Twitter is being used effectively by CPL to post quick updates on programs and events as well as links to other web pages or areas of the CPL website. It's good to be able to see the "tweets" even without having a Twitter account.
After just a quick tour of the Twitter home page it seems apparent that it's frequently used by those with access to mobile devices and is designed for that purpose. (I notice this on Facebook as well, that updates often come through Twitter via Blackberry or cell phone).
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
May 20 CPL2.0 re Librarything
I was able to go into Librarything and sign up for an account. So far I've added books but haven't gone online to chat or look at tags.
It has been easy so far to get into my Librarything account and modify it as I wish. Hope to do more as time permits. It seems to be quite user friendly with potential for lots of interesting links.
It has been easy so far to get into my Librarything account and modify it as I wish. Hope to do more as time permits. It seems to be quite user friendly with potential for lots of interesting links.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
CPL2.0 May 12 re online docs and calendars
I was able to create a Yahoo calendar very easily since I already use my Yahoo e-mail more than Google (though not as much as my Shaw webmail from home). Also took a tour of Google docs and saw lots of handy templates that could be useful.
I will stick to my traditional paper day-timer rather than an online calendar, however. It's always accessible, easy to update, private, and in no danger of being hacked, ever.
I will stick to my traditional paper day-timer rather than an online calendar, however. It's always accessible, easy to update, private, and in no danger of being hacked, ever.
Monday, May 3, 2010
CPL 2.0 re Flickr and Youtube
I find Youtube both user-friendly and fun to use, both for uploading my own videos and for browsing and looking at music or comedy videos. What's great about Youtube (as opposed to Flickr) is that anyone can go on the site and look at or listen to the videos. One only has to open a Youtube account in order to upload videos, but not to view them.
Flickr, on the other hand, has the disadvantage of limiting access right off the bat. I did set up a Flickr account just now but deleted it once I discovered the need to "invite" my contacts to a list, in order for them to look at my photos. That, and the long list of options that required selecting or de-selecting in the privacy settings put me off fairly quickly.
I think if a person wanted a way to organize hundreds or thousands of photos then Flickr might be a useful tool. For myself, regular e-mail or Facebook are the best options for photo sharing at the moment.
Flickr, on the other hand, has the disadvantage of limiting access right off the bat. I did set up a Flickr account just now but deleted it once I discovered the need to "invite" my contacts to a list, in order for them to look at my photos. That, and the long list of options that required selecting or de-selecting in the privacy settings put me off fairly quickly.
I think if a person wanted a way to organize hundreds or thousands of photos then Flickr might be a useful tool. For myself, regular e-mail or Facebook are the best options for photo sharing at the moment.
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