What do you like about RSS and newsreaders?
What I like most about RSS and newsreaders is that I can synthesize my reading(s) into one area. I especially like google's because I can read my feeds regardless of what computer I'm using. This is very convenient for me, to keep abreast of my reading whether I'm on the home desktop, my lap top or my work computers.
How do you think you might be able to use this technology in your library or personal life?
I think this technology is very useful for any library because there are blogs for most types of employment types. There are even some cool dewey blogs! I like the also like the medical library blogs.
How can libraries use RSS or take advantage of this new technology?
Obviously libraries can take advantage of RSS by pushing updated info out to their customers by keeping their own blogs or by subscribing to relevant blogs out there that will keep the librarian abreast of relevant information.
Showing posts with label technology. Show all posts
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Friday, February 1, 2008
Lifelong Learning
For the exercise on Lifelong Learning, I watched the tutorial on the 7 & 1/2 habits of successful lifelong learners.
Of the 7 & 1/2 habits, for me the easiest is: Habit 6 – Use technology to your advantage.
I've really enjoyed the advances in technologies that make my life easier and more interesting. For example, email and the internet allow me to stay in touch with friends and family on the West Coast. Also, at my job where the campuses are split between Montpelier and Essex, we are able to email back and forth with little effort to keep the libraries running smoothly and to share our resources via the online catalog.
The habit that is hardest for me is: Habit #7 – Teach and mentor others.
As a newly minted librarian myself, I really haven't had the opportunity yet. Although when I think about my own mentors, and how much of a positive impact they've had on me, I can understand why this is included in the list.
My only confusion is on Habit #7 1/2 – Play; why is it considered 1/2 of a habit rather than the 8th Habit? Perhaps because play is a common trait found in mammals, ergo there's less to learn? I'm really not sure...
Of the 7 & 1/2 habits, for me the easiest is: Habit 6 – Use technology to your advantage.
I've really enjoyed the advances in technologies that make my life easier and more interesting. For example, email and the internet allow me to stay in touch with friends and family on the West Coast. Also, at my job where the campuses are split between Montpelier and Essex, we are able to email back and forth with little effort to keep the libraries running smoothly and to share our resources via the online catalog.
The habit that is hardest for me is: Habit #7 – Teach and mentor others.
As a newly minted librarian myself, I really haven't had the opportunity yet. Although when I think about my own mentors, and how much of a positive impact they've had on me, I can understand why this is included in the list.
My only confusion is on Habit #7 1/2 – Play; why is it considered 1/2 of a habit rather than the 8th Habit? Perhaps because play is a common trait found in mammals, ergo there's less to learn? I'm really not sure...
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