Thing#17

My last post should be #17. I goofed

Thing#18

I had quite a time adding my favorite restaurant to sjlearning2.0! It took me more time than I like to admit to add anything at all. but I finally managed it, although my colors are not strictly up to par. I am just glad that I got it done.

Thing#16

I have been lost in the world of wikis for quite a while and finally found my way out! I really liked the one from Princeton Public Library about book reviews--I saw some books I would like to read, and saw some reviews about books that I have already read that gave a very different view of the book.

I think it is a good use of wikis for libraries to share handouts for computer classes, storytimes, etc. We can all learn from one another and don't have to start everything from scratch.

Thing#15

I have read the prognostications on the library of the future. I agree that we must embrace technology, and can use it with efficiency to present Ebooks of all kinds, such as test guides, Nolo press legal books, science experiments, missions, encyclopedias, almanacs, etc. We could save a large forest by just updating this type of information and presenting it online to everyone. At least for the near future, librarians will have to be available to help people access this information.

There should also be more services like Tutor.com available for students. Better to spend tax money on linking people to experts in subject areas, especially now that we are using non-professionals to man so many of the service desks. This would provide a lot more "bang for the buck" than paper and questionable assistance.

However, I believe that we should preserve the physical library in some form as a place of ideas, knowledge and the enjoyment of learning. Perhaps the bookstore look has a future as a place with comfortable chairs, lots of computers, a fireplace and a coffee bar. Sounds good to me!

Thing#13

I have been messing around with del.icio.us, and ended up opening an account. I now have so many different accounts that I have to standardize my signins so that I don't forget them.

Thing#12

I have now created my own rollyo search engine. It will be fun to use it when I am in a hurry.

Thing #11

I have been exploring Housing Maps. This is an easy site to work with. It gives loads of information on houses, condos, townhouses, etc. that are for sale or for rent. I checked the South Bay, which gave places in this area in various price ranges, which you can choose before you explore the site. I have used this site before to check housing in the Las Vegas area, and it is very useful for comparison shopping for property. I don't know how really up-to-date their information is, but it seems to change weekly. The search engine used here is Google, with Google Maps and Craigslist information. All in all, a very useful site.