Thing 21: Podcasts

Podcasts are like radio programs: they can be music or talk or cominbation. The directory I looked at was podcast directory. It offers quite a range of topics. I found a few under BOOKS which offered podcasts of actual books..interesting.

Thing 20: You Tube

I've been to this site before and it's true--there are LOTS of videos not worth watching. However, evey now and again you find some that cause you to chuckle or smile. Take a look at the most recently watched videos and decide for yourself.

Thing 19: From Web 2.0 Award List- Im Cooked

Sooo many sites to choose from. I had been to quite a few sites but one that caught my eye was Im Cooked. Here, wannabe chefs video themselves cooking up their recipes. This is great for wannabe chefs to show other foodlovers what their cooking. Only downside, you have to join to get the recipe! I hate joining everysite! Too many passwords and usernames.
For those who like to shop one of a kind type things, try Etsy for handmade items to purchase or sell.

Thing 18: Online Word Processing

Zohowriter is fantastic! Didn't realize they also offer templates. Had to use the Leave Request template...summer is almost here!!

Leave Request Form

Leave Information

Employee Name:____Teenfiction2day___________________________________________________________________________________________

Employee Number:_____ABC123______________________________________Team:________Teen_____________________________________

Manager:____YA_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Type of Leave Requested (Please tick on the appropriate option)

Sick Vacation

Bereavement Maternity/Paternity

Compensatory Off Privilege Leave

Leave Without Pay X   Other

Duration of Leave

From Date:________5/21/10_________________________________ To Date:_____________5/22/10_____________________

Reason for Leave : (Optional)
I found that zoho writer also has templates--and a variety too!  Excellent!  Had to put in my leave request ;-)

I'm hoping to post this to my blog...wish me luck!


Note: You must submit request for leaves, other than sick leave, atleast two days earlier.


Employee Signature  Teenfiction2day

Date  5/21/10

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Thing 17: Learning 2.0 Sandbox Wiki

Well this was a total disappointment. I tried unsuccessfully 3 times this week on different days to sign up on Sandbox. I've come across other blogs who were unsuccessful with this site-I'm glad I wasn't alone!

Thing 16: Wikis

I've used wikis in the past and know how they're used. The concept is great IF you have a good established community. Meaning: a core group of people who will contribute on a regular basis. Otherwise, it will quickly fade. Having said that, I think that with a dedicated community, it would be great use for libraries and librarians. I think the book reviews and suggested readings for one, would be a great help to librarians as well as our customers. Actually, any type of pathfinder would be helpful--as long as it's kept current!

Thing 15: Future of Libraries & Librarians

I read a few articles on the future of libraries and librarians. In a nutshell, librarians need to change/adapt to new technologies so that these new tools of the trade will help with the original intent of this profession: getting information to a customer. As for the building itself, libraries may want to include a business model approach. Or at least "brand" or market itself to show not only the improtance of libraries but also how to use them (the various databases and such). Bottom line: change is here, change will continue. We need to adapt to survive. Unfortunately, traditional libraries are becoming a thing of the past. Digital librarians and libraries are becoming a thing of the future.