Thing #3

I learned about RSS feeds quite a long time ago, but learned a lot more about them while working through Thing 3.  I had purchased NetNewsWire and had a lot of good subscriptions, but enjoyed being introduced to BlogLines and Google Reader.  I will use the two new "feed" tools to keep up on library, school library, and tech things that are not covered in my other RSS reader.

I also got my avatar up and running.  I had a Second Life avatar, but haven't been to my second life in so long that I couldn't remember my login!  Yikes!  Guess I will just stick to one life now.  It keeps me plenty busy anyway.

I still feel like I'm somewhat behind, but keep reminding myself that it's better to be thorough than to rush through......our library users know some of this stuff very thoroughly, so I want to be able to relate.

Thing#2

I was so impressed with the whole concept of moving to a more interactive, take-your-library-wherever-you-go kind of library.  I think the authors each had interesting perspectives and ideas on how our libraries will look in the not-too-distant future.

I also posted once already, but want to say again, how interesting I find it that so many of them use the term "user" instead of "patron".  I think it's indicative of how we are all trying to blend into the community and how we are trying to use less professional jargon to help that process.  It fits right in with the whole Library 2.0 concept, right?

I especially enjoyed the Michael Stephens article on the "new world of librarianship" at the OCLC site (http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/3.htm).  It's not only the library itself that will change dramatically;  we must keep step and be on the lookout for the best, most economical, most efficient solutions to solving information problems for our users.  I get a chill of excitement when I think about it and try to imagine how "my" libraries will evolve (or is that just a panic attack coming on?)

Well, guess I'll try to move on the Thing 3 today yet.  I feel like I'm a little bit behind in my journey to 23. 

New blog - what direction to take.....hmmmm.

This is my second blog, but have to admit I hardly remember the first 0ne.  I think the key is having something substantive to say and that is not happening today for me and my blog readers.  Tomorrow is a new day and perhaps it will be THE blog poster day for me.

The big thing is to learn and do and perhaps help some other people through my experience.  It's a librarian thing, for sure.