So, my book review is complete. I will admit I'm a little nervous, as creativity for this type of thing is way out of my norm, but I think it came out pretty decent. I might need to see if I can find a way to add actual tags instead of descriptions, but I think what I need is there for the completed book review. I broke it down into the important sections of the book and reviewed it that way with (hopefully) catchy images for each section of the review.
Jess has so kindly checked my previous link (in the blog post before this one) and it appears to be working fine, even if you don't have a Pinterest account. So exciting!
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's reviews. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, the weather is supposed to be AMAZING next week!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Book Review ... Pining for Pinterest
So ... I am 3/4 of the way done with my book review. I have decided to make a "board" on Pinterest and use that as my basis of the review.
The concern I have come up with is that do you have to be on Pinterest to see someone's boards? Here is the link to my board (mind you, my book review is not yet complete!!), but I would appreciate it if someone who does NOT have pinterest takes a look just to see if they can see my board.
If you cannot, I have to figure out a way to do it all over again, I suppose. I hear there is some sort of waiting period to be able to join? Not sure how this all works ...
Check out my (unfinished as of 12:45pm on 3/16) board here!
The concern I have come up with is that do you have to be on Pinterest to see someone's boards? Here is the link to my board (mind you, my book review is not yet complete!!), but I would appreciate it if someone who does NOT have pinterest takes a look just to see if they can see my board.
If you cannot, I have to figure out a way to do it all over again, I suppose. I hear there is some sort of waiting period to be able to join? Not sure how this all works ...
Check out my (unfinished as of 12:45pm on 3/16) board here!
Friday, March 9, 2012
Social Tagging - Somewhat Finally Understood
Ahhh ... so now I think I (kind of) get it. The concept of social tagging always seemed to have sort of eluded me, but with the example of Flickr explained in the article, I get it.
Pinterest is then a social tagging website, is it not? That's my conclusion after reading this week's assignments, and someone please tell me I'm right so I don't lose my mind. I love pinterest, and have actually used it for a multitude of things: craft time ideas for work, wedding ideas, motivational pics and sayings for running/losing weight, etc.I can only get on there once a week (on Fridays) but it works for me.
I'm still slogging through my book for the book review (Everything Bad is Good For You) and while it is very interesting, I am at my wits end trying to think of some creative way to do this book review. I'm hoping once I finish the book some idea will miraculously pop into my head.
Maybe I will do a socially tagged board. Hey, why not? I'll even add some pictures of cheeseburgers for my own rendition of the title :o)
Pinterest is then a social tagging website, is it not? That's my conclusion after reading this week's assignments, and someone please tell me I'm right so I don't lose my mind. I love pinterest, and have actually used it for a multitude of things: craft time ideas for work, wedding ideas, motivational pics and sayings for running/losing weight, etc.I can only get on there once a week (on Fridays) but it works for me.
I'm still slogging through my book for the book review (Everything Bad is Good For You) and while it is very interesting, I am at my wits end trying to think of some creative way to do this book review. I'm hoping once I finish the book some idea will miraculously pop into my head.
Maybe I will do a socially tagged board. Hey, why not? I'll even add some pictures of cheeseburgers for my own rendition of the title :o)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Librarything, Citulike, & Shelfari
Soo ... trying to get a bit of jump on things this week. A whopping two days early, wow, go me! And on a Sunday night too boot!
I have previously checked out Librarything in the past, and while I liked the setup and get the gist, my heart lies with the shelfari. I love it - you are more than welcome to follow me there if you'd like - you can search now by Twitter accounts or Facebook (my Facebook, for those interested early, is Colleen Cote .. not sure if that will work, but hopefully you can find me!). I love how it is set up, and it is very aesthetically pleasing to me! I also like how they show all alternative cover titles (from old and new printings) so you can choose the exact one you are reading ... OCD I know, but right up my alley!
