Task #10 New Website 2011
I clicked around the main navigation and looked at the footer items. The Home Page has a lot of places to access directly without having to look for menus. The Search Box is nice to have there, but it is a little confusing because it looks like you have to do a Keyword Search without other options. However, if you do make an entry into the box, it will pick up the other searches on that screen.
The What's New is nice. It would be even nicer if it had the pictures of the covers of the DVDs and CDs.
Having the Event Calendar on the front page is helpful. The calendar view for the month is very nice. If everybody would post their events on the monthly view page, it would sure make finding the events much faster. The Events Organizer is also helpful.
The black menu of links is helpful. Since there are so many more links that can be accessed from the main page, it makes searching much easier.
The Facebook, Twitter and RSS icons make for easy access to these sites.
How nice to have the pages for Kids and Teens according to their age groups. These groups make it so much easier to find their age-specific interests.
Everything is just so much more efficient on the new web page.
Great ideas!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Task 9 Universal Class 2011
Task 9 - 2011 Universal Class
After I noticed that the courses were not accredited for college, but are approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, I looked at their web site to see if I could find out more about them. They seem to be a legitimate organization, so hopefully their certificates would be accepted by some organizations and employers. I think it is important to make sure patrons understand that they will not be receiving college credit for the courses.
Not all occupations require a college degree. A certain set of knowledge and skills are needed for some jobs and many of the course offerings may just provide what an individual needs for those jobs. There are certainly many to choose from. I would think that a certificate from the courses could be very helpful, if noted on a person's resume. Also, I would think that many of the classes could be taken to "brush up" for a job application or exam, if an employer were to require an exam. For instance, the GED or the General Education could be a good ones, if the employer would accept that. The Test Preparation courses would be good practice. Even if credit is not offered, taking a course may help give a person a better idea of whether or not they wanted to pursue a particular career, before a lot of money would have been spent.
Self- paced is good! Fun is good too! There are courses that would just plain be fun to take.
Free is good! Since the Library is offering this database for free for it's patrons, I wonder how much it is costing the Library. It certainly is a worthwhile benefit.
After I noticed that the courses were not accredited for college, but are approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training, I looked at their web site to see if I could find out more about them. They seem to be a legitimate organization, so hopefully their certificates would be accepted by some organizations and employers. I think it is important to make sure patrons understand that they will not be receiving college credit for the courses.
Not all occupations require a college degree. A certain set of knowledge and skills are needed for some jobs and many of the course offerings may just provide what an individual needs for those jobs. There are certainly many to choose from. I would think that a certificate from the courses could be very helpful, if noted on a person's resume. Also, I would think that many of the classes could be taken to "brush up" for a job application or exam, if an employer were to require an exam. For instance, the GED or the General Education could be a good ones, if the employer would accept that. The Test Preparation courses would be good practice. Even if credit is not offered, taking a course may help give a person a better idea of whether or not they wanted to pursue a particular career, before a lot of money would have been spent.
Self- paced is good! Fun is good too! There are courses that would just plain be fun to take.
Free is good! Since the Library is offering this database for free for it's patrons, I wonder how much it is costing the Library. It certainly is a worthwhile benefit.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Task 8 2011 Espanol LibGuide
Task 8 2001 Espanol LibGuide
I went to the Espanol LibGuide and copied the URL.
I searched for Google Translate and pasted the URL into the boxes that translate from Spanish
to English. The whole site was then in English.
I took the quiz and got 1 question wrong.
The way the LibGuide is set up with links to click on, I think it would be fairly easy to show a Spanish speaking person how to click on the links to find more information.
The information that is in the LibGuide is all very helpful information that would pertain to what our patrons are interested in.
I went to the Espanol LibGuide and copied the URL.
I searched for Google Translate and pasted the URL into the boxes that translate from Spanish
to English. The whole site was then in English.
I took the quiz and got 1 question wrong.
The way the LibGuide is set up with links to click on, I think it would be fairly easy to show a Spanish speaking person how to click on the links to find more information.
The information that is in the LibGuide is all very helpful information that would pertain to what our patrons are interested in.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
# 7 Cloud Computing 2011 Google Docs & Dropbox
# 7 Cloud Computing 2011
I read the articles and viewed the videos on Cloud Computing and what Google Docs and Dropbox have to offer.
I think I would be more inclined to use Google Docs because I don't use the portable devices like the Iphone and Blackberry. I would generally create documents, forms, or spreadsheets. It's really nice to have a "Cloud" space to store a document in case you use more than 1 computer and don't want to save to a disk or USB and then have to carry that around.
As far as helping patrons, the Google Docs or Drop Box is great for patrons on the Public Computers downstairs for people who have worked on a document, but were unable to finish it and don't want or to save it to a disk or USB. The only drawback would be that they may not have enough time left to set up the account. Telling them about it may help for the future though. I would certainly recommend it to any patron interested in saving a document. I would explain the advantages of both the Dropbox and the Google Docs so they could use the one they prefer.
I read the articles and viewed the videos on Cloud Computing and what Google Docs and Dropbox have to offer.
I think I would be more inclined to use Google Docs because I don't use the portable devices like the Iphone and Blackberry. I would generally create documents, forms, or spreadsheets. It's really nice to have a "Cloud" space to store a document in case you use more than 1 computer and don't want to save to a disk or USB and then have to carry that around.
