I probably gained the most from revisiting professional websites, but the most enjoyