week 7 post 17

I really like iTunes and my iPod. I have had my iPod nano for about a month. I enjoy being able to carry all my music with me wherever I go. It is so much simpler to carry than a portable CD player, CDs and spare batteries. I have also recently discovered a feature on iTunes where I can set the sound levels on different songs myself. I really enjoy my iPod.

week 7 post 16

I have added my blog to the 'favorite blog' part of the wiki. I personally do not like using wikis as a reliable source of information. I do like to use wikis as a starting point for finding information on something. The only way I can see wikis being useful in a library setting is as a voluntary means of communication between patrons.

week 6 post 15

I think "To more powerful ways to cooperate" said some nice things about the expansion of communication the technological era. I like the idea that more people will be able to access more information without restriction. I also see a valid point in "To a temporary place in time" where the Library of the future will need to help patrons navigate through the mess of the internet. I still have trouble finding my way to valid, pertinent internet sources when researching various topics.

week 6 post 14

The search results in the various aspects of Technorati are different. While exploring I did not see anything surprising or particularly interesting when I looked around the website. I generally don't poke around websites and search engines in my spare time.

week 6 post 13

I have explored the del.icio.us site and looked around at things. I can see where this could be used to assist in research, where you would not have to remember every site and you could access your favorites from anywhere. Also, you can see what other people interested in similar things are viewing. I do not think I will use this application because I do not need to be so connected all the time.

week 5 post 12

I do not need the elf application for myself. The hcpl notices I get via email are enough for me. I can see where LibraryElf would be beneficial to large families who have 8 cards among them. It would help them keep track of all the books the whole family has out.

LibraryThing Widget

I found this step to be very easy. It is interesting to be able to see the covers of some of my books.