Thing #8

After a little trial and error I figured this one out. I created a picture mosaic, of one of my favorite television shows characters, on the Mosaic Maker. It was fairly easy to make and upload on to my blog. I could see the library using this to publicize. It might be fun to do a mosiac of each librarians favorite book covers or something along those lines.

Thing #7

I've used most of the stuff on Thing #7, so I really didn't learn anything I would find too useful. I've done Minitex before, so thought I'd try OPAL, which doesn't have a session right now. Will have to get back to that later. Although, I will say that, as a format, I don't really like webinars. They seem convenient, but I feel highly unmotivated to sit down to a computer and watch a training session for some reason. I think we could probably use some other Web 2.0 Communication Tools if we wanted too, however, I don't know how much something like text messaging or Instant Messaging would get used as a Reference Tool. It doesn't even seem like we get that much email reference. I really like having IM as an option for communicating with staff at other branches. Seems more convenient, at times, than composing an email. I use it quite frequently.

Thing #6

Well, that was the quickest thing I've done yet. Being that I lack the creativity, I probably wouldn't use this at work...but you never know.... Volunteer Trading Cards perhaps????

Kaylie J.

Kaylie J.
Originally uploaded by CarrieWatts

Thing #5

Call me a dork, but that was the most entertaining thing I've done for 23 Things yet. It was also surprisingly easy for this inept Web 2.0er. I only lost the poster once. I can see using this personally for fun, but it could/would be fun to use it to make funny and interesting posters for the library. Over and out and on to #6.

Sophia's first Hollywood Poster

Sophia's first Hollywood Poster
Originally uploaded by CarrieWatts

Miley Cirus has a hot shot dad to get her to the Big Time; Sophia Watts has star quality and the attitude to boot....and that's all she needs.