libraryworld @ boca raton

the final

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:57:00 +0000

greetings

today, I finished the final 23^rd thing. library 2.0 was a great adventure and I learned a lot. some of these tools, I will use. some I will look at later. and some, I might wait awhile.

the one thing I do like about this project is the possibilities for library patrons and librarians.

i believe to make Library 2.0 worthwhile, a few steps should be considered.

learn about selective tools and prepare a teaching component or exercise.

teach library staff and patrons on how to use selective tools.

plan and implement a program based on selective tools and library usage.

show the community the benefits.

watch it grow.

it can be done. it may be hard work, but it can be benefitical to all and start something new in libraries and librarianship. =)

what was your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?

i really like to blog, but blogging can take a lot of time. RSS and Delicious is something I will use personally. the best tool to me is Wikis. Wikis can be used to put together readers advisory or a history of a community. patrons can be involved and Librarians can be administrators. something to look at in the future.

how has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?

i can actually work on an effective toolbox to expand on my learning using technology.

were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?

some things were very easy and some things were very hard. i wonder if this companies that own these applications know that libraries are trying out this products. if some of the applications were more user friendly, then more people. would use them like me.

what could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?

make it a bit longer for staff that are very busy. and, make it easier for staff to find those who have the same interests about this program.

if we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you again chose to participate?

yes!

audiobooks and the digital collection

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:35:00 +0000

greetings

with the new overdrive digital media collection, patrons can gain access to selective books. have up to 5 in your collection at one time, a patron can store the books in their computer or burn it to a cd. i really didn't like overdrive, because of the restrictions. now that i tried it, i like it a bit more. i wish the collection was broader for sure, but i did find some good books i plan to down load in the future.

i would like to have a class on overdrive in the future. i believe the more we are a teaching library, the more patrons would utilize our resources.

podcasts

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:10:00 +0000

greetings

podcasts is other useful tool that allows people to listen to various information, shows and discussions that often people would miss due to peoples' busy daily life. the neat part of podcasts is the way i can send them to my bloglines. the down side is that it can be difficult to find on selective pages to find the podcasts and download. i used espn, which was very easy. once again, for some who says designing a webpage is not important, boo. it is very important to making the access of information priority. podcasts like video can be a great benefit to the library system. children can listen to various storytimes.

video and youtube

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:52:00 +0000

greetings

it is time to review video and youtube. i just started to look at youtube this year. it is because most music videos are not shown completely. i really like to just see what is going on via video from all over the world. it is a bit complicated to upload and download, but practice will help. i watched video from the opening of hagen ranch road. i wanted to go, but i needed family time =). anyway, it will be a great tool to use. pbcls would have to get permission from people, but we could show some of the programs that we have at the library.

rcag

zoho and zoho writer

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:22:00 +0000

greetings library world! today, i am working with zoho and zoho writer. it is an interesting tool for patrons who don't have access to word, excel or other applications at home. they can utilize this tool from any computer, any where.

the options to develop different files and transfer files to different computers makes zoho worthwhile.

an interesting tool.

web 2.0 awards list: pandora

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:48:00 +0000

greetings again

in the review process of web 2.0 awards list, i really didn't find anything that caught my eye except for pandora. pandora is a music jukebox with links to music lists and listening stations. i like pandora, because it is easy to use. you can buy music, then share it. also organize it to your desire.

one thing i thought about with library 2.0 is a mobile computer lab with library 2.0 tools.
it can be used as a teaching tool for patrons and staff, learning various 2.0 options at libraries and in the community.

PBCLSwiki

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:42:00 +0000

i just finished PBCLSwiki. i have mixed emotions about this type of wiki. i went ahead and established my own wiki from pbwiki and it is hard to navigate. you definitely need to have a plan, in order to make a wiki worth utilizing. i still believe that a wiki at its basic use can be a great tool for library system, but keep it simple.

pbcls wiki is okay. i hope pbcls will expand on wiki. i think some patrons would really like it and feel involved in their library.

wiki wiki wiki wiki

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:11:00 +0000

wikis is one of the new tools on library 2.0 that i like. i would like to see it if could be used for book reviews, facilitated by library staff and used by library users.

other way of using wiki is developing an online local history link. palm beach county and south florida is constantly changing and a wiki would be good site to find out more about the area and have people add crucial information about local history that would be hard to find.

i liked the way ALA has set up their wikis. they are clean, organized and straight to the point.

some of the other wikis are too confusing and complex. i view wikis just like a world book encyclopedia. straignt to the point and general information.

wiki wiki wiki wiki

web 2.0, library 2.0 and the future of libraries

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:35:00 +0000

Web 2.0 Review

Where will the next generation Web take libraries?

Fundamentals of librarianship from the past (before the Internet) have changed. Web 2.0 / Library 2.0 are now and here. It is time to take advantage of various technologies to enhance the library experience for both patrons and library staff. This will require a lot of work. But, if librarians want to remain relevant in the eyes of library patrons and people in general, we must become teachers in the world of navigating through information from both electronic and print sources.

