Exerise 16 - Comment on teachers blog (Blog 1 - "geriatric father")
I am writing the ideas for this post here before editing with etiquette. I was a geriatric father although I didn't see my wife that way. Things I noticed were that nothing works the way people say. All children under 12 or more are constantly supervised at home (by who?) Children are disciplined - but they strike right back - you don't have as much money for spending on everything as the world expects - at least your children are wonderfully gifted - ready to drive a car before the first driving lesson.
Sent as is to comment on teacher's blog "geriatric father"
Friday, 23 November 2012
Saturday, 17 November 2012
Exercise 15 - Commenting on other blogs.
I commented on Sharon Luhr's blog showing Charlie Brown's view of library lost book notices. I commented I always like to see Peanuts but the strip further enforces my view there may be a sinister side to librarians. The Nancy pearl doll is a little eery at times.
I commented on Kyunga Cho's podcast on the Mari Nawi boats and people.
I commented on Sharon Luhr's blog showing Charlie Brown's view of library lost book notices. I commented I always like to see Peanuts but the strip further enforces my view there may be a sinister side to librarians. The Nancy pearl doll is a little eery at times.
I commented on Kyunga Cho's podcast on the Mari Nawi boats and people.
Mari Nawi is an exciting
podcast as it shows the original inhabitants of the harbour I have
travelled around and in for so many years. I am sure most people have
never seen these boats.
We need to know more about what happened to the local natives after the
time pictured.
Exercise 14 - Inviting Authors
I have invited 5 members of current blog classes to my blog. Sharon Luhr, Kyunga Cho and Nili Chen have accepted. I am still waiting for Linda Tu and Lin Zhang to accept.
Sharon Luhr commented on my "John Oxley Library" blog, and Kyunga Cho commented on my podcast. She also mentioned she would like to see my typed links to sites activated. So I found the link sign on the tool bar and activated all my links to pictures and podcast.
I have invited 5 members of current blog classes to my blog. Sharon Luhr, Kyunga Cho and Nili Chen have accepted. I am still waiting for Linda Tu and Lin Zhang to accept.
Sharon Luhr commented on my "John Oxley Library" blog, and Kyunga Cho commented on my podcast. She also mentioned she would like to see my typed links to sites activated. So I found the link sign on the tool bar and activated all my links to pictures and podcast.
Exercise 13 - Rearranging my blog
1. I put a banner at the top of my blog. I chose a long narrow picture which I could crop to the required length in Paint. I wrote a heading on the banner using Paint as the blog software seemed to squeeze the picture and writing into corners.
2. I filled in the "List" gadjet to make a navigation bar under the banner. I put links to libraries I commonly used as well as Blacktown Library. This library had by far the best picture of a library on its home page. I used gadjet to put this picture on the right, below the navigation bar.
3. I put in a search box so they items not mentioned in the "Labels" could also be searched for and also located if they exist.
4. I reduced the blog width by 0.5cm to allow more of the bamboo forest background to be seen.
5. I first decreased the width of the right side column. The picture became very small and some of the writing double up. So I increased the width of the column instead and the picture became even larger.
1. I put a banner at the top of my blog. I chose a long narrow picture which I could crop to the required length in Paint. I wrote a heading on the banner using Paint as the blog software seemed to squeeze the picture and writing into corners.
2. I filled in the "List" gadjet to make a navigation bar under the banner. I put links to libraries I commonly used as well as Blacktown Library. This library had by far the best picture of a library on its home page. I used gadjet to put this picture on the right, below the navigation bar.
3. I put in a search box so they items not mentioned in the "Labels" could also be searched for and also located if they exist.
4. I reduced the blog width by 0.5cm to allow more of the bamboo forest background to be seen.
5. I first decreased the width of the right side column. The picture became very small and some of the writing double up. So I increased the width of the column instead and the picture became even larger.
Exercise 12 - Changing the background and theme colour of the blog.
1. I changed the background of the blog to a green bamboo, which turned out to be a beautiful forest of bamboo.
2. To match I changed the theme colour to dark green. I'm glad the general writing colour has not changed as I prefer black or dark blue writing for the majority.
1. I changed the background of the blog to a green bamboo, which turned out to be a beautiful forest of bamboo.
2. To match I changed the theme colour to dark green. I'm glad the general writing colour has not changed as I prefer black or dark blue writing for the majority.
Exercise 11
Exercise 11- Extend 2.0 technology in Gordon Library.
Observing Gordon Library I can see that much advancement in technology is moving but always not at the fastest pace. After commenting on some very advanced libraries, I will comment on Gordon's possible advancements.
