Resort Libraries?

Who would have thought that you could actually find a library at a resort?  While travelling to the Dominican last month, I actually came across a library at my resort.  Go figure!  Situated just above the main lobby bar was a quiet alcove furnished with comfy wing chairs, foot stools and 3 bookshelves of books [...]

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Want to be a Librarian?

How many of you out there have always wanted to become a librarian?
Once in a while, I get asked that very same question.  My response of course “Not me.”  Usually, the traditional career choices that tend to get imbedded in our minds as we develop through childhood are the usual professions:  Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher or [...]

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Facebook Phenomenon

What started out as a U.S. college students’ project, has now exploded into a mainstream phenomenon.  If you haven’t heard about Facebook, it is a vastly growing site that allows users to create profiles and socialize with one another.  When I started using Facebook, I was amazed by the number of friends that I found [...]

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C’est Fini

One  final note on the Learning 2.0 @ Mac program.  Although I’m just summarizing my opinions about the program, I will attempt to continue to post on here about various issues and challenges revolving around the Librarian profession. 
First off, I’d like to thank the Learning 2.0 coordinators for running this program.  It’s definitely refreshing to see a [...]

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Search ‘em

This week we checked out various browsers and browser add-ons that could be useful.  Using browsers other than the generic Internet Explorer or Netscape can sometimes be beneficial.  For instance, there was a system issue a couple of months ago where the students had difficulties searching on the internet.  One student informed me that she [...]

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Games, Games and Virtual Worlds

Playstation 2 or 3, WII, Xbox, Nintendo DS, Gameboy, Gamecube and loads of other multimedia gaming have made a huge impact on the lives of society and competitive gaming markets. 
I was fortunate to have grown up in the days of Commodore 64s and Vic 20s.  Somewhere in my parents house, there is a mini Frogger [...]

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Face This

Well, since I’m already a member of Facebook, I’ll write about some of my thoughts.  Facebook is so addictive!  My favorite feature is “Poke” hehe….although that could get super addictive too and competitive.  I like to think of myself as the Master Poker LOL.  Some great things about Facebook is that you can add a [...]

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Online Apps

I’m back!  Well it was the perfect getaway while it lasted.  I’m so glad I missed the miserable weather here….it was a hot 80 F in Vegas and I was so sad to leave.  I will post some of the pics up here when I get the chance. 
Anyhow, on to the activity for week 8.  [...]

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Tag You’re It

Although del.icio.us is fun to use, I’d have to stick with good ole Google for finding information due to the one major factor I rely on…SPEED.  Given that I will be in Las Vegas next week , I decided to search Las Vegas.  When I conducted a search for “Las Vegas” on del.icio.us it took quite [...]

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Wikis, Oh My

Creating a Wiki page was quite enjoyable.  It was especially interesting viewing my colleagues’ favorite books.  In a way, it felt like checking out a Readers’ Advisory website.

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