Task 8 Share, Remix, Reuse, -- Legally

Task 8


On the flicker from Yahoo site I searched for a pink flower (pool) which had the + sign to indicate it was free use. The + offerings were good because it narrowed down the search, therefore eliminating the trial and error process of selection from a regular search engine if the images are to be used in a share or commercial use. This would seem to me to be the point of it's offerings.

I printed a copy of a flower I chose from the offerings as an enlargement. I can see a number of uses that a patron may want to use it for. For example a student might want to turn in a paper about the flower that would be greatly enhanced with a photo. A patron might be a gardener and take the photograph with her to see if she would be able to buy that plant there. A patron might be a musician who is producing a CD and want to use the picture in a cover for it.

This is a good site to use without having the worry of whether or not to seek permission under copyright law.

It's nice to see something like the Nine Inch Nails The Slip would be available on the Creative Commons. It seems like it turned out to be profitable for the producers even though it was free use.




"He took his vorpal sword in hand:
Long time the manxome foe he sought"...

Task 7 A Sampler of Reading Resources.

Task 7

www.goodreads.com provides catagories of popular lists that show covers and provides a place to rate the books, an opportunity to win books, and discussions on recently review books. I can see that this could be used for suggestions of reader's advisory staff help, or perhaps the patron would be interested in signing on to the site themselves.

Boulder Public Library site has tabs to find books which is useful. It shows popular lists broken down by some catagories such as Best Books of the 20th Century, Book was Better than the Movie, and Favorite Books from Childhood as well as genres, series,and nonfiction. Clicking on these catagories will bring up more catagories and they all show the book covers. I can see where many patrons would find this easier and more attractive to use than Novelist and would definately recommend it. I could do without the popup ads however.



"Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun the frumios Bandersnatch!"...

Task 6 ORE Tutorials

Task 6 ORE Tutorials


MCPLD's Mission Statement is: Mesa County Libraries are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all people in Mesa County by providing outstanding and personalized library service, resources, and programming for everyday living.

The services our library provides are listed on our web page. They are:

Library Services Directory Literacy Center Language learning, literacy tutoring, and citizenship classes. Ask a Librarian Ask a librarian a question by email, phone, or instant messaging. Books by Mail Call Homebound Services for more information about the program. 970-683-2420 Community Directory Locate city, county, and government information. Computer Classes Free computer classes at the library. Computer Tutorials Computer tutorials, resources, and handouts. Downloadable Audiobooks Download audiobooks, music, and videos to your home computer or MP3 player. Events and Programs Learn about library events and programs at all our library branches. For Readers Book Clubs, reading resources, booklists. Foundation Center Resources for non-profits and grant-seekers. Homebound Services Library service delivery to homebound and disabled persons. Interlibrary Loan Request to borrow materials from other libraries Low Vision Center Magnifiers, better lighting, and an electronic magnifier for the visually impaired at the Central Library. Meeting Rooms Meeting room space available at Clifton, Palisade, and Orchard Mesa branch libraries. Public Computer Access Public computer access available at all library branches. Computers include Internet access and Microsoft Office software. Regional History Room Local history collection including directories, cemetery index, and obituary information. Research Tools Find resources for homework help, personal, and professional research Search the Catalog Search the library catalog and request materials Suggest a Purchase Suggest the library purchase a book, audiobook, or DVD Wireless Internet Free wireless Internet access at the Central library and Fruita, Palisade, Clifton, and Orchard Mesa branch libraries.

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The statement that the OLC made about perception is reality is true. For us to know what our patrons perception about our library, we need to communicate with them. We need to listen when they complain to us, compliment us, tell us what they need and think that we should have, and tell us what they like and dislike about our library. The staff who work directly with the patrons have valuable knowledge about information from them, and this information should be consulted when the Library makes decisions about how to serve them.

I like the concept of the "whole" library being important. We should consider all aspects of the Library, from parking lot to library materials, to cleanliness, to services, to security, to programming. Truly, the whole thing is important. Different people will see different things that are important to them as an individual. Changing needs of the users must be carefully monitored at all times. In our time we are experiencing rapid change and need to keep up with the needs of our users. The OLC gives us some good suggestions for keeping up with the pace.

Again, the Houston site reminds us that it takes many staff members doing different jobs to make the customer's experience complete and the better we work with each other and understand each other's roles, the better the library experience will be for the customers.




"The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!"...