Spyware

The title of the article I found is, "A Little Knowledge is a Wonderful Thing", by Mark B. Schmidt.

The article was published in August of 2005.  I found the article in Business Source Premiere.  I just used the keyword phrase sypware to search.  The article discusses the need for spyware users to educate themselves about the products they are using to protect their computers. I think our library is doing a pretty good job protecting their equipment and users from viruses and spyware.  I have used our computers for private use and never had any issues.

http://columbus.libproxy.ivytech.edu.allstate.libproxy.ivytech.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.columbus.libproxy.ivytech.edu.allstate.libproxy.ivytech.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=17830534&login.asp&site=ehost-live

Tech Tools Webcast

Blackboard Collaborate

Using Blackboard Collaborate Live Webcast without actually having any other participants is a little difficult to blog about.  I have participated in webinars that look very similar to BB Collaborate.  I do not have a microphone or webcam on my computer at home.  But I played around with the features as much as possible.  I uploaded my library's webpage.  I made some notes on the whiteboard.  I would like to use this in a group project in the future.

Ivy Website Design

Ivy Tech Virtual Library  Website Design

The title of the article that I found on IvyTech Virtual Library is "Library Website Design and Database Access."  This article was written by Barbara T. Mates and published in May/June of 2004.  The article was found in the database Academic Search Premier.  I used the search terms "library website design".  Web designers need to keep in mind that some users will have slower internet connections, some will be using screen readers or listening, and some users will not know the difference between decor on a website and links.   The webdesign should help users not hinder them to finding the information they need.  I have no experience with website design, but I would like to learn.  I think most people in the library profession could benefit from this knowledge.

Virtual Reference

Virtual Reference Desk




The Jackson County Public Library uses email Ask-A-Librarian virtual reference service.  I do think virtual reference is a great way for staff to help patrons.  Technology has pushed us to these alternative ways of communication and libraries are the central place to use these technologies.  Library staff need to have as many options available to help patrons find the information they are looking for.  Skype was a great tool to use for virtual reference.  I did not have a camera or microphone, but the service worked efficiently and effectively.  

Pinterest

  
Pinterest

I enjoyed using Pinterest for this social bookmarking website project.  Most of my co-workers were already using Pinterest and thought it was funny that I was using it because I had to for a school project.  I used Pinterest in the beginning to create a board for potential investment properties that my husband and I wanted to possible purchase in the future.  I was surprised that Prudential Reality had a link to pin properties to Pinterest.  
The only thing I disliked about Pinterest was the emails informing me that somebody repinned an item I pinned.  This probably is something I could change in my account settings.
My friend at work, Jill, was teaching a class on Pinterest and I really wanted to attend.  Hopefully, sometime in the near future I will have time to.  
Libraries could use Pinterest promote upcoming events at the library or pictures of storytime, computer classes, staff on the job, etc.  I found my home library on Pinterest and many others too.  

Indianpolis Library

Edgar Allen Poe in Creative Commons

This was a difficult task embedding the audio file.  I am still not sure if this was done correctly.

The raven (Edgar Allan Poe), a photo by kevin dooley on Flickr. License also on this link.

License

•  Some rights reserved
• Request to license kevin dooley's photos via Getty Images

The Raven audio file from Internet Archive.org.
License for audio file. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/

RSS Feeds

RSS Feeds Fellow Classmates

I have subscribed to Arwa Merriman, Joyce Martin, and Rebecca Capehart's blogs.

RSS Feed News

I subscribed to Fox News and Wave 3 Metro Louisville news rss feeds.

What do I think of RSS Feeds?

I had already subscribed to a couple of rss feeds.  My daughter has a blog and I love tor read her writings of course.  But in general, I really do not like rss feeds.  I hate reading on the computer and I only do it when I have to for school or work.  I have enjoyed looking at other classmates blogs and maybe I will use rss feeds more in the future.  I just feel like computers take up so much of my time already.  If I want news, I would rather pick up the local newspaper and read it.