I believe that it is beneficial for libraries to be involved with social networking sites. In this constantly changing world libraries have to 'up their game' to create awareness and promote themselves to the public.
Promoting libraries via social networking works particularly well for the younger generation and the computer savvy, I believe. For those who are constantly online and participating and interacting via social media it is a great way to get involved with the library and even connect with more people through these applications.
It is just one more outlet for libraries to communicate with the world.
-Toni
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Blog Activity 4 – Arrangement
I have changed my blog around a bit. I moved the Tags up to the right hand column (previously they were located at the bottom of my blog page) and I changed to a 'cloud' view.
I think my work here is done.
-Toni
I think my work here is done.
-Toni
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Blog activity 3 – Blog Colours.
I have changed the header of my blog. It was a blue and I made it purple by fiddling with the colour selector wheel until I located an appropriate hue. I also changed the font to an orange for a pleasant contrast.
-Toni
-Toni
Investigative Exercise 4 - Youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8XW6SJZDQU
The youtube video I reviewed was by Dryden Public Library and the story in question was If you'll be my valentine by Cynthia Rylant.
The video is obviously made for video viewing as the camera focuses closely on the book and I could not see if any children were about. All in all an alright presentation, sound was clear, book was in focus. It did cut off a bit too soon at the end but the story was completed so it wasn't that big of a deal.
I can see how putting story time on a library website or linking to their youtube account could prove beneficial to those who can't make it to the story time.
-Toni
P.S. That kid in the story had way too many valentines, what a Casanova.
The youtube video I reviewed was by Dryden Public Library and the story in question was If you'll be my valentine by Cynthia Rylant.
The video is obviously made for video viewing as the camera focuses closely on the book and I could not see if any children were about. All in all an alright presentation, sound was clear, book was in focus. It did cut off a bit too soon at the end but the story was completed so it wasn't that big of a deal.
I can see how putting story time on a library website or linking to their youtube account could prove beneficial to those who can't make it to the story time.
-Toni
P.S. That kid in the story had way too many valentines, what a Casanova.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Investigative Exercise 3 - Photo sharing and Flickr
Because what every library needs is a mariachi band! Olé!I found this image on Flickr from Lansing Public Library's Flickr Stream via a Flickr group dedicated to library images.
I like this photo particularly because it shows people in the community participating in a library event, even if the 'participation' is just to sit and listen to some brightly costumed musicians perform in the library foyer.
The information on the photo itself (as well as the other photos in the stream) show that the library contributors have taken the time to label (i.e. Tag) every picture for easier access and manouvering through out Flickr.
A lot of the photo's and 'albums' on Lansing's stream are mainly of events and I think that suits fine as it would be incentive for library users to participate more and see how fun a library can be. Also good for those who are already in the pictures to share with family, friends etc.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lansinglibrary/
is the stream for Lansing Public Library and I highly reccomend you check it out. Go. Now.
-Toni
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lansinglibrary/
is the stream for Lansing Public Library and I highly reccomend you check it out. Go. Now.
-Toni
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