Social Networking cont....

Wanted to add a few more thoughts on the advantages of the library using a 'Social Networking' website. I feel that our members and staff alike would benefit from having an online newsletter of sorts to let members know the happenings in the library, links to book clubs (or even run one ourselves, competitions, updates of new policy's, whats going on with the amalgamation of the libraries. It would be a great way of getting feedback from the community as well. Check out how this library uses MySpace for communication with young teenagers http://www.myspace.com/libraryloft. I found this site while browsing through http://www1.curriculum.edu.au/scis/connections/cnetw08/66teens_social_networking.htm a very interesting read on how online social networking facilitates learning in schools and libraries. So much information out there!!!!!! Some examples of libraries using online social networking: http://www.myspace.com/hennepincountylibrary, http://www.myspace.com/utlibraries sorry was unable at this stage to find any Australian Libraries using online social networking.....will keep looking.
To finish the 4th 2 drive lesson.....this is my facebook link http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1185562079&ref=name

Our own Wiki

Our staff wiki is up and running.....though I'm not sure if we really know how to actually use it yet....I'm sure we will get there and it will become a great source of information for all the staff.
http://bilstaff.wetpaint.com/

Social Networking

Very interesting use of social networking is the 'Gaming Learning and Libraries' website http://gaminglearningandlibraries.ning.com/ Not sure if I agree with 'gaming' in libraries though. This website gives clear advantages of the benefits of introducing a 'gaming' day to encourage teenagers into the library. Our library gives plenty of attention to the younger generation getting them involved within the library using, story telling, school holiday craft activities, National story telling day & other various projects. I can see that there is some great ways in getting teenagers to participate in using the library through 'gaming days' or even 'Books to Movie nights'. Check out forum on a library's First Gaming Night......
http://gaminglearningandlibraries.ning.com/forum/topics/917484:Topic:4821?page=1&commentId=917484%3AComment%3A4841&x=1#917484Comment4841

Wikiality

Found this funny video clip on the word 'Wikiality' http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/72347/july-31-2006/the-word---wikiality

I'm enjoying the peace and quite.....the kids are in bed! Thought this time would be well spent learning about Wiki's. I'm having a hard time getting my head around the different type of Wiki's around, the whole process of being able to edit what others write doesn't seem right. The more sites I visit the more I can see allot of these Wiki's are a little more complex then just getting on and editing others work. Most of them are members only that can access the editing....understanding is beginning to take shape! I particularly like the 'Library Success - a best practices Wiki'. Of interest was the links "Banned Books" and "Reading Hollywood". What a great way to get teenagers reading! http://www.libsuccess.org/index.php?title=Displays

Interesting site on how the Banned Books display was implemented.
http://www.lib.fit.edu/pubs/librarydisplays/Banned%20Books%20website.htm

Mother's Day 2009

The kids and I are going to be walking at the Boyne Island Tannum Sands Mothers Day Classic. This walk raises funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. It starts at 8.30am Sunday 10th May. Come and join in the fun.....you can even register online http://www.mothersdayclassic.org/home/regional/boyne-islandtannum-sands/

The Boyne Library....Where I work.....sometimes :)

The place to work!