I chose this video by Lynda Weinman as a good representation of what I might have done myself if I would have had a video phone, video camera or a camera on my computer and downloaded it to my computer. This is consistent with the length of time specified; however it only gives a general overview of technologies one can learn.
http://www.lynda.com/landing/msofficetutorials.aspx?AWKeyWord=Powerpoint+and+Microsoft+Office&KeyWordVersion=&Brand=Microsoft&CourseURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.lynda.com%2fhome%2fViewCourses.aspx%3flpk0%3d791&Ptitle=Courses+for+Microsoft+Powerpoint+and+Microsoft+Office&_kk=tutorials%20on%20PowerPoint&_kt=9f76b52b-cb08-4cdf-8095-a594ef7dd615&gclid=COeLiajJvagCFZRd7Aod_2DjFg
I hope this is ok. I think screencasting could be useful in the library. You could use it to help patrons find information by directing them on the web page to different areas, or services your library may offer, etc.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Beyond Method #7
I had difficulty in being able to attach the "fakepresentation.ppt" I did, however complete the exercise. I could not find a URL address to copy once I had finished and saved it.
I'm not sure I would be able to help a patron with this tool until I have more hands on instruction and am guided through the process
I'm not sure I would be able to help a patron with this tool until I have more hands on instruction and am guided through the process
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Beyond Method #6
I believe I could learn how to help a patron download an Ebook from this site.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1400/1400-h/1400-h.htm
I'm not sure how one purchases an ebook and then creates a collection on the database they use such as Follet or some other automation system, or if this is something completely seperate and does not have anything to do with the other. Where is this information stored and how do you distribute it? I would like to find out. Do you have to buy the kindles, or do they bring their own?
I had a lady come in and ask if we had Ebooks. I had to turn her away. I didn't know really what to tell her at the time. Another patron came in and he had a generic Kindle purchased from HEB and started to tell me about Project Guttenberg. I found the web address and then called the lady back and told her the website and said these were free books she should be able to download. Most of these were classics , not current works we see on the shelves today, it is my understanding that they will introduce new books on this site and have a specific number they wish to offer to the general public for free and will continue to add to their content each year.
This is something I would like to offer our patrons; but honestly, I don't know how to do it.
Will our budget even allow for it? I'm clueless.
The video I viewed brings up alot of questions and I can understand where he 's coming from. Part of me thinks there will always be a place for books, no matter what comes along.
http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1400/1400-h/1400-h.htm
I'm not sure how one purchases an ebook and then creates a collection on the database they use such as Follet or some other automation system, or if this is something completely seperate and does not have anything to do with the other. Where is this information stored and how do you distribute it? I would like to find out. Do you have to buy the kindles, or do they bring their own?
I had a lady come in and ask if we had Ebooks. I had to turn her away. I didn't know really what to tell her at the time. Another patron came in and he had a generic Kindle purchased from HEB and started to tell me about Project Guttenberg. I found the web address and then called the lady back and told her the website and said these were free books she should be able to download. Most of these were classics , not current works we see on the shelves today, it is my understanding that they will introduce new books on this site and have a specific number they wish to offer to the general public for free and will continue to add to their content each year.
This is something I would like to offer our patrons; but honestly, I don't know how to do it.
Will our budget even allow for it? I'm clueless.
The video I viewed brings up alot of questions and I can understand where he 's coming from. Part of me thinks there will always be a place for books, no matter what comes along.
Beyond Method #5
This would be a good tool to tell readers about books they have read and will give them the opportunity to share their thoughts. There is a book that I ordered about an amish family who was murdered. The bio sounded great, so I ordered it.
I began to read it before it was put on the shelf and discovered that the first 45 pages were pretty greusome. Once I had gotten past this portion in the book I found it to be a very good read. However, I immediately began to warn patrons about the beggining of this book so that they would'nt be taken by surprise.
I believe this tool could be very useful in many areas by categorizing, rating and comparing books for others who might be interested in the same books.
I began to read it before it was put on the shelf and discovered that the first 45 pages were pretty greusome. Once I had gotten past this portion in the book I found it to be a very good read. However, I immediately began to warn patrons about the beggining of this book so that they would'nt be taken by surprise.
I believe this tool could be very useful in many areas by categorizing, rating and comparing books for others who might be interested in the same books.
Beyond Method #4
I loved this!!!! I'm not very good with computers and this really takes the time to explain to the average Joe just how things work, and it explains the terms that people seem to throw around and expect you to understand.
As to the information on how to write resumes and cover letters. I can honestly say I used this process to get the job I now have, as librarian. I didn't know squat, so I just googled " How do you write a resume?" and eventually I stumbled upon the pongo site. I also googled "interview questions" and practiced how I would answer them by writing down the ones I felt would be pertinent to me. So I think I can safely say that I feel a novice could do this with very little knowledge of how computers work.
As to someone who has never been on a computer? I think they would have to be taught a few of the basics first and then they would be able to find their way around.
I will defnitely be using some of these sites with our patrons from now on. I wish I would have had this information when I was seeking a job.
As to the information on how to write resumes and cover letters. I can honestly say I used this process to get the job I now have, as librarian. I didn't know squat, so I just googled " How do you write a resume?" and eventually I stumbled upon the pongo site. I also googled "interview questions" and practiced how I would answer them by writing down the ones I felt would be pertinent to me. So I think I can safely say that I feel a novice could do this with very little knowledge of how computers work.
As to someone who has never been on a computer? I think they would have to be taught a few of the basics first and then they would be able to find their way around.
I will defnitely be using some of these sites with our patrons from now on. I wish I would have had this information when I was seeking a job.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Beyond Two steppin' #3
The maps mashups was a good exercise; however, I am having trouble trying to get the map to come up on the link in this post. I have gone back and relistened to the instructions and will try to get this to attach itself to this blog . This exercise was fun and informative. I would use this in the future on a specific project, but I would have to make sure that I kept the instructions.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=210024825407313547800.0004a1c53e11d90866052&ll=29.291489,-97.150683&spn=0.012089,0.038409&t=h&z=15
I hope this link works
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=210024825407313547800.0004a1c53e11d90866052&ll=29.291489,-97.150683&spn=0.012089,0.038409&t=h&z=15
I hope this link works
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Beyond Two steppin' #2
This was really informative. Tine did a good job of explaining how the netvibes page operates.
My husband isnt a fan of changing our web page, so I tried to add a few widgets to my yahoo page like the weather and also an rss feed. I may try a few more if I can get by with it.
My husband isnt a fan of changing our web page, so I tried to add a few widgets to my yahoo page like the weather and also an rss feed. I may try a few more if I can get by with it.
Dust off that blog (Beyond Two Steppin')
I have changed the look of my blog and am happy with it, but I would have liked to have seen more templates to choose from. This was fun.
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