Thing #44: Nag yourself

I believe Jott is a great tool. The ability to email and/or text yourself and other individuals or groups lends itself to many Library applications. Informing clients of upcoming new features or training sessions are just examples.

In the end though, I believe it probably comes down to personal preference. Some people will take to it, while others may see it as a bit of a gimmick.

Thing #42: Google Groups / Usenet

I've just been exploring Google Groups. This is an interesting service, with a great useability. After signing in I was able to easily search for and subscribe to two interest groups, one on cartography and society.libraries.talk.
The option to only read and not receive emails is quite useful. Even though they have a certain "retro" feel to them, I believe discussion groups have their place in the web 2.1 environment.

Thing #39: Animoto

Thing #39: Animoto

Just explored Animoto, what a great resource! Once I signed up I was easily able to upload pictures from both my computer and Animoto. A song was selected and the resulting video clip was embeded in my blog. Too easy!
This is a great tool for Library promotions, including upcoming events.

Thing #35: Mini or micro blogging

Setting up an account on Twitter was easy. I also managed to post a "tweet" which was great fun. One thing I really like about Twitter is that it focuses on short messages. The other is the numerous ways of sending updates, including mobile phones.

Mini or micro blogging has many social and work applications. Friends and colleagues can keep up with social events, video and teleconference reminders and client skilling and other LIS project evaluation.

Thing #32: Online file storage

Easy to use and totally addictive. Using Box.net was also fun. After opening an account I uploaded and edited a text document using Zoho Writer via the OpenBox Services. I also uploaded and edited a previously saved image using Picnik Services has a very extensive option list.
Can I see applications for LIS? Definately. Online file storage and collaboration from all these resources would be very useful. Blog posting, EditGrid, iPaper By Scribd, Picnik and Zoho are just some of the great tools that spring to mind.

Thing #31: Get organized with Plaxo

Had lost of fun playing with Plaxo. From taking a tour of Plaxo to creating an account and exploring the numerous options, it was both easy and interesting. I found the Calendar, editing my profile and the ability to share sites, photos and videos most useful.

It would be a really good LIS team organizational tool. Perhaps as a backup to Outlook calendar reminders. Websites and videos for eLibraryWiki pages could also be shared quite easily.

Purely from a design viewpoint, the various options and categories can be initially overwhelming. As an organizational resource though it achieves its main purposes quite well.

Thing #29 : Shakespeare scrapblog

Thing #29: Bigblue's Shakespeare scrapblog

I found Scrapblog easy to use and just like the previous tools, totally addictive. The ability to upload Photobucket images is just sensational. After initial problems I simply used previously saved Photobucket images uploaded on the Standalone. Selecting unique transitions for each page was great. It took some time to publish though. I found working entirely from the Standalone was the best approach. Can't wait for the next activity.

Thing #27: Photobucket

Using Photobucket is fantastic. Once signed up, I was able to effortlessly include both images and videos to my album. Posting to my blog was amazingly simple. It's great to have the option of using the "Find stuff" tab or searching. As usual it was a struggle not to spend hours playing with this resource.

In my opinion, Shakespeare is the absolute master.

Awesome movie and a great book too.

Photobucket Album

What a team. Go Wallabies.

Thing #26: Widgets

Wow!!! I've just had a play with some widgets using Yourminis. The whole process was quite addictive, I could have spent hours exploring all the various choices. Once signed up, it's a very straightforward process of selecting any number of interesting widgets and sending them across to your blog. I thought I'd include two, one practical and informative and the other just fun.

They can be included in the eLibrary blog, for quick 'bursts' of relevant information to clients. Perhaps the ATOLaw what's new link and new Wiki pages.

Thing #25: Letterpop.com - newsletters

Just as promised I was able to create my very own newsletter very quickly. I found the Letterpop.com site very easy to use with a myriad of images and layouts to play with. The ability to link to Flickr is another useful feature. The only problems I encountered were initial delays in uploading images. Mind you I attempted this from my desktop, so delays are common.

Letterpop.com can be used to create LIS professional looking and BSL team specific skilling notes for a range of training sessions including ATOLaw, company and business research.

I'm currently experiencing problems including my newsletter in my blog. Hopefully these difficulties will be overcome very soon. In the mean time...the show must go on.

#24: Zamzar - file conversion








Well, the adventure certainly continues. After completing the discovery exercise on the Zamzar site, I can vouch for its effectiveness and efficiency. I was able to effortlessly convert a word document to pdf and a pdf document to word.

I can definately see clients converting previuously scanned pdf documents to word. Such as legal material and eAlert articles.

It's absolutely fantastic to be given the opportunity to continue working with Web 2.0 resources.