Thing 3: Set Up an RSS Account & Add Feeds

I set up an account with Google reader and added some feeds. The process didn’t take to much time and was fairly painless. Being that this is all new to me it was quite the relief to see that I had done it right and it worked. I didn’t add the feeds to my Blog but did make them my Google home page. I’m having fun with Thing 3 I find RSS is a convenient way to gets lots of information without having to perform several searches. Imagine daily updates in areas that I find of interest. Hmmmmm could become addicting.

Thing 2: What is Library 2.0

Over the past several years I have noticed business’s, services etc. moving towards the internet and its ability to make their services more accessible. It was only a mater of time before our patrons would expect us to follow suit. We need to acknowledge the fact that our patrons find it easier to Google than find a parking place. Can we blame them? Who wouldn’t like to do more from the comfort of home? Is this technology over my head? You bet it is. Though 23 Things on a stick I hope to become a part of this wonderful technology as opposed to waiting for it to happen around me.

Our patrons want to have access to everything via the internet we have seen pictures of future libraries moving in this direction. We as libraries have an obligation to provide them with digital collections. I see a few changes toward a digital library but am learning that it is only the tip of the iceberg.

Time will definantely be an issue. At this time I will not be able to commit to daily postings. Hopefully as I become more familiar with Web 2 tools I will be able to narrow my time down

My Mistake

I learned quickly that if/when you make a mistake it isn't always easy to fix and it is splayed out for all to see. As if we all need more excuses to look clueless. A blog savvy co-worked clued me into unwritten blog etiquette. They said you don't have to admit mistakes only write the good I think that will be my new motto.

Thing 1: My Thoughts

Blog! What do I know about them? I've heard the word yet never ventured out of my comfort zone to investigate them, using the excuse that they are for kids. 23 Things on a stick has challenged me to pull out of my rut and attempt to not only read a Blog but create one. So far the experience has been easy and harmless.