Thing #3 RSS

Really Simple Syndication, I'm going to have to type that over and over to make it stick in my head. What a concept for the world of blogging. I completely agree with Lynn about the organizational part of RSS. I too need an organized slate and too much information out there flowing at me will slow me down.

I love the fact that I can do searches on anything from astronomy to zoos and pick and choose the info I want coming in to my world.

I noted the comment on Penny's blog that talked about the online predators and such. I've been sheltering my children from the internet and using it only for research. They aren't as tech savvy as their peers. There's this feeling that I'm actually hurting their chances of being computer literate alongside their fast paced computer generation. After starting this class and learning about different ways to attain information, I'd love to show them how to maneuver through it as well since they aren't learning this type of tech info at their schools. How fun for them to do research through blogging and RSS feeds.

Thing #2-Blogging

I think I'm on a roll. I've made a few posts, successfully loaded a picture to my profile and I still have my sanity. Although it did take about three hours. This will more than likely change come next Wednesday. 2.0 is sure to open many doors for me. For one thing, I won't feel so absolutely lost when people around me talk2.0 lingo. Gary might finally be able to understand me when I ask him a "tech" question, it's usually in my own language. I get the names of the cords, databases and equipment all mixed up.

Being able to relate to the patrons and the projects they're working on will be a big start. It would be a lot of fun to set-up a book club and everyone talks about the book via blogging.

Thing #1

I agree with Rick Anderson. Libraries can no longer wait around for patrons to utilize them. We have to get creative to bring the patrons to us. Just having books isn't going to cut it anymore. Web 2.0 allows the creativity to flow in new ways. It's about connecting with the "techie" generation. There's so much information at our fingertips, and this is the first step for me to figure out what to do with it.

Go Clerks!

Here we go Myra, keep as much of your hair as possible while working with us.