Wiki Brainstorm

It seems like it may be a good place to log information that needs be shared with all staff members.  It replaces the white board in the staff room.  The only problem is that it relies on people logging in to the wiki.  Not everyone would log in in time for some events.  Of course not everyone will be walking by the whit board either.  Hmmm.

Social Bookmarking and Tagging

I think this is a great way to create “folders” of information accessible anywhere. You can return to sites or articles and not have to Google the article again. Hey, when you are brain dead at the reference desk, you can check your blog and say your practicing your Infopeople workshop skills.

jw

Feeds Brainstorm

How can feeds improve library service?

Since I don’t fully grasp this information it’s hard to say. What I do understand is that the public can gain access to information much easier if they know what they want and are computer savvy. I think it would be great to have feeds to the popular newspapers directly from our homepage. That way the public does not have to Google the newspaper each time. i think have those feeds would encourage the public to check/explore our site more. Especially when they read about something intersting or book review, they can check our catalog for more information.

jw

Blogging Brainstorm

How can the library improve public service with a blog?

Personally I would love it if patrons would interject ideas and or comments about their library.  What do they like, what needs improvement and/or how can we better serve them.  So many times people share comments and I share them with staff members, but does it reach the people that are required to make the change?  A blog gives voice to the public and hopefully those above us who are busy running the behind the scenes will know what the public is thinking directly instead of second hand.

Personally, I would love it if parents would share favorite stories or crafts that they have done with their children.  Often, I’m just stumped as to what to do next week for a craft project.

Technology and the Pseudotech

At the workshop today we were asked how many of us have blogged before.  Only 4 out of 9 raised their hands.  As I continue with my workshop exercises, I’m watching those 4 type away as the rest of check our handouts.  I always thought it was age that separated those who were “wizzes” with computers, but now I really feel, for myself at least, that those of us who want to learn will advance with technology and those of us who are cautious are left behind.

After checking out some other libraries’ blogs.  I like the personal comments related to library material.   I think the public will see it more approachable.

jw

Hello world!

I’m here representing the Fairfield Cordelia Library in sunny California. This is my first blog, so forgive me for any typos mistakes etc. This should be an informative class. I hope I can remember how to access all my thoughts/blogs.