task #10

As far as the new website goes, I think it's groovy! Thanks to the team who worked so hard on it. I found it difficult to remember things are at the bottom, but it will just take some getting used to. I found everything I looked for fairly quickly and with little effort. Our patrons will like being able to quickly navigate to the perfect page they want!

Task #9 Universal Class

I registered and really looked at a few classes. I can't fit it in right now,  however it seems there is something in here for everyone. A universal class through the library looks free, while they have prices on them going through the webolution link. If they are free, this is an invaluable benefit for our patrons and staff!

I can see our homeschooling groups really using Universal Classes.

Wonderful!!

Task #8

This is a great lib guide. I was thrilled to find out about Google translate! I just love this place! I learned a lot about our Spanish lib guide. What a great job the staff did creating this. Thanks. I will use this most at the lower PC when signing up a new patron from the literacy center. ( and I forgot, my score was 7/10 at first, then better after I searched some more 9/10)

task #7 cloud computing

I guess I don't trust 'the cloud'. I still feel like I'll lose it all! I think after watching the videos it could work to my advantage to use one of these methods for file sharing such as pics for the fam. I have shown patrons how to do this, I have just been too scared to try it myself! Now if I can just jump off the cliff of fear........

#6 The Quiz

Wow!! I got them all right!! I am so proud of me. I always combine ways to find info if possible that way when one way turns up very little I have a backup plan. None of the answers surprised me.

Question:

A patron comes in after a job search, needing a great resume, not knowing how to come up with one.

A. Show them how to get on a computer and open word, then leave them to "figure it out".
B. Give them a list of computer classes, explain them, and make them aware of our Book a librarian option.
C. Point them to our databases....Optimal Resume.
D. Help them learn how to use the catalog to find and place holds on books that will help them.
E. Any combo of B, C, or/and D.

E, of course, is the right answer.

extra credit: Google a Day

Well, I need to play with this a lot more to have as much fun as there is to have. This is something I love. Trivia, not good at it, but love to read and learn. It's great reviewing how to search using Google, although it has been the primary search tool I've used for a long time. Google a Day will provide fun EVERY day!!

I guess you can put me in for the gift certificate. Thanks.

Task #5 Chiltons

I walk patrons through Chilton all the time! I love it! This is so easy to use if you know exactly what you're looking for. It keeps our paper manuals much cleaner also!! Chilton has information about cars that dates back far enough for the oldest car repair jobs. If it runs, Chilton probably has the repair info on it.  We even use this at home. I just looked up how to replace the alternator on my son's car and now I know I could print it off at home and wah-la, we can fix. This is the best place to go for DIY car repairs.

Task #4 E-Readers

 I would choose the Nook Wi-fi. Simply put, that allows a person the freedom they need to browse and buy titles on the go. It isn't that much more cost-wise, $150, and it got all good or very good ratings. It's overall score was 53, according to the Consumer Reports article in Volume 75, issue 12, pg. 40-41, December 1, 2010, titled; "E Book Readers: They've Never Been Better or Cheaper". That is an average number, right? Also, it is a Consumer Reports best buy!

For the most part the e readers have a lot of the same features. I would buy the nook almost solely because it  would allow me to read library material--free.

How to use:
Turn on the nook or wake it up, choose and check out a title, then last, transfer title over from adobe digital additions to the nook.

Task #3

CR article "Electronics: A World of choices" dated 1/2011 was the most recent best... article I found on smart phones.

"Izzy Quits Guns N Roses" was the article that grabbed my attention in the 1/9/92 issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

Enter me in the drawing for the Sony reader if I'm right please. I already entered for the $100 once, why be redundant? 

Speller Guy

Braaannndiiii....How do you spell puleaaase? Yes, please was the word. He is so funny!

Task #2

I learned in this task that library basics will start being an offered class here at our library. I also learned one of our newest board members is Joe Taylor. My score after much hunting and clicking was 9/10...I know, not perfect. Better luck next time I guess.

Task #1

I want to win a gift certificate for downtown. BTW, David B. picked the name!