I have never used Citulike before, but I do enjoy I can sign up through Facebook (I love that option on many websites, makes my life easier!). I wish I could search for connections on there through Twitter, Facebook or email, but I can't and I don't know anyone else on there yet. It seems like a handy reference tool for articles of interest in many things (I chose Education because I wasn't sure what to classify as).
The "everyone's library" is a little insane to take a look at, and wow, do the subjects run the gamut! There are quite a few "library" journals available, and I'm excited to look through them a little more closely when time permits.
This seem like true academic scholarly articles (of course, I have not fully gone through the site in detail) but I'm curious about the reputation of the site? I'm embarrassed to say this is the first I think I've heard of it, though it seems I have seen links for it when doing research. If I understand this correctly, I think I can "bookmark" any article I am reading through one of the little links that show up (such as in Ebsco Host) on the right side of the screen (where you can click the cite button, or the print button, etc.) and it will automatically put it in my library, along with the citation (so awesome).
Am I interpreting this service correctly?
I have previously checked out Librarything in the past, and while I liked the setup and get the gist, my heart lies with the shelfari. I love it - you are more than welcome to follow me there if you'd like - you can search now by Twitter accounts or Facebook (my Facebook, for those interested early, is Colleen Cote .. not sure if that will work, but hopefully you can find me!). I love how it is set up, and it is very aesthetically pleasing to me! I also like how they show all alternative cover titles (from old and new printings) so you can choose the exact one you are reading ... OCD I know, but right up my alley!
I have never used Citulike before, but I do enjoy I can sign up through Facebook (I love that option on many websites, makes my life easier!). I wish I could search for connections on there through Twitter, Facebook or email, but I can't and I don't know anyone else on there yet. It seems like a handy reference tool for articles of interest in many things (I chose Education because I wasn't sure what to classify as).
The "everyone's library" is a little insane to take a look at, and wow, do the subjects run the gamut! There are quite a few "library" journals available, and I'm excited to look through them a little more closely when time permits.
This seem like true academic scholarly articles (of course, I have not fully gone through the site in detail) but I'm curious about the reputation of the site? I'm embarrassed to say this is the first I think I've heard of it, though it seems I have seen links for it when doing research. If I understand this correctly, I think I can "bookmark" any article I am reading through one of the little links that show up (such as in Ebsco Host) on the right side of the screen (where you can click the cite button, or the print button, etc.) and it will automatically put it in my library, along with the citation (so awesome).
Am I interpreting this service correctly?
Friday, March 2, 2012
Blogs Wikis Twitter OH MY
So, I've been reading through some of the other blogs through my google reader feed, and keeping up on some of the conversations through Twitter, and shortly we will all start following each other on Facebook. I have to admit - for class purposes, it all gets confusing. I like the blog for responding to readings, but I think everything else is a little much to follow. I'm slowly sort of phasing out of Facebook (I use it now mostly for picture sharing) and I love my Twitter. I feel like the blog is sort of eh ... maybe if I had a specific thing I was blogging about (like a running blog, or cooking blog, etc.) but I feel like I'm sort of repeating a lot of the same stuff (or sharing the same stuff) through a bunch of different sites. I like using the social media for specific purposes more, such as my friends/followers on Twitter aren't the same people as Facebook, so I think that makes a difference since it's not the same information coming from or going to the same people all the time.
Am I making any sense? Maybe I just haven't gotten the hang of juggling it all yet, or prioritizing properly. I just know I love me some Twitter!
Am I making any sense? Maybe I just haven't gotten the hang of juggling it all yet, or prioritizing properly. I just know I love me some Twitter!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Oh, How Tweet Tweet It Is!
So, let me start off this week's discussion with ...
I LOVE TWITTER. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE TWITTER. LOOOOOOVE TWITTER #crazylady
That being said, let's get down to business!
The LC blogpost is interesting. I am proud to say I actually saw their original tweet about cataloging all tweets first hand when the story first broke. I have mixed feelings on the issue - I don't really think it's a big deal in regards to privacy/access to information. I feel Twitter is a public forum, and if you aren't comfortable with that, then Twitter is not the social media forum for you.
