Task 5 Placing holds in OPAC
I find placing holds in OPAC is easier by logging into my account and then placing each item on hold. The OPAC holds the record at the top of each request so you always know the holds are being placed on your account.
Patrons at home may prefer the Book Bag hold method if they are used to shopping online because it follows that type of format.
I think showing the patrons the two different ways would be a good idea so they can choose the one they like best.
I found this to be a very helpful exercise.
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son!"...
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Webolution Task 4 Face Book
Task 4 Face Book
I chose the MCPLD Facebook to review. The site has lots of nice photos. Photosfun have catchy photo of what's going on. Wake Up is the current marketing theme and was brought out nicely with the Track Items Online, Reserve Items Online, Central Teen Center, Clifton billboard with a great backdrop of Mt. Garfield behind, Summer Programs. Be Creative, and Orchard Mesa Branch Desk.
The Library Profile is very well done. Much easier to find than on the wiki. Information about the Library is easily accessed and the site has lots of fans!
I chose the Josh Penry Facebook to review. Josh has a great photo for us on his page. The set up is crisp and easy to find the information and with lots of pictures to make it more personable. There are many links to newspaper articles and appearances. He has quite a following of supporters and nice use of photos.
"And the mome raths outgrabe"...
I chose the MCPLD Facebook to review. The site has lots of nice photos. Photosfun have catchy photo of what's going on. Wake Up is the current marketing theme and was brought out nicely with the Track Items Online, Reserve Items Online, Central Teen Center, Clifton billboard with a great backdrop of Mt. Garfield behind, Summer Programs. Be Creative, and Orchard Mesa Branch Desk.
The Library Profile is very well done. Much easier to find than on the wiki. Information about the Library is easily accessed and the site has lots of fans!
I chose the Josh Penry Facebook to review. Josh has a great photo for us on his page. The set up is crisp and easy to find the information and with lots of pictures to make it more personable. There are many links to newspaper articles and appearances. He has quite a following of supporters and nice use of photos.
"And the mome raths outgrabe"...
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Task 3 Website Scavenger Hunt
Task 3
Task 3 was a quiz based on the Library's website. It provided a good opportunity to learn more about what is available on our website. I missed 1 out of the 15 questions. I would cut and paste the quiz into my blog, but I couldn't figure out how to do it.
I focused my study on two of the sites in particular because they are ones I haven't used frequently. One was the Teen site. It is a virtual treasure trove for the kids this age. It has lots of stuff for their recreational and social interests as well as sites to help them with their school studies.
I was impressed by the Carnegie Library site. There are tons of read resources nicely organized by genres and opportunities to read or write reviews of their choices. There are quite a few choices for research sites that would be helpful to supplement their school work.
The YALSA book and media awards is a nice resource to find a good choice of books as well as media which have been predetermined to be quality. The lists have an infinity of possibilities.
The other site I focused on was the Literacy site with the Learnatest. We have many people who request study guides for GED tests. Since these print resources are so popular they are often checked out and it's nice to have an alternative available. This is a great resource for people who are job hunting too. We have many people looking for employment now and Workplace Skills can be really helpful. The citizenship test is a great thing to have on the website because we have limited print resources for that. A nice thing about having the online resource is that lots of people can access that at the same time, whereas with a book it's pretty much one at a time. Mango is great because we have limited resources for the much sought after Rosetta Stone and Mango is a free use alternative that has no access limitations.
"All mimsy were the borogoves,"...
Task 3 was a quiz based on the Library's website. It provided a good opportunity to learn more about what is available on our website. I missed 1 out of the 15 questions. I would cut and paste the quiz into my blog, but I couldn't figure out how to do it.
I focused my study on two of the sites in particular because they are ones I haven't used frequently. One was the Teen site. It is a virtual treasure trove for the kids this age. It has lots of stuff for their recreational and social interests as well as sites to help them with their school studies.
I was impressed by the Carnegie Library site. There are tons of read resources nicely organized by genres and opportunities to read or write reviews of their choices. There are quite a few choices for research sites that would be helpful to supplement their school work.
The YALSA book and media awards is a nice resource to find a good choice of books as well as media which have been predetermined to be quality. The lists have an infinity of possibilities.
The other site I focused on was the Literacy site with the Learnatest. We have many people who request study guides for GED tests. Since these print resources are so popular they are often checked out and it's nice to have an alternative available. This is a great resource for people who are job hunting too. We have many people looking for employment now and Workplace Skills can be really helpful. The citizenship test is a great thing to have on the website because we have limited print resources for that. A nice thing about having the online resource is that lots of people can access that at the same time, whereas with a book it's pretty much one at a time. Mango is great because we have limited resources for the much sought after Rosetta Stone and Mango is a free use alternative that has no access limitations.
"All mimsy were the borogoves,"...
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Task 2 Fun Time - Pandora
Task 2 Fun Time - Pandora
Today I signed up with Pandora. Very fun!
My stations are:
Jimmy Buffet Radio
Riders in the Sky
Patty Loveless Radio
Delta Blues
Texas Blues
Allman Brothers
Old Time Country
Traditional Country
Folk/Country Rock
Country Christmas
Classical Christmas
Folk Holidays
I listened to some new bands, but none I really liked. I'm excited to do some more of this when I have some time. I showed it to my husband and he's excited too.
"Did gyre and gimble in the wabe"...
Today I signed up with Pandora. Very fun!
My stations are:
Jimmy Buffet Radio
Riders in the Sky
Patty Loveless Radio
Delta Blues
Texas Blues
Allman Brothers
Old Time Country
Traditional Country
Folk/Country Rock
Country Christmas
Classical Christmas
Folk Holidays
I listened to some new bands, but none I really liked. I'm excited to do some more of this when I have some time. I showed it to my husband and he's excited too.
"Did gyre and gimble in the wabe"...
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Task 1 Create a Blog
Task 1 Create a Blog
Hello,
My name is Super Researcher.
I was born in Denver, CO.
I am older than dirt.
I am a super researcher, hence my name.
I love working in my library, helping patrons find the library materials and information they want: as well as all the backround work necessary to serve them efficiently. It makes me feel really good when a patron thanks me a lot when I've helped them.
"Twas brillig, and the slithy toves..."
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