Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Finally, it's over!

I enjoyed learn and play for the most part. Somewhere in the middle of it I started feeling like each new web 2.0 thing was just another variation on the theme, and I can't imagine using everything we learned. I'd be on the computer all day! But I think it was helpful to find what technologies/websites work for you, personally. My favorite "things" were, You Tube, Flickr, Library Thing, wikis, google docs and image generators.
Yes, I would participate in another discovery exercise!

MOLDI

MOLDI is an interesting concept. How nice it would be to borrow audio books without leaving the comfort of your own home! The major drawback is (was) that it is not currently compatible with iPods. I mean, really, who listens to audio books at their computer?! I understand, however, that starting November 10th, MOLDI will be compatible with your iPod!!! Hurray!! That's great news, maybe I'll actually use it now.

My other comment is that the selection is not great. Shouldn't an online library have unlimited items? And why are there a limited number of copies for some titles, so that you have to place a reserve on them?

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Podcast, podcast, podcast!

I played around with the podcast directories, but had a little trouble finding what I wanted because there were so many to sort through and I didn't have a clear idea of what I wanted. I did, however, subscribe to one through itunes from home. It was very easy and convenient to do. I think libraries will use this technology more in the future, maybe to keep employees informed of the latest changes that are always happening around the "L."