Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Week 8-Online Tools
Had a fun time looking at Zoho writer
A good resource for people who are not at ease with Word documents etc
It took me a while to get the hang of it but it was worthwhile
What to look at the Web 2.0 awards-a plethora
liked a few such as www.last.fm
realtravel.com and generally wasted a lot of time just browsing
A good resource for people who are not at ease with Word documents etc
It took me a while to get the hang of it but it was worthwhile
What to look at the Web 2.0 awards-a plethora
liked a few such as www.last.fm
realtravel.com and generally wasted a lot of time just browsing
Week 7-Wikis
Had plenty of fun searhing for wikis
Found http://www.wikifido.com/page/Irish+Wolfhound?t=anon
You guessed it all about Irish Wolfhounds
Had a look at http://plcmclearning.pbwiki.com/
and added my favourite travel destinations
Found http://www.wikifido.com/page/Irish+Wolfhound?t=anon
You guessed it all about Irish Wolfhounds
Had a look at http://plcmclearning.pbwiki.com/
and added my favourite travel destinations
Youtube
Had a great time finding old television series in black and white.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYKMnTADbxY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYm_K74p_c
Trawling through Youtube is an eye opener, in more ways than one
The variety of stuff available is amazing
Regarding Library usage there are times it would be appropriate and I think fun to use
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYKMnTADbxY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jYm_K74p_c
Trawling through Youtube is an eye opener, in more ways than one
The variety of stuff available is amazing
Regarding Library usage there are times it would be appropriate and I think fun to use
Monday, December 3, 2007
Audio Books
Loved some of the readings
Went back to my childhood and heard Briar Rose
Hated the reader's accent but memories
Also listened to Walt Whitman's Song of myself
at http://worldebookfair.com/Mp3eBooks.htm
Good idea
Went back to my childhood and heard Briar Rose
Hated the reader's accent but memories
Also listened to Walt Whitman's Song of myself
at http://worldebookfair.com/Mp3eBooks.htm
Good idea
Podcasts
I have never listened to a podcast, so it was a revelation
I actually found that it wasn;t as bad as I thought
I have now subscribed to the book show
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/feeds/bsw.xml
and a few others.
I actually found that it wasn;t as bad as I thought
I have now subscribed to the book show
http://www.abc.net.au/rn/podcast/feeds/bsw.xml
and a few others.
Library Thing
This was very interesting
Nice to discover other people have such diverse tastes in reading
http://www.librarything.com/ltsw/mySearchWidget.php?
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Nice to discover other people have such diverse tastes in reading
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Number 10-Image Image
This was fun
http://www.fototrix.com/tools/?effect=twist&value=50
The ability to change photos to almost anything is great
Another site for a bit of relaxation or frustration was
http://www.opensky.ca/~jdhildeb/software/sudokugen/
http://www.fototrix.com/tools/?effect=twist&value=50
The ability to change photos to almost anything is great
Another site for a bit of relaxation or frustration was
http://www.opensky.ca/~jdhildeb/software/sudokugen/
Library Technology-RFID
The BiblioChip™ RFID Library System, from Bibliotheca, is implemented for item identification, self checkout, antitheft control, stock take and much more.
BiblioChip includes Patron Self Check
At the BiblioSelfCheck the patron identifies themselves with a card. The patron can then put a stack of items for circulation on the desktop. Details of this material will be displayed on the Self Check Screen. A receipt may be printed if desired. The self check also allows patrons to return items (if the library wishes), as well as view their account and renew books (according to library rules). .
Staff Stations
At the circulation desk a BiblioPad Staff Station is installed. This station can be utilised for both staff assisted circulation and for initialising new material and attaching RFID labels.
Security Gates
Every patron enters and leaves the library through the BiblioGates. In contrast to common EAS systems (electronic article surveillance), every single book which is not checked out properly will be identified by title, barcode number, author, etc. In this case an alarm will be set off. Automated Returns
At the BiblioReturn patrons can return books automatically. The automatic book return can be set up outside the library or in the entrance area, allowing a secure 24 hour returns facility. Once an item has entered the BiblioReturn it is returned in the Library Management System. If desired, patrons are able to print a receipt as evidence of the return of their items.