Looking for the most advanced libraries, showed many such as New York, Washington and Chicago showed little outward sign of much available technology. However Seattle Public Library (http://www.spl.org) and London Public Library (londonpubliclibrary.ca) show a lot of changes to there computer interface and community programs. Seattle is stronger in the organising of study assistance and language help especially for children . London Library is stronger in the software area allowing clients to tag comments and encouraging them to respond to organised classes and also in the access of many databases This organised communication could often be much more effective in routine areas than Facebook type sites in organising classes and purchasing suitable material. Facebook type sites would be better for discovering unexpected interests etc.
I could see great improvement in services installing their levels of service as follows to Gordon Library.
( Ideas for Gordon Library from Seattle Library)
Online Tutorials for schoolchildren every day from
1pm to10pm.English,Science,Maths & Social Studies.
Dial a story
Online resources and tests for study in holidays.
Chat on line 24/7 365 days (including Spanish- maybe Chinese
in Aust.)
Databases : Britannica etc (4) (Children)
Homework help (6)
Young children (4)
Language programmes: English, French, German , Italian , Spanish (Youths)
School support department
Support for parents and cares for their children's study
Teens forum
Podcast for teens
Esl lesson for 6 foreign languages
(Ideas for Gordon Libary from London PublicLibrary)
100 databases (e.g.Infotrac News Stand) (Youths/)Adults)
Meetings organised through the computer
Clients may comment, tag, review, or add to their bag in activities on
the computer.
Advanced search facilities on their catalogues
Language and ESL classes dtabases
Gordon has a few information/reference databases (such Australian. Bureau
of Statistics) but could find many more to be useful. Adult fiction (novels)
is catered for by a few databases and fares better than other areas. Reading
involvement could be increased in electronic reviews. The library has a small
reading club which appears more for a small social activity, not that this is not important.
The library send an electronic newsletter to members every month.
It also has a Facebook membership, to communicate with members and the public
in general. Local studies is a more traditional area and the library has always
maintained a strong interest in the Kuringai municipality history.
I can see more could be done in using technology in other areas such as video conferencing for people isolated from each other.
Exercise 11- Extend 2.0 technology in Gordon Library.
Observing Gordon Library I can see that much advancement in technology is moving but always not at the fastest pace. After commenting on some very advanced libraries, I will comment on Gordon's possible advancements.
Looking for the most advanced libraries, showed many such as New York, Washington and Chicago showed little outward sign of much available technology. However Seattle Public Library (http://www.spl.org) and London Public Library (londonpubliclibrary.ca) show a lot of changes to there computer interface and community programs. Seattle is stronger in the organising of study assistance and language help especially for children . London Library is stronger in the software area allowing clients to tag comments and encouraging them to respond to organised classes and also in the access of many databases This organised communication could often be much more effective in routine areas than Facebook type sites in organising classes and purchasing suitable material. Facebook type sites would be better for discovering unexpected interests etc.
I could see great improvement in services installing their levels of service as follows to Gordon Library.
( Ideas for Gordon Library from Seattle Library)
Online Tutorials for schoolchildren every day from
1pm to10pm.English,Science,Maths & Social Studies.
Dial a story
Online resources and tests for study in holidays.
Chat on line 24/7 365 days (including Spanish- maybe Chinese
in Aust.)
Databases : Britannica etc (4) (Children)
Homework help (6)
Young children (4)
Language programmes: English, French, German , Italian , Spanish (Youths)
School support department
Support for parents and cares for their children's study
Teens forum
Podcast for teens
Esl lesson for 6 foreign languages
(Ideas for Gordon Libary from London PublicLibrary)
100 databases (e.g.Infotrac News Stand) (Youths/)Adults)
Meetings organised through the computer
Clients may comment, tag, review, or add to their bag in activities on
the computer.
Advanced search facilities on their catalogues
Language and ESL classes dtabases
Gordon has a few information/reference databases (such Australian. Bureau
of Statistics) but could find many more to be useful. Adult fiction (novels)
is catered for by a few databases and fares better than other areas. Reading
involvement could be increased in electronic reviews. The library has a small
reading club which appears more for a small social activity, not that this is not important.
The library send an electronic newsletter to members every month.
It also has a Facebook membership, to communicate with members and the public
in general. Local studies is a more traditional area and the library has always
maintained a strong interest in the Kuringai municipality history.
I can see more could be done in using technology in other areas such as video conferencing for people isolated from each other.
Exercise 10 - Gordon Library - 2.0 Technologies
Exercise 10, Gordon Library - Head of Kuringai Municipal Library
The website for Kuringai Library shows influence from 2.0 technologies. However the extent in each particular electronic media is limited to a few applications considered the most desired. Some areas would offer a better service to students if extensiveley expanded.
Facebook: (Adults/teenagers) The library uses Facebook to encourage two way communication with library clients.
