secondlife

Possible benefits of social networking is receiving feedback from patrons on things like service provided and possible improvements.

It would give staff the availability to post regularly about promotions or events that will be held and the success of certain events.

Social networking also allows library members to exchange ideas about many different aspects of library work and perhaps improve skills in the process.

zoho writer compared to google docs

Had a look at zoho writer. I think I prefer google docs.

The screen looks more like a microsoft word screen which is what I am used to.

More info about it when a get a reply

online applications

Sent a google docs letter to my colleague and seeing if it will be updated.

He has been a little slack in editing it so I will try sending a google doc

to my other account and try editing it.

Mashups

Had an opportunity to look at Mashups

Created a map highlighting the places I visited in Big Huge Maps and imported image into my Blog.

Investigated google maps and observed how powerful the tool is in highlighting points in the city

You can use google maps to pinpoint the branches of the libraries.

podcasts complete

Enjoyed listening and adding podcasts.

A wonderful way to get ideas across the internet.

It is a good way of teaching.

Podcasts

Our library could use podcasts to inform patrons about promotions the library could be running.

It could broadcast childrens stories read by staff members

sent question to yahoo7

So sent question to Yahoo7 successfully.

Bring on podcasts