helpful, since I am brand new to screencasting.
I'm sure screencasting is being used by folks in the library, perhaps for demonstration in instruction? Sorry, but my mind is blank as to a clever idea how the library could use it.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Thing #5 Facebook
I have gotten a little behind in my 23 things, but hope to catch up soon.
Thing #5 Facebook:
Belk Library does very well with our facebook page. I compared our facebook page to the ones at WCU, NCSU, Towson State University, and Watauga County libraries.
The only reccomendation for our facebook page that I might suggest would be to include some utubes to make it fun, as well as perhaps a joke or thought for the day. We do an excellent job of getting library information on it, and keeping it all up to date :)
Thing #5 Facebook:
Belk Library does very well with our facebook page. I compared our facebook page to the ones at WCU, NCSU, Towson State University, and Watauga County libraries.
The only reccomendation for our facebook page that I might suggest would be to include some utubes to make it fun, as well as perhaps a joke or thought for the day. We do an excellent job of getting library information on it, and keeping it all up to date :)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New Location for Lower Level Service Desk
Our new lower level service desk is open in it's new location! It has been busier since we are now more centralized on the floor and students seem to like it!
The old service desk has been moved against the wall and tables put in it's old space. We hope to add 4 or 5 MAC computers on to the top of the desk for student use.
The old service desk has been moved against the wall and tables put in it's old space. We hope to add 4 or 5 MAC computers on to the top of the desk for student use.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Thing #4: Prezi
Well here we are up to thing #4. Prezi.
I can't say that I like this. I'm one of those people that can't read in a car while it's moving, or I tend to get sick. I get the same feeling when viewing prezi.
The first one I viewed was "Thoughts of Using Prezi as a Teaching Tool."
http://prezi.com/rfsnedhqmhqa/thoughts-on-using-prezi-as-a-teaching-tool/
Way too much zooming in and out! I was almost sea sick! Howerever, some info and advice was informative. Such as "Be careful when using zoom and move functionality. It may get your student's attention initially, but over use and all you will so is make them sick." As I said before, this is what happened to me. I love the quote in the last section of this Prezi. "The movement and zooming has not helped me communicate and I have probably annoyed you." Amen to that!!!
The second one I viewed was "Playing To Learn Math."
http://prezi.com/4jrranugjj6p/powerpoint-prezi-prometisdesign.com/
This one was set up as a board game and did not have so much zooming in and out. I could actually get through the entire prezi without feeling sick. I actually enjoyed the format and the design was simple. This one wan't bad.
I can't say that I like this. I'm one of those people that can't read in a car while it's moving, or I tend to get sick. I get the same feeling when viewing prezi.
The first one I viewed was "Thoughts of Using Prezi as a Teaching Tool."
http://prezi.com/rfsnedhqmhqa/thoughts-on-using-prezi-as-a-teaching-tool/
Way too much zooming in and out! I was almost sea sick! Howerever, some info and advice was informative. Such as "Be careful when using zoom and move functionality. It may get your student's attention initially, but over use and all you will so is make them sick." As I said before, this is what happened to me. I love the quote in the last section of this Prezi. "The movement and zooming has not helped me communicate and I have probably annoyed you." Amen to that!!!
The second one I viewed was "Playing To Learn Math."
http://prezi.com/4jrranugjj6p/powerpoint-prezi-prometisdesign.com/
This one was set up as a board game and did not have so much zooming in and out. I could actually get through the entire prezi without feeling sick. I actually enjoyed the format and the design was simple. This one wan't bad.
Monday, November 29, 2010
What Libraries Could Use Twitter For
Twitter
ASU Library is already using twitter. We have used it as a way to communicate to others, events and news that is happening in the library and on campus. Latest news includes our 2010 Student Employee READ posters, the Kindle Reader Pilot Project, and our new digital sign above our Reference Desk. Last winter when classes were cancelled, we used twitter to get the word out. More and more library's will be using this in the future, as it has already become a popular means to communicate.
ASU Library is already using twitter. We have used it as a way to communicate to others, events and news that is happening in the library and on campus. Latest news includes our 2010 Student Employee READ posters, the Kindle Reader Pilot Project, and our new digital sign above our Reference Desk. Last winter when classes were cancelled, we used twitter to get the word out. More and more library's will be using this in the future, as it has already become a popular means to communicate.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Thing #2
- Here is the #2 thing. (I'm technology challanged, so pleases bear with me)
I chose five feeds for this assignment:
- Librarians Guide to Etiquette:
I chose this site as it shows a humorous side of working in a
library which I can certainly relate to. And we can all use a laugh or
two to get through the day.
- Life Just Keeps Getting Weirder:
Weird is fun to watch and read about.
- Southeast Camper:
I chose this as my husband and I go camping and he is really in to
dutch oven cooking. (which means I don't cook when we go camping,
and since he cooked, he gets to do the clean up. I'm SO glad I got him
the set of cast iron cookware for Christmas!)
- Unshelved
I was sent this link from a librarian where I work. It contains
a comic strip each day about libraries and librarians. Some are really
funny.
- 23 Things
I subscribed to this site because Scott Rice said it was required to
finish thing #2.
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