Ooooooh! I didn't think I'd like LibraryThing, but I do. This is a great way for me to keep up with what I've read. It will be especially useful when I have to make recommendations to the Herald newspaper (which I have to do once a month) and to our up-coming newsletter. Also, it will be helpful when I need to make recommendations of good books I've read to customers. I am bad about remembering the names of books. This is a great tool.
These are the books I've read so far this summer:
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/gingersawyersadie
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Monday, June 11, 2007
Task 7- Online Image Generator
Pirate Name Generator
Your pirate name is:
Dread Pirate Kidd
Like the famous Dread Pirate Roberts, you have a keen head for how to make a profit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning
http://www.piratequiz.com/result.php
This was a fun exercise. I really enjoyed playing with the different generators, especially the one where you find out what your secret lover looks like. Some of the generators that might be useful at work are: Fable generator, Letter to Santa generator, Harry Potter Character generator, Quiz generator and Puzzle generator (for newletter). I just wish they would have had a Blog Name Generator!
Your pirate name is:
Dread Pirate Kidd
Like the famous Dread Pirate Roberts, you have a keen head for how to make a profit. Even though you're not always the traditional swaggering gallant, your steadiness and planning
http://www.piratequiz.com/result.php
This was a fun exercise. I really enjoyed playing with the different generators, especially the one where you find out what your secret lover looks like. Some of the generators that might be useful at work are: Fable generator, Letter to Santa generator, Harry Potter Character generator, Quiz generator and Puzzle generator (for newletter). I just wish they would have had a Blog Name Generator!
Monday, June 4, 2007
Task 4-Online Productivity Tools
Book Review
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Seznick
Have you ever read a book and watched the movie based on the book at the same time? In The Invention of Hugo Cabret, you'll find a combination of text, drawings and film all together in the same book. These elements tell the story of a twelve year-old orphan named Hugo, who lives in the walls of a Paris train station secretly taking care of the clocks housed there. Hugo is surrounded by many mysteries, including a missing Uncle, a broken mechanical man, a stolen key and a hidden message. In order to survive, Hugo,his friend Isabelle and a toy shop owner must piece these clues together to discover the secret that could change his life forever.
This story is cleverly written using visuals to help tell the story. Although it is a work of fiction, some of the book's characters are based on real people. The story moves along quickly and would be a great recommendation for a reluctant reader.
http://writer.zoho.com/public/gingersawyer/Invention-of-Hugo-Cabret/script
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Seznick
Have you ever read a book and watched the movie based on the book at the same time? In The Invention of Hugo Cabret, you'll find a combination of text, drawings and film all together in the same book. These elements tell the story of a twelve year-old orphan named Hugo, who lives in the walls of a Paris train station secretly taking care of the clocks housed there. Hugo is surrounded by many mysteries, including a missing Uncle, a broken mechanical man, a stolen key and a hidden message. In order to survive, Hugo,his friend Isabelle and a toy shop owner must piece these clues together to discover the secret that could change his life forever.
This story is cleverly written using visuals to help tell the story. Although it is a work of fiction, some of the book's characters are based on real people. The story moves along quickly and would be a great recommendation for a reluctant reader.
http://writer.zoho.com/public/gingersawyer/Invention-of-Hugo-Cabret/script
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Task 6-YouTube
I love Youtube! My favorite thing to look for on Youtube is live music performances. If I see a group playing locally that I think I might be interested in seeing, I will go to YouTube and see if they have a live performance of the group. Then I can see if they sound good live.
YouTube is popular for many reasons. Number one is that it is free. Number two is that you can find a little bit of everything there. Number three is that it is easy to use.
Two cool library-related videos that I viewed are : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Rt3wDunEs (A look at the incredible new children's services department of the Allen County Public Library)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-X_lhJfoo (The Bookcart Drill Team Competition at the ALA conference in New Orleans)
One of the many ways the library can use YouTube is to look at other libraries without having to actually go there. This will be especially useful in getting ideas for our new library. Also, we can get mural, programming and mascot ideas from other library videos. Lastly, it is a great way to advertise your library.
YouTube is popular for many reasons. Number one is that it is free. Number two is that you can find a little bit of everything there. Number three is that it is easy to use.
Two cool library-related videos that I viewed are : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5Rt3wDunEs (A look at the incredible new children's services department of the Allen County Public Library)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-X_lhJfoo (The Bookcart Drill Team Competition at the ALA conference in New Orleans)
One of the many ways the library can use YouTube is to look at other libraries without having to actually go there. This will be especially useful in getting ideas for our new library. Also, we can get mural, programming and mascot ideas from other library videos. Lastly, it is a great way to advertise your library.
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