Away from the “icebergs”

We can expand our information center (library) by creating access to information (computer labs) and purchasing more general materials for patron use. Thanks to Mcnaughton, we have the capacity to lease popular materials and determine later, if we need to purchase materials based on popularity and/or relevancy.
Teaching both Library 2.0 and basic computer skills is a must for any library. Patrons would have the opportunity to be taught and it is time that we provide.
Every library needs a theme to bring about uniqueness to the setting. Of course, especially in slow economic times, libraries become more of a destination. Finding a theme that brings people to the library will show relevancy of place to those that question the need for libraries in the future.
Possible Themes include: Local History, Ethnic and Cultural Diversity, Seniors and Careers and Job Placement. Libraries and librarians can utilize Web 2.0 resources to develop programs to benefit library patrons. I will talk about this subject later.

Into a new world of librarianship

After reviewing the article about the new world of librarianship, I drew one conclusion to Web 2.0 / Library 2.0, “please don’t forget the basics”. Sometimes people are drawn into a candy store, because of the many treats there are available. Library 2.0 is like a new set of candy treats and there is so much, there is no stopping trying them all. However, without trying one at a time and enjoying the favor, then no one knows if anything is really good. Or, if everything is so good, when do we pick just one.
Once again, the fundamentals of libraries have changed, but one basic principle remains, finding a good book or finding information that support our needs. Find the Library 2.0 resources that fit your patrons’ needs and don’t forget that the basic library skills using technology and the internet will always needed to be taught. Most library patrons are limited in their knowledge of finding information. And, to add various resources for information usage via the Internet would be extremely complicated. Teaching basics skills to patrons is absolutely needed, in order to expand into the participation of Library 2.0 between librarians and patrons.

Build new services with Web 2.0 technologies

OCLC has come a long way. Actually, my library staff showed me the new web based World Cat and I must say, “it’s beautiful”. To here that OCLC is joining working with Web 2.0 technologies is great. OCLC is a fundamental aspect of librarianship and their willingness to incorporate the library patron in organizing information is incredible. I remember talking to other librarians 10 years ago about the issues of organizing information. The amount of work it takes to properly organize information. I truly believe that we are in the next generation of information organization and information technology and I am glad that aspects of librarianship are connecting to the future. =)

Expose, expand, extend metadata using Web 2.0

Metadata is data about data. Confused? I wasn’t when I was in graduate school. Metadata was one of my favorite subjects in school. And now to hear the possibilities of metadata actually being utilized by libraries is the ultimate of library research in the future. Librarians and library patrons don’t even know how far we are going to go with metadata. Why is metadata so important? The vast amount of information needs to be organized for maximum results, easily obtainable for researchers and general library use. With Web 2.0, libraries around the world can interact and organize information and now with possible patron involvement, the time consuming effort of organizing information is greatly reduce. This is revolutionary!
Librarian escaping the “gatekeeper” syndrome and becoming “gate keeping facilitators” puts a smile on my face!

The future is now.

As I finish reading the last part of these articles, I am still asking the same question. How are we going to handle Web 3.0 / Library 3.0 and not understand or organize with standards any 2.0 applications? That is the challenge. Build foundations that support user needs with detail and uncomplicated instruction. Build a solid building and it can stand for 1,000+ years or watch it crumble with one brisk wind. It is now up to us librarians, library staff and others to advance the education of finding information or we will never advance as a society.

technorati: average

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:27:00 +0000

the great technorati

i was not as thrilled about technorati as other library 2.0 programs. technorati is a good tool for the more advanced 2.0 users. alot to cover and alot to organized.

it is something that i see needs to be more streamlined.

the better organized, the average technorati can become the great technorati!

del.icio.us

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:32:00 +0000

del.icio.us

well it makes me hungry, hungry for information. get it!

that is very corny, but i do like delicious alot. the way delicious organize websites is much more flexible that in the past.

as far as research for patrons, it would take time for them to understand what is going. i really hope in the near future, that pbcls can create some classes using these tools.

better yet, have these tools taught to kids and then they can teach others how to use these tools.

i think it would be great idea to bring about three options to our library system.

1. community involvement:
2. intellectual networking:
3. library 2.0 marketplace

delicious is clearly a tool of the future. more for networking purposes, than research with access anywhere in the world.

webfeat: born and raised in east chicago, indiana

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:39:00 +0000

greetings

i had a chance to use webfeat. i love this web 2.0 tool. this is a great way to search for information and can be used for researchers.

often times i tell patrons that there is so much information. sometimes, it seems that they just need information now. research is about time. take the time to read, evaluate and draw conclusions to solving problems and developing new theory. as a graduate student, i used my knowledge of african and african american studies and applied to the study of library science. it helped me alot and i enjoyed graduate school.

anyway, i looked up information about my hometown. east chicago, indiana is a working class suburb of chicago, illinois. it is known for the steel mills. with the end of the industrial age in america, e.c. has lost at lest a 1/3 of the population. most people there are now are from chicago (escaping the high housing prices of chicago). i still have friends and family there. hopefully i will go back in 2009.

the articles i found were mostly about the steel mills, the changing in political power (the former mayor was there for 32 years and the boys basketball team winning the state championship in 2007.

