7. Communications in the Library

I have watched Webinars for our training in Aleph for our library. There is a presenter who speaks as we watch on the computer screen. The computer screen displays what we are reviewing for the updates on our latest version for cataloging. We can ask questions and the presenter can stop and reply. Not real exciting, but it does help to update us without leaving to attend in another location. I will watch another Webinar when I can locate one.

Thing 7 Communication Tools
2-3. Instant Messaging and Text Messaging

I used my Gmail google chat to communicate with a coworker at the college. We liked the instant messaging but at this time still feel that Email is just as easy for sending messages at work. I also have used Text messaging on my cell phone. I like the idea of sending text messages to students at the library for overdues, etc. Other coworkers have stated that students do not read their Email, but rely on their cell phones for text messaging. I have to check to see if we have computer programs that would allow text messaging from the computer to the cell phone.

7. Communication Tools

1. Email: At our college, we use Email for our daily announcements, to send group notices, and for information from MnPals, etc. We have Spam Filters which keep out messages that are not work related. We also have virus protectors and receive warnings if there are Emails that contain a virus that is circulating around the college. I use my Email several times per day.

6. Trading Card Maker

I am starting to enjoy working with the image generators. I had almost given up, but I started to look at the different options, and one of them had easy directions. Now I can add things without getting frustrated. This is fun. I plan to spend more time on this to get ideas for the library.

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ImageChef.com Flower Text

5. Spell with Flickr

I completed the fickr speller. I did it the same way that I did my Venice photo. I would like to arrange the letters with two in each row, but have not been able to do this by dragging them. Can this be done?

4. Flickr

I added the photo image from Flickr, after reading through the instructions several times, by saving it to my computer. I am not sure if this is how I'm supposed to do it. Maybe if I go back and read through them one more time, it will sink in. The more I work on this stuff, the clearer it becomes. I think adding a photo or two really improves the appearance of my blog. I know we could use photographs in our library for instructing, and for display purposes. There are many more ways that Flickr could be used, if we plan ahead and make use of it.