CML Power Tools

Thing #19 - Yes, today I explored CML’s own Tool Box of great Web 2.0 tools. So I did not realize that these included some of the tools we have been looking at, like del.icio.us & Twitter & Library Thing, etc. Looked a little closer at Gmail and StumbleUpon.
However, I am done with setting up accounts and creating passwords!! So I didn't go too far. But I am glad to have looked at the entire Power Tools Page - just in case it comes up, I will be able to steer customers here.

Web 2.0 Awards - Thing #18

Took a look at the awards list at: http://www.seomoz.org/web2.0#cat_107 and tried several... imcooked, urbanspoon, Yelp, Farecast, Boo.. recipes, cooking, travel and restaurants. (see a pattern here?) Also noticed how many of the sites we have been using are on this list as well - flickr, twitter, del.ci.ous, etc. So what did I think? Having a list by categories is helpful.. if you are a geneaologist, or cook, or are in retail, then using this list would be a good way to narrow down the handy 2.0 tools for you. Then you stick with one or two. Otherwise.. way too much.. too many passwords and logins, etc. Since I explored some of these sites a few days ago... even now, I can't remember which was what and if I would go back to use.
As for uses in the library setting.. these tools offer options for customers searching for information and referrals to services and products. These sites would probably be good supplements to standard google searches and premium resources.

Google Docs - Nice to Know!

Nice to know about these online applications... never knew that they existed. I'm working at home on this today.. and was unable to open the Common Craft video about it...but will take a quick look back at work. I like those videos.
Anyway... I do have Google account since I am using Blogger for my blog.. and logged into Google Docs. Took a look... and made a sample Holiday Party invitation using the template. I think I may be able to use those templates in my day-to day work.. so will make a point of remembering that they exist .. lots of options and will be good to review for ideas. I can see us incorporating these tools when doing tech training .. having access to these online apps will be very helpful for customers needing tools for work, school, community groups, etc.

#16 - Playing with Wiki's - Thing #16

Had a little trouble with this one. First I requested access to the Learn & Play pbwiki - got access - added an entry to favorite books section... so far, so good. Then I tried to add link to this blog.. and even though I see that note that that section was edited by Mary Kelly... did not see addition of the url for my blog. Also did not see how to put the link in the right part of the page. So I will just trust that I did it okay... hmmm.

Wiki's - Thing # 15

So now I know what's in a wiki! This was one of the most useful exercises for me.
Here is a 2.0 tool we can really use... in fact, our 2008 5.4.3 obj project team is setting one up for staff as a place to go for training activities and memory aids for readers' advisory. So... stay tuned!