So So Social

I joined a network with the help of my son who is in Facebook all the time. I was amazed at how easy it was to him and how fast he clicked the keys. Of the ones we looked at, I actually like Facebook the best. This site is blocked by our firewall at work so I would not find it to be helpful at work. It was fun to go in and read about different options and I enjoyed communicating with my son. We poked each other and I learned some new lingo. I was amazed at how many of his friends were in the network.

If you want to meet friends and socialize, I'd say that Facebook is your best bet.

Bogged Down with Blogging Questions

What a great way to post offerings and get feedback. I hope to use this blog to help me keep users aware of current services and changes. It would be fun to post what the staff have been up to and special events held in the library. I think pictures would help keep interest. I am thinkging about bibliographies, web sites, blog sites, articles, and user quotes. . .


If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear your feedback. I'd love to hear some creative things you have done to keep interest. I am a small library with very limited time, so I'm trying to start out small and build on an idea.

Value of a RSS

When I created an RSS, I realized what a powerful tool it can be in keeping you up-to-date. If a patron wants the most current research on a topic, you will no longer need to go back to multiple websites, but go to one. I am looking forward to practice using a RSS for my library use and eventually I plan to provid links to the staff so they will be able to get the most current healthcare news and information. I could not imagine using it before, but now I cannot imagine not using it. This is going to be a valuable asset for the future use of libraries.

Old Key New Lock

When I was given the key to the library, I never imagined how much change I would see. I have gone from looking in the large index medicus books for information to computerized information, to an online catalog, to online resources and now to opening a new door for my patrons. Now they will be able to leave me messages, give me immediate feedback, read resource reviews, and highlight their picks. This is an exciting new venture for someone who started working in the library 25 years ago. In the world of technology, things just keep getting better and better.