I think Twitter can be VERY useful to libraries and librarians, especially for sharing information and getting ideas. It is a great tool for keeping track of news from the different organizations and upcoming events. I follow a bunch of different librarians, libraries (such as all our local libraries that are on Twitter, including the newly joined Newport Library) as well as large public libraries, such as NYPL. After reading through the uses list of Twitter in the lecture, I think the one that sounds the most odd (or the one I would least ever use Twitter for) is to make lists or reminder notes. Really? Twitter to jot down ideas? I guess ultimately that is what Twitter is, but this just seemed odd.
The guides, studies and tips have some fantastic links, and I can't wait to explore them thoroughly! I didn't know about some of the tools and add-ons, though I did know about the tie-in to Facebook, the locator service, and the search function.
While I am sure we will all be following some similar library/librarian tweeters, here are some of the others I like (purely for personal enjoyment and entertainment)
Whitney Cummings
Pierce Morgan
Howie Mandel
Reach Out and Read
Cox Rhode Races
Runner's World
Chad Ochocinco
Weight Watchers
I LOVE TWITTER. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE TWITTER. LOOOOOOVE TWITTER #crazylady
That being said, let's get down to business!
The LC blogpost is interesting. I am proud to say I actually saw their original tweet about cataloging all tweets first hand when the story first broke. I have mixed feelings on the issue - I don't really think it's a big deal in regards to privacy/access to information. I feel Twitter is a public forum, and if you aren't comfortable with that, then Twitter is not the social media forum for you.
I think Twitter can be VERY useful to libraries and librarians, especially for sharing information and getting ideas. It is a great tool for keeping track of news from the different organizations and upcoming events. I follow a bunch of different librarians, libraries (such as all our local libraries that are on Twitter, including the newly joined Newport Library) as well as large public libraries, such as NYPL. After reading through the uses list of Twitter in the lecture, I think the one that sounds the most odd (or the one I would least ever use Twitter for) is to make lists or reminder notes. Really? Twitter to jot down ideas? I guess ultimately that is what Twitter is, but this just seemed odd.
The guides, studies and tips have some fantastic links, and I can't wait to explore them thoroughly! I didn't know about some of the tools and add-ons, though I did know about the tie-in to Facebook, the locator service, and the search function.
While I am sure we will all be following some similar library/librarian tweeters, here are some of the others I like (purely for personal enjoyment and entertainment)
Whitney Cummings
Pierce Morgan
Howie Mandel
Reach Out and Read
Cox Rhode Races
Runner's World
Chad Ochocinco
Weight Watchers
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Vacation ... and School
Hello, from the lovely Florida Keys! I have spent the last 3 days in Key West, and we are now staying at a family condo in Key Largo. The weather is beautiful - 80's and sunny!! And here I am, on a Saturday morning, on the couch in the AC writing on my blog and trying to catch up on a little school work. Mostly Sakai stuff because I cannot muster up the energy to start writing some papers. Those will have to wait until I am home on Monday night!
My internet has been in and out, so I will be honest; I have not yet read this week's assignments. It appears to be on mobile access and libraries, and I have commented on some other blogs already. I will look at it next week!
Before even reading the articles, I do feel like mobile access is important, and one of the blogs I ready (maybe Kristin's? ahh, I can't remember!) mentioned that even though it is important for libraries to be up to date on the latest technology, they also have to give that technology to the patrons in the form they want - and that includes mobile devices. I couldn't agree with that more!
Adios for now! That pool is calling my name :o)
My internet has been in and out, so I will be honest; I have not yet read this week's assignments. It appears to be on mobile access and libraries, and I have commented on some other blogs already. I will look at it next week!
Before even reading the articles, I do feel like mobile access is important, and one of the blogs I ready (maybe Kristin's? ahh, I can't remember!) mentioned that even though it is important for libraries to be up to date on the latest technology, they also have to give that technology to the patrons in the form they want - and that includes mobile devices. I couldn't agree with that more!
Adios for now! That pool is calling my name :o)
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