method 8

the idea of using face book or twitter for the library is an idea that I had not before considered. I think that I like the idea of twitter better than facebook, but that is just from a pursal of each without actually using either one. It seems like a very up to date way of keeping the library in the face of our patrons and community. It also seems like a great way to keep the community apprised of what is going on, what is new, and where to find certain things that might be relevant to them.
This would take more time from someone who is already very busy, but would be worth it. My only concern would be the type of comments that might be posted on each tweet.

method 7

This tagging and delicious seem to be neat vehicles for people who spend a lot of time online, or want a great deal of information from various sources in one day. This is too much for me. I find that so much time on the computer is a killer of time that could be better spent in my day. However, I do see the advantage of something like delicious.
As to how this would help our patrons, I am not sure. It seems to me that each patron would rather set up their own delicious account and tags. Not everyone is going to want the same tags.

method 6

I enjoyed this method much more than the past few. Youtube has appeared in my emails from others for several years now. Ranging from the funny to the political, this is an interesting and easy way to share with others something that is meaningful to you.
I also enjoyed seeing the teachertube! I will return to that often to look for items to help me with the Preschool Story time.

As to how this can benefit libraries or our patrons, I need to think on that for a while. I guess we could embed certain videos onto our website to share with our patrons. But, you always run the risk of offending someone with something that you find enjoyable or meaningful....

Method 5

I understand the need for privacy for our patrons, however, it seems to me that when they attend a public event that they are in essence giving their permission to be photographed and have that photograph used by the library for promotional purposes. Maybe having a photo release form to sign when they sign in to our activities is a good idea...

As to using Flickr- while I see the advantage of posting photos on our library website, I don't see the benefit of posting photos of our library or our events on Flickr. What purpose does that serve either the library, the patrons, or the general public.... ? It's not like I'm posting pictures of my kids for the grandparents who live out of state to view. I just don't see the benefit for the library.

method 4

Okay, I realize that lots of people like to spend tons of time on the computer sifting through all kinds of sights and information. Me- I prefer books and newspapers where I can still control exactly how much information is coming at me at any certain time. This reader seems nice for those who like to check out lots of different places every day. I'll just stick with my email and google search.

method #3

I am having a hard time gleaning from these articles and blogs how the cloud computing benefits the library. I do see how they can help our patrons who can save their stuff in a cloud and then access it from any of our computers, or any other computer for that matter. But, I am just not seeing any relevance to the library here......

Are we talking keeping our records, catalog, etc... in a cloud?

methods 1 and 2

All this information is almost overwhelming. Especially with the idea of using this technology for our patrons. How do I use it to connect with and help the parents of our kids who frequent the library? How do we use it to connect with those who come once a great while and encourage them to come more often? How do we use it to raise funds, donations, and general awareness within our community?

I am familiar with most of this technology, except the clouds. Yet, I need some help in seeing how to truly use this to the benefit of our patrons and our circulation....

I am hoping to get some more insight in all this as I continue through the 2-step.