Social Networking

Youth programs and Book Clubs in the library could definitely benefit from social networking using my space.

Online Applications

It seems to be a very long way around collaborating, it also takes away the face to face communication in dealing with other colleagues and the public. However I can see that it might be useful for meetings where staff are spread over various locations, this would allow everyone's input regardless of their location.

Mashups

These would be useful to create maps on our website for library locations, maybe for storytime or holiday activity sessions to create promotional material.

Podcasts

This would be really useful for the free information talks we provide on a monthly basis in the library. As we take bookings and limit numbers Podcasting would allow others to access the talk via our website at a later date. I have enjoyed this weeks technology the most so far!!

Slamming the Boards

I can see the benefit of this however where we currently work the demographic of our clientele would find it extremely difficult to use this technology. Also I can see that there is the possibility of people abusing the rating and review process, posting inappropriate material etc. as always seems to happen with public libraries!

LibraryThing

My LibraryThing

This could be useful for people who have large collections of books. By being able to access my catalogue through my mobile might stop me from coming home after booksales with yet another copy of that great book I've always wanted to have!!

YouTUBE

This would be useful for things like we had this morning - a talk on Tracing your family history. We were turning people away due to our room size, others would be able to view the talk on YouTube rather than miss out.

Funny Fishing

Wiki

I followed the library success Wiki links and came across the create your own South Park character. After playing around for a while I created someone that resembled the way our staff feel on a Friday afternoon at about 5pm - very interesting. I may even share it with you through my blog at some stage!!

RSS

I have added 5 or 6 feeds to my blogline account and can see how it works. It seems to be the next step up from Favourites in the world of technology. I can see how beneficial it is however it's not something I will tend to use.

Flickr - uploading files

I don't know what I am doing wrong but I have tried 4 times to upload pictures from Flickr with no luck. When I uploaded from the C:drive on our work computer it worked fine! Others where I work are having the same issue!

New technology

What surprises me about all this new technology is the lack of inhibitions of this generation of users. Being X generation the concept of personalising webpages, blogs, my space sites etc is alien to me. I find it fascinating that one can put millions of photos and personal information on show for anybody to see. Which raises the issue of predatory behaviour and security in the online world.