Book Sorting Systems
The BiblioReturn is complemented by the optional
BiblioSorter. The sorter system allows for any number of sorts from three sorter bins upwards. Once a book is returned the system uses the RFID tag to determine into which bin it should be sorted. For example, the Library may have one bin for the current location, one for other branches, and one for reserved items.
Inventory Control
The BiblioWand inventory control system provides the means for efficient shelf checking, inventory maintenance, and the location of an individual book.
RFID LabelsBiblioChip labels are ISO standards compliant and available for books, videos, CD/DVDs and media kits.
Sounds good
Is ERL ready for it and can we afford it????
BiblioChip includes Patron Self Check
At the BiblioSelfCheck the patron identifies themselves with a card. The patron can then put a stack of items for circulation on the desktop. Details of this material will be displayed on the Self Check Screen. A receipt may be printed if desired. The self check also allows patrons to return items (if the library wishes), as well as view their account and renew books (according to library rules). .
Staff Stations
At the circulation desk a BiblioPad Staff Station is installed. This station can be utilised for both staff assisted circulation and for initialising new material and attaching RFID labels.
Security Gates
Every patron enters and leaves the library through the BiblioGates. In contrast to common EAS systems (electronic article surveillance), every single book which is not checked out properly will be identified by title, barcode number, author, etc. In this case an alarm will be set off. Automated Returns
At the BiblioReturn patrons can return books automatically. The automatic book return can be set up outside the library or in the entrance area, allowing a secure 24 hour returns facility. Once an item has entered the BiblioReturn it is returned in the Library Management System. If desired, patrons are able to print a receipt as evidence of the return of their items.
Book Sorting Systems
The BiblioReturn is complemented by the optional
BiblioSorter. The sorter system allows for any number of sorts from three sorter bins upwards. Once a book is returned the system uses the RFID tag to determine into which bin it should be sorted. For example, the Library may have one bin for the current location, one for other branches, and one for reserved items.
Inventory Control
The BiblioWand inventory control system provides the means for efficient shelf checking, inventory maintenance, and the location of an individual book.
RFID LabelsBiblioChip labels are ISO standards compliant and available for books, videos, CD/DVDs and media kits.
Sounds good
Is ERL ready for it and can we afford it????
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Still trying to finish
Have had fun with del.icio.us / PLCMCL2
Saved a favourite page http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com/archives/2006/10/16/libraries_with_rss_from_the_catalog.html
and am having fun
Saved a favourite page http://www.theshiftedlibrarian.com/archives/2006/10/16/libraries_with_rss_from_the_catalog.html
and am having fun
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Bloglines
Well I have subscribed to bloglines
http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs
URL: Nova 100 Podcast 30.11.07
Bloglines My Feeds (72)
http://www.bloglines.com/myblogs
URL: Nova 100 Podcast 30.11.07
Bloglines My Feeds (72)
Feeling like a Failure
Well tine is running out as I frantically try to finish all the modules for Learning 2.0
Not enough hours in the day to try and work and complete this unit of work
I have found it fascinating but would have liked more time.
Made it to
http://plmclearning.pbwiki.com/
I will finish one day
Bern
Not enough hours in the day to try and work and complete this unit of work
I have found it fascinating but would have liked more time.
Made it to
http://plmclearning.pbwiki.com/
I will finish one day
Bern
Monday, October 1, 2007
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Frogs and more
I am absolutely thrilled. I now have an image on my blog.Don't know how I did it but the frog lady has arrived
musings from the frontline
Almost a week has gone by and I am amzed as to what I have seen in other people's blogs
Very talented--I can only dream at this point
Very talented--I can only dream at this point
Monday, September 17, 2007
Bern2007
Hi Everyone attempting Library 2.0.
Well I've gotten this far, and apart from not reading the screen properly, there have been no major setbacks-yet.
I don't think I will ever make a professional blogger but who knows
Bern
Well I've gotten this far, and apart from not reading the screen properly, there have been no major setbacks-yet.
I don't think I will ever make a professional blogger but who knows
Bern
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