Why Tube?

I, along with millions of people, have determined that You Tube is GREAT! .....and .....stupid.

As for usefulness to our public library, I think Book Trailers are a KILLER idea! I think you can get so creative with them, reach a new audience, have fun at work, and keep a wide variety of Book Trailers on our site. I would love to see us embrace this technology and use some space in the teen room to show our creations.

Some other uses might include:

How to check stuff out : e.g. check out videos, audios, books, etc. using our self check machines.

How to search for items.

Keep folks up to date on library changes and even the parking structure!

Short bookclub questions and discussions.

Virtual Tours of the Library

Storytimes or puppet shows for kids

How to do research for teens

.....stuff like that......

My two cents.

Pandora's Box

I created a couple of different Pandora radio stations for myself. I found this really easy and intuitive to do. But when I wanted to move it/post it/mention it/ on Facebook, I got some NONintuitive questions that I didn't know how to answer (to avoid getting a bunch of junk of my Facebook, or screwing it up, or allowing others access, etc.) so much for ease of use from that end.

However, the radio stations are very cool. The suggestions are pretty well targeted. And I enjoyed using it. I don't know how often I will be listening to music on my computer just because I am from a generation that has lots of cds, moved music to an iPod already, or can find it on satellite tv. But at least it is there.

Google Docs!

I have loved using Google Docs! I am able to access all sorts of spreadsheets and other shared documents from any computer. Sharing is easy and fast.
I really think this is an huge step forward and appreciate Adam showing me this a while back!

NYC Public Library embedded google map

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=denton,+tx&daddr=45th+Ave+to:30.372875,-90.966797+to:New+york+city+public+library&geocode=FXnR-gEd9N01-inRsYjAoExMhjEb-xRIy3REcg%3BFSo6vAIdUgtd-g%3B%3BFTzWbQIdmCCX-yk7ynZ9AFnCiTEz1RUn5gAUtw&hl=en&mra=dpe&mrcr=0&mrsp=2&sz=4&via=1,2&sll=37.09024,-77.607422&sspn=31.564064,56.162109&layer=tc&ie=UTF8&ll=40.752589,-73.981504&spn=0.013329,0.054846&z=14&cbll=40.752623,-73.981515&panoid=79UozX-FNDI3Y5ga1RdJTA&cbp=11,208.13652299999998,,0,-11.732978&photoid=fr-2576086795

good time for tiny url huh?

TinyURL and USendIt

Yippee! A couple of applications that I will definitely use.

1. TinyURL: Great for making a memorable (and usable) URL for some long, complicated thing that no one would use or remember. This is great for sending out photos of the Lego buildings or linking things to our website that make for a quick and easy click-it!

Very easy to use, no problems emailing the tinyurl out, piece of cake!

2. USendIt: Whether it be a library video or something that we try to video on a new MinoHD Flip Video camera (that I really want to buy), this will be a simple way to send the large video files via email. I can send videos out to patrons or to family members and not have it kicked back due to the large nature of MPeg files. or other other video files.

Great tips! Thanks!