webfeat could be utilized as a teaching course for patrons who want to learn how to do research.

rcag =)

librarything

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:40:00 +0000

just when i was thinking about creating a personal catalog, now i find out about librarything. it is a good resource to put together your own personal library (elibrary). for the most part, i like it and it could be a good tool for patrons who want to organize the books they have read or going to read. i thought it was okay, but a bit overwhelming with so many ways to keep your library together and informed. it reminds me of craiglist, which is a mess. too much mess leads to more mess. organize the mess and lets get to the point.

i may try my own way of organizing my books in the future. =)

interesting to say the lest!

http://www.librarything.com/home/ronaldcaglass

image generators 3

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:23:00 +0000

black and white images try:
http://www.magnigraph.com/

and

"special" book images
http://www.signgenerator.org/books/dummies/

image generators 2

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:45:00 +0000

jasmine danielle guzman-glass

the coolest girl in the world and

future librarian.

and of course my daughter

other image generator that i like alot.

alot of fun and of course a "10"

image generators

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 23:51:00 +0000

generators are cool

i see some as 0 in quality, others as a 10

this one is kind cool and i created it myself.

overall, i see generators as cool to make library websites and advertising images as even cooler.

and we can get the kids involved.

libraries are as cool as we make them. so let us be cool

rss and newsreaders

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:26:00 +0000

rss and newsreaders are great tools in technology to gather information. i may start using rss for my own personal usage.

rss can be a good source for tech savvy library patrons who want to know what is going on at the library in a faster and easier way to retrieve information.

rss is good for me, especially because i like to read newspapers and blogs all of the time. it saves alot of time for me to recieve information.

the library system should start a rss feed. i think it will go really well and it is a great start for pbcls to dive into the library 2.0 world

flickr, technology and me

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:11:00 +0000

greetings,

i am getting more at ease with flickr.
i think libraries can post pictures of events at the library, connected to selective blogs and talk about what libraries can do for patrons' needs.

technology is such a broad word to use, especially when it comes to organizing, processing and retrieving information.
the organization part is something all library and information services should strive for. the lack of organization is become a serious problem, especially for researchers. it is very frustrating to not be able to navigate through information. organizing is a key to effective library use.
processing information is where hardware technology comes into play. it is surprising that any companies invest in hardware for listening to books. much like a mp3 players, a library user would love to have a small device to download books and carry it with them wherever they go. i don't fear the end of the book, so let's expand the possibilities for new technology and information for fun or business.
retrieving information is much like the organization of information. gathering selective information is crucial for researchers and other information seekers. time is so important today and it is important for libraries recognize that efficient and effective information gathering will bring more people into the library and take advantage of all of our resources.

=)

flickr: so much fun =(

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:54:00 +0000

greetings

i finally finished flickr. it started off sour and now it is kinda sweet. not user friendly, but practice makes perfect.

"my daughter's favorite thing is her kit kat"

anyway, now i know how to flickr.

talk to you later about ways to use flickr in a library setting.

chao!

southwest county regional library - boca raton, florida

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:34:00 +0000

southwest county regional library - boca raton, florida
Originally uploaded by rcaglass

from flicker to blog.

this is my second home!

rca

blogs for library systems

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:39:00 +0000

hello again

i was thinking ways that blogs can benefit library workers and library users. just looking at library blogs, i like seattle pl the best. however, think we can utilize blogs at pbcls a bit differently.

subject reviews
library staff would blog about various subjects and the materials available in particular subjects like:
history, graphic novels, movies, historical fiction, etc...

programs
talk about different programs at the library and suggest new programs.

youth services
interact with youth about libraries programs and books.

branch blogs
each branch create a blog about news and events at the branch.

patrons blog
patrons of the library can share their view of the library and what they look for in their library usage.

of course, blogging take commitment and time. i really would like to see the library try a blog and see how it works out. the future is now!

7 ½ Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learning

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:28:00 +0000

the tutorial: habits of highly successful lifelong learning is a great program to learn from. i think that it can be a guideline for librarians, librarianship and library systems.

one way i look at librarianship as a continued learning opportunity, learn from challenges, expand your mind and help expand other peoples' mind and teach.

one idea i like is the "learning toolbox". the learning toolbox can also be called teaching toolbox. what a librarian or library staff learn can be shared among others, including patrons and staff. i like to call it, knowledge networking.

knowledge networking can become a program of sharing information based on subjects through technology or personal interaction.

the hardest part of creating a learning toolbox and knowledge networking is creating a template/structure to make it valuable for the users.

i have decided to develop this project and see where it takes me.

the fun thing about teaching in a library system is that there is endless possibilities, especially with technologies of library 2.0.

=)

libraryworld @ boca raton

noreply@blogger.com (ronald c a glass) — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:17:00 +0000

greetings

this is libraryworld @ boca raton. i think of libraryworld as a resort of information and knowledge. i have on saying about librarianship: "i learn something everyday and teach someone something every single day.

i hope to share my ideas of librarianship and use library 2.0 to make libraries a much cooler place in hot and sunny south florida!