Library move

We are moving to our new library in two weeks. Very exciting, but a lot of work. We have been furiously weeding, creating floor plans and finalising the order of the collection in the new space. This includes moving Law Reports from shelf to shelf so that they are in a logical order and are spaced to allow for growth. No need for the gym this week!

We will have more shelf space but no training facilities which is what we really needed. The library is lovely and modern though so mustn't grumble!

wiki's for research

I am planning on co-writing an article on the wiki we have created at work and how we are using it to deliver research to clients. Maybe this will be published and I'll be able to tick that off my New Years Resolution list for 2007?

I have also tried to use Pageflakes to share info, RSS feeds, bookmarks etc with other staff in my team, but it takes too long to open and change.

Putting the theory into practice

Now comes the time to see which of these 23 things we have learnt about translate into our everyday library jobs and tasks.... We already have a wiki, a good way of collating research data but not sure whether clients get the collabrative aspect yet. Time will tell. I can se a use for a blog - for communication among LIS staff and maybe then with clients.

You Tube for training clients in remote locations??

Thing # 23 reflections

Wow, I have finished, now what will I do with all that spare time?

My favourite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey were LibraryThing, the online image generaters and finding podcasts.....

The program has given me the confidence to experiment with Library 2.0 'things' and also made me consider the situations and applications at work which might lend themselves to these technologies. I think a lot of our services and products could benefit from the inclusion of a wiki, blog or RSS feeds. My lifelong learning goals are now firmly rooted in learning and trying out new things, rather than reading about and dismissing them.

I think the format for this program is good, as it provides a framework and timeline to follow but was flexible enough that you could catch up, miss bits etc. I would have liked a bit more interaction and encouragement among ourselves. This may have enabled others to feel more confortable asking for help or sharing their experience.

Thanks for the journey and the encouraging comments!!

Thing # 22 AudioBooks

Wow, the Gutenberg Project site has a great range of books to download, especially the classics. I think I'll have to join and try some out. I know my public library has eBooks, I put a hold on one and when it was available I couldn't work out how to download it. I'll have to try again......

Almost finished my 23 things!!

Thing # 21 Podcasts

I love the idea of the Melbourne tour Podcasts. I will definitely download a couple and put them on my iPod for my next Melbourne visit. The ABC is such a good site, they seem to be ahead of the game and have worthwhile content too.

My cousin has started writing a series of sci-fi books and recently had the first one (Terra Incognita) published on Podiobooks. It is a great alternative to publishing for new writers!

Thing #20 YouTube

Got stuck playing with this site last night. Started with funny cat clips, then discovered music clips - very dangerous! Just got an e-mail newsletter from World Vision pointing readers to YouTube and the 'Teenage Affluenza' clip. It is interesting to see who is using this technology to reach a new audience - I think John Howard even posts video messages.

Not sure of any possible future for YouTube in libraries but you never know....

Jeff Buckley- Hallelujah- Music Video

I love this song and this version....