Wiki Week

I have finally had time to sit down and start on wiki week.

Wikis can have an important role in getting all kinds of information out there. I really like the idea of the public contributing to a library wiki. This could be anything from book reviews to general subject information. I'm sure this would be appreciated as it can also be seen as an opportunity to learn about new technologies as well.

The Best Practices wiki is a great idea for librarians. Why learn by trial and error when someone else has already worked out a problem?

I am enjoying this.

RSS Week

I hope I've understood your instructions for the RSS feeds. I haven't paid too much attention to the idea of them until now, but aren't they just the cat's whiskers!

The button below is for the ABS feed, and my account includes an "About Cats" feed.This is no surprise to those who know me, or those who have heard Carmen Miranda (3 guesses) in full voice.

From a library point of view, I could see a blog which includes a number of useful feeds. Perhaps the patrons could be persuaded to respond if they can find the latest news, finance etc. all in the one place.

The account I have set up includes

• The Powerhouse Museum
• A Phrase a Week
• About Cats
• News
• Cooking for Engineers
• Popgadget - Personal Tech for Women
• The Shifted Librarian
  
  
  

Yes, I have enjoyed the Web 2.0 experience so far.

I didn't have any problems uploading the pictures of chocolate from Flickr. I saved them to my desktop and uploaded them from there.

Come on RSS feeds, I'm ready for you.

P.S.Does Weight Watchers chocolate custard count?

Flickr Week

Today, I have a conscious.

This morning I watched a story on Channel 9's Sunday program about the Cocoa industry in West Africa. The confectionery industry pays very little to the plantation owners for their cocoa, so the children are expected to collect the cocoa bean instead of going to school. How very sad.

I have decided not to buy chocolate again! I understand that it is a sacrifice but we all must do our bit.

And I'm sure that I only have to look at pictures of chocolate for the strongest cravings to be satisfied.

And along the way I may even succeed in helping myself - and not necessarily to other people's chocolate. Watch this space.

Blog Week

I'm sitting at home waiting for my car to be fixed -I'm sure it's not my fault that it's broken.

I'm thinking ok, I can do this and guess what? I can and I am. It hasn't taken too long to get this far (although it takes less time to put water in the radiator).

What else am I thinking about? I'm thinking that I just might enjoy taking part in this. Today I have also downloaded Skype and now I can talk to all my Skype friends free of charge. Well, I don't actually have any Skype friends yet, but then I don't have a headset and mike either (must put it on the list).

Will you be my friend? Just download Skype here.

Yes, I think I may enjoy this.