#16 So what's in a wiki?

Wikis seem really useful things. In the library setting and in particular, the Local and Family History area, I like the idea of creating subject guides to FAQs that can be readily updated by staff and users. Wetpaint Wiki seems like an easy one to begin with, here's my link to the Wiki I created, although I haven't added any content yet. http://gillygenerations.wetpaint.com/Gilly

#15 On Lib 2.0 and Web 2.0

In reading the 5 perspectives from the OCLC Next Space Newsletter I was particularly intrigued by the idea of the three "icebergs" - are these obstacles to crash into and sink us, or are these obstacles - "just in case", "user education" and "come to us" - simply "melting" into insignificance in this time of global warming as we respond to technology and our users needs? We in the Library world have always responded well to technology changes, and we offer a variety of services that suit our diverse "communities". Many of these Web 2.0 resources will enhance our service and attract new users. Generational differences may limit or enhance the take up of digital resources. How we "market" resources, making them significant to the individual, will determine success. Gilly

#14 Getting not so technical with Technorati

I'm a bit confused as to the potential of this resource. I think I have Learning 2.0 overload! Gilly

#13 Tagging & Del.icio.us

There's potential in the Local & Family History area to share in this way the favourites found by staff and the broader community. Gilly

#12 Rollyo

Rollyo is easy to use. I've created one for some of my frequently accessed Local and Family History sites. I wonder if we can use this technology to be able to search simultaneously across our online databases?

#11 All about LibraryThing

I enjoyed this activity and found LibrayThing very easy to use - I'd like to recommend it to Luke who loves his "library" of books.

#10 Image generators

A fun exercise. Try generating a Bob Dylan message about your generation! http://www.dylanmessaging.com/create

#7 Technology

I had fun with Trading card Maker - Gilly

#6 Mashups

I've had a go at inserting a photo I've loaded on Flickr into a map to show where it was taken. I thought this would be a clever addition to my BLOG on a family history theme.... It all worked beautifully until I tried to get the "map" in my Flickr account to display in this BLOG post. But it doesn't work so I've given up trying to be clever! If you can help me out, please post some instructions. Thanks Gilly Here's the link I'm trying to use. See the link to map underneath the photo from the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gillygenerations/

Flickr

#5 Well, exploring Flickr was fun. I tried to create a "badge" using my Flickr photo but it didn't work! Not too sure yet about public and "friends and family" contacts so will need to explore this more. Gilly

We've arrived!

Finally we've arrived after our long and arduous sea journey. We've survived storms, cramped living spaces and a vile tempered Captain. Thank God for solid ground! Gilly