I love the idea of a wiki for librarians. The wiki I engaged in was the image generators and award winners because so far this has been the most fun "thing" I've had to do. I love reading all the posts of other people's experience and/or ideas of how to use them.
Again, wikis can be used for so many things...dialogue between students and teachers, projects, research, and so much more!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Week 7: THING 16: WIKIS
I have actually have had the opportunity to work with wikis while taking courses towards my master's degree in library science. It was very useful when conducting research with a group in which the students were from different cities. We were able to post our discussions, thoughts, and plans together. The wiki was very helpful in keeping the group organized and by the end, our research paper was a wonderful end result.
In the middle school library, the wiki would be very helpful, especially for discussion amongst the students and teacher/librarian. Many times, students have difficulty with a specific subject and can post their concerns on the wiki. Both teacher/librarian and students can dialog and share their ideas and understanding about specific subjects. As a librarian, I would love to have a wiki to involve students to discuss the various books they are reading. I loved looking through the "BookLoversWiki" as it had links to various genres. This is an excellent way to have students involved, especially since they are so technology savvy. This wiki is one that I would love to set up at the library I work at...I know that the students would be so very engaged!! What power there is in such technology!
In the middle school library, the wiki would be very helpful, especially for discussion amongst the students and teacher/librarian. Many times, students have difficulty with a specific subject and can post their concerns on the wiki. Both teacher/librarian and students can dialog and share their ideas and understanding about specific subjects. As a librarian, I would love to have a wiki to involve students to discuss the various books they are reading. I loved looking through the "BookLoversWiki" as it had links to various genres. This is an excellent way to have students involved, especially since they are so technology savvy. This wiki is one that I would love to set up at the library I work at...I know that the students would be so very engaged!! What power there is in such technology!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Week 6: Thing 15: Read a few perspectivs on Web 2.0, Library 2.0, and furture of libraries
"Away from the Icebergs"
This article spoke a lot of truth about where libraries are today and the mentality we must have as librarians. I took a few mental notes of each of the three "icebergs" the author described:
1. Just in case books- I was amazed at the percentage of book circulations this particular library had dropped in the last couple of years. The author made a great point in asking why we continue to purchase books that we know partons will not check out if they have a wealth of information in reliable online resources. In our middle school library I have noticed that students really do not check out books from most of the non-fiction section unless it comes from the 700's (graphic novels, comic books, art). I recently received a large shipment of books and have them out on a display cart; the fiction and graphic novels are the first to be checked out, but our new science and social studies books have, for the most part, been sitting there. Students show not much interest unless they are working on a project and even then, they would prefer to go to "Nettrekker" or Google for their information.
1. Just in case books- I was amazed at the percentage of book circulations this particular library had dropped in the last couple of years. The author made a great point in asking why we continue to purchase books that we know partons will not check out if they have a wealth of information in reliable online resources. In our middle school library I have noticed that students really do not check out books from most of the non-fiction section unless it comes from the 700's (graphic novels, comic books, art). I recently received a large shipment of books and have them out on a display cart; the fiction and graphic novels are the first to be checked out, but our new science and social studies books have, for the most part, been sitting there. Students show not much interest unless they are working on a project and even then, they would prefer to go to "Nettrekker" or Google for their information.
2. Reliance on User Ed. - I also strongly agree that if we want our patrons to be serviced effectively, there should be more staff on board. In our library it is only myself and my librarian assistant. We not only service students through regular classroom visits, but we have walk-ins throughout the entire day. There will be weeks where over 1,000 students would have walked through that door, and many for research purposes...at times it gets a bit overwhelming trying to service everyone at the same time. I truly believe our role would be more effective if there were more trained employees to aid in servicing students at the library.
Library Web 2.0 is to me...no better word to describe it, but WONDERFUL! It is an emmense amount of resources in an instant, at a turn on of the computer! These tools can be very useful in promoting the library in many ways. Because this is the way of the future, I truly believe that librarians need to jump on the bandwagon and learn as much as they can about these wonderful tools that are available and ready to be used and accessed by everyone! I am jumping in with both feet!!!
Week 6: Thing 14: Explore Technorati
Technorati is awesome! There are so many features, it seems like it's endless. There are so many possibilities with the Web, that I am taken a back! Technorati is just another site that has opened my eyes even more at the wealth of information that can be provided at the click of a mouse.
The other programs we have been learning about week by week, such as Flickr, have been so amazing...the possibilities are endless! Tagging is great because it helps one stay organzied, helps as a tool for personal reference; important things are tagged, such as photos, websites, blogs, articles, etc.
The other programs we have been learning about week by week, such as Flickr, have been so amazing...the possibilities are endless! Tagging is great because it helps one stay organzied, helps as a tool for personal reference; important things are tagged, such as photos, websites, blogs, articles, etc.
Week 6: Thing 13: Learn about Tagging and Del.icio.us
I am very familiar with tagging as I have had the chance to do so before with online pictures.
I also did enjoy looking through the Del.icio.us tutorial and Del.icio.us account. I think that I could create a Del.icio.us account for my school library to use as a reference tool for students to use. Students would be able to easily access information and jump from topic to topic because of the toolbar on the side that provides related topics, top tags, etc. If a teacher is working on a specific topic, I could easily bookmark websites, online articles, etc. that would provide a wealth of information...or should I say, reputable/valid information. Too many times students are lost in their searching without any direction or guidance. This would provide a venue for students to begin their research effectively!
I also did enjoy looking through the Del.icio.us tutorial and Del.icio.us account. I think that I could create a Del.icio.us account for my school library to use as a reference tool for students to use. Students would be able to easily access information and jump from topic to topic because of the toolbar on the side that provides related topics, top tags, etc. If a teacher is working on a specific topic, I could easily bookmark websites, online articles, etc. that would provide a wealth of information...or should I say, reputable/valid information. Too many times students are lost in their searching without any direction or guidance. This would provide a venue for students to begin their research effectively!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Week 5: Thing 12:Roll your own search tool with Rollyo
Here is my Rollyo link: http://www.rollyo.com/lauraglz1/
I think my middle school students would love the rollyo tool. Although I have our online resources posted to our school webpage as well as our library webpage, it would be different and more attractive for students to click to the rollyo and access the online resources this way. It is also a great way to teach students to categorize their favorite websites accordingly.
I think my middle school students would love the rollyo tool. Although I have our online resources posted to our school webpage as well as our library webpage, it would be different and more attractive for students to click to the rollyo and access the online resources this way. It is also a great way to teach students to categorize their favorite websites accordingly.
Week 5: Thing 11: Explore Web 2.0 Award List
I decided to browse through the short list of the Award winners and quickly went to the link "Books." I loved both Lulu and biblio.com. Both are very different.
I loved Lulu because you are able to create your own photobook, calendar, etc. My little sister published a photo book for my parents this Christmas and they absolutely loved it so much that they were in tears. It was a beautiful gift! I dont think that I would use the "sell" on this site but I did find it very useful. It would be awesome to be able to create a calendar for our school.
I loved biblio because it was easy to navigate through the website. There are many ways to search, there are many good suggestions, andI know that I would be able to come to this site to browse for books that I am considering to purchase for the school library.
I loved Lulu because you are able to create your own photobook, calendar, etc. My little sister published a photo book for my parents this Christmas and they absolutely loved it so much that they were in tears. It was a beautiful gift! I dont think that I would use the "sell" on this site but I did find it very useful. It would be awesome to be able to create a calendar for our school.
I loved biblio because it was easy to navigate through the website. There are many ways to search, there are many good suggestions, andI know that I would be able to come to this site to browse for books that I am considering to purchase for the school library.
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