Thursday, August 2, 2007

FLICKR

I love Flickr! It took me a while to figure out how to use the technology, but I think I will use it to post photos for family to see. I think it enhances the look of the blog page and makes it more interesting.

Cactus and rimrocks, Montana


Cactus and rimrocks, Montana
Originally uploaded by terpenstra
Cactus blooms along Black Otter Trail, Billings, Montana

Facebook

Facebook is a lot of fun. I haven't posted a picture yet, but may choose one that is a premade one. At first it was not clear to me how this tool could apply to a library situation. After discussions at our brownbag lunch, it was brought up that this is a networking tool that students are already using. I can see that this may be a way for a library to improve its outreach.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

social networking

I never thought of a library or a business having its own blog. I especially got a kick out of reading the age and gender columns for the various institutions (treating them as though they were a person). It does seem that this might be a way of reaching the younger generations. I also enjoyed viewing the video on Ball State's blog about your career as a librarian.