As far as helping patrons, the Google Docs or Drop Box is great for patrons on the Public Computers downstairs for people who have worked on a document, but were unable to finish it and don't want or to save it to a disk or USB. The only drawback would be that they may not have enough time left to set up the account. Telling them about it may help for the future though. I would certainly recommend it to any patron interested in saving a document. I would explain the advantages of both the Dropbox and the Google Docs so they could use the one they prefer.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Task # 6 2011 Helping Patrons
Task # 6 2011 Helping Patrons
I took the quiz. I got all of the answers right and none of them surprised me.
My example of a multiple choice question follows:
A young person comes to the Library wanting to apply for a job for the first time and wants help to write a resume.
Would you:
a) Refer the person to the Job Center?
b) Look up the dewey number for books on resumes for him?
c) Tell him to look in the Occupational OutlooK Handbook?
d) Show him the books we have on writing resumes and show him our Optimal Resume
Database Templates.
The correct answer is d) Show him the books we have on writing resumes and show him our Optimal Resume Database Templates.
I took the quiz. I got all of the answers right and none of them surprised me.
My example of a multiple choice question follows:
A young person comes to the Library wanting to apply for a job for the first time and wants help to write a resume.
Would you:
a) Refer the person to the Job Center?
b) Look up the dewey number for books on resumes for him?
c) Tell him to look in the Occupational OutlooK Handbook?
d) Show him the books we have on writing resumes and show him our Optimal Resume
Database Templates.
The correct answer is d) Show him the books we have on writing resumes and show him our Optimal Resume Database Templates.
Task #5 2011 Chilton Repair Library
Task # 5 2011 Chilton Repair Library
I looked up my car in the Chilton Library.
I selected:
Year: 2004
Make: Buick
Model: Le Sabre
Then I looked up repair for:
Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
Brake Disc Rotor
Remove and Installation
Then I went to the Maintenance Tab and got a check list of maintenance information and printed that off to keep handy.
Then I went to Bulletins and Recalls and read over that information.
Then I looked up my Tahoe
I selected:
Year: 1999
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Tahoe
Then I selected Wiring Diagrams
I selected:
Wiring Diagrams
Heating and Ventilating
Manual Air Conditioning
Wiring Diagrams HVAC. This had an icon to click on, but nothing came up.
I tried other system wiring diagrams also and nothing came up.
Most of the information was quite helpful, but not the Wiring Diagram feature. This is unfortunate because we have many patrons who come in wanting wiring diagrams and we have very few in our printed collection.
I looked up my car in the Chilton Library.
I selected:
Year: 2004
Make: Buick
Model: Le Sabre
Then I looked up repair for:
Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
Brake Disc Rotor
Remove and Installation
Then I went to the Maintenance Tab and got a check list of maintenance information and printed that off to keep handy.
Then I went to Bulletins and Recalls and read over that information.
Then I looked up my Tahoe
I selected:
Year: 1999
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Tahoe
Then I selected Wiring Diagrams
I selected:
Wiring Diagrams
Heating and Ventilating
Manual Air Conditioning
Wiring Diagrams HVAC. This had an icon to click on, but nothing came up.
I tried other system wiring diagrams also and nothing came up.
Most of the information was quite helpful, but not the Wiring Diagram feature. This is unfortunate because we have many patrons who come in wanting wiring diagrams and we have very few in our printed collection.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Task 5 2011 Chilton Library
Task #5 20011 Chilton Library
I selected my 2004 Buick LeSabre to look for repair information. I selected Repair and then Brakes, and then Front Disc Brakes and Disc Rotor, and Remove and Installation. The information appeared to be very helpful to someone doing it themselves. The instructions were printable, so that would definitely be helpful for a patron to be able to take the information home with them. I also went to the maintenance tab which showed a table of regular maintenance to perform on the car. I printed this out to refer to it. I also went to the tab for bulletins and recalls which gave a list of some problems with that car and it explained how to repair some of those things which come up.
I also looked up my 1999 Tahoe and looked for wiring diagrams for it. It brought up the wiring diagrams for various parts of the car with an icon to click on, but nothing would come up. I also tried on the Le Sabre, but nothing came up there either. It was disappointing because many of our patrons are interested in them and we have very few wiring diagrams in print. Besides the wiring diagrams, I think the information is helpful to patrons.
I selected my 2004 Buick LeSabre to look for repair information. I selected Repair and then Brakes, and then Front Disc Brakes and Disc Rotor, and Remove and Installation. The information appeared to be very helpful to someone doing it themselves. The instructions were printable, so that would definitely be helpful for a patron to be able to take the information home with them. I also went to the maintenance tab which showed a table of regular maintenance to perform on the car. I printed this out to refer to it. I also went to the tab for bulletins and recalls which gave a list of some problems with that car and it explained how to repair some of those things which come up.
I also looked up my 1999 Tahoe and looked for wiring diagrams for it. It brought up the wiring diagrams for various parts of the car with an icon to click on, but nothing would come up. I also tried on the Le Sabre, but nothing came up there either. It was disappointing because many of our patrons are interested in them and we have very few wiring diagrams in print. Besides the wiring diagrams, I think the information is helpful to patrons.
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