Tuesday, December 4, 2007

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

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

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.

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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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/

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????

Library Technology