Electronic newsletter: The library sends an electronic newsletter to all member's of the library.
Ask a Librarian: (For children)This is an e-form which takes 2 days for a reply. However Year 4 to 12 students have free online tutoring
Free online tutoring: (For children) Year 4 to 12 students have free online tutoring. School students seem to be a priority. This is available Mon-Fr- 4pm-8pm for Maths, English and Science. Study skills are also included. The library employs a professional tutor on contract.
Book Reviews: (For all ages)Sometimes one sentence provided by a professional. However some books have long reviews attached. Library clients can add their own reviews/comments)
Catalogue: (Mainly for youth/adult) Uses quick search - may be sufficient on most occasions, but not all. Clients can enter their own review as well as reading other people's. Directory:
Resources: (Youth/Adult)Only a few databases: Australian Bureau of Statistics
looks interesting. But we know there are many similar
databases including ones with worldwide data. Other databases
are mainly for novel information: Australian Crime Fiction Database.
Australian Poetry Library Spydus password is required for "ABC
World" geographical database and a few others with literary reviews.
Other Services still in traditional form
Book Club: This is the answer to Clarence River's book review forum. However it is
a meeting of members for discussions. It covers a more intimate social
need and seems a good promotion.
Events: Often talks
JP: Which library branch offers one and when. A most useful service when
the need arises.
Local Interests: Local history and biography documents are kept at Gordon.
This would be similar to Brisbane State Libraries Collection.
but much smaller , I would expect.
Appearance. Gordon library has a big area for students to study and more
computer access. Multimedia: The affect of multimedia appears
mainly to have reduced the librarians' work,
and given patrons better access to information they
used before. Many patrons have not yet used the newest electronic
technologies and don't realise the local libraries have
lagged behind in offering all services now available
Why is Gordon Library slow to take up the latest 2.0 technology
While many middle and higher income earners live on the North Shore, many appear happy to send their children to private schools to give them an advantage over the rest of the community. In addition councils are run by many with an interest in real estate or financial concerns. One of their solutions is to turn Turramurra branch library into a car park. The North shore libraries generally don't ask for qualifications for library assistants. I expect this keeps wages. This in turn means library staff are not up to date with the latest 2.0 Technology.
Exercise 10, Gordon Library - Head of Kuringai Municipal Library
The website for Kuringai Library shows influence from 2.0 technologies. However the extent in each particular electronic media is limited to a few applications considered the most desired. Some areas would offer a better service to students if extensiveley expanded.
Facebook: (Adults/teenagers) The library uses Facebook to encourage two way communication with library clients.
Electronic newsletter: The library sends an electronic newsletter to all member's of the library.
Ask a Librarian: (For children)This is an e-form which takes 2 days for a reply. However Year 4 to 12 students have free online tutoring
Free online tutoring: (For children) Year 4 to 12 students have free online tutoring. School students seem to be a priority. This is available Mon-Fr- 4pm-8pm for Maths, English and Science. Study skills are also included. The library employs a professional tutor on contract.
Book Reviews: (For all ages)Sometimes one sentence provided by a professional. However some books have long reviews attached. Library clients can add their own reviews/comments)
Catalogue: (Mainly for youth/adult) Uses quick search - may be sufficient on most occasions, but not all. Clients can enter their own review as well as reading other people's. Directory:
Resources: (Youth/Adult)Only a few databases: Australian Bureau of Statistics
looks interesting. But we know there are many similar
databases including ones with worldwide data. Other databases
are mainly for novel information: Australian Crime Fiction Database.
Australian Poetry Library Spydus password is required for "ABC
World" geographical database and a few others with literary reviews.
Other Services still in traditional form
Book Club: This is the answer to Clarence River's book review forum. However it is
a meeting of members for discussions. It covers a more intimate social
need and seems a good promotion.
Events: Often talks
JP: Which library branch offers one and when. A most useful service when
the need arises.
Local Interests: Local history and biography documents are kept at Gordon.
This would be similar to Brisbane State Libraries Collection.
but much smaller , I would expect.
Appearance. Gordon library has a big area for students to study and more
computer access. Multimedia: The affect of multimedia appears
mainly to have reduced the librarians' work,
and given patrons better access to information they
used before. Many patrons have not yet used the newest electronic
technologies and don't realise the local libraries have
lagged behind in offering all services now available
Why is Gordon Library slow to take up the latest 2.0 technology
While many middle and higher income earners live on the North Shore, many appear happy to send their children to private schools to give them an advantage over the rest of the community. In addition councils are run by many with an interest in real estate or financial concerns. One of their solutions is to turn Turramurra branch library into a car park. The North shore libraries generally don't ask for qualifications for library assistants. I expect this keeps wages. This in turn means library staff are not up to date with the latest 2.0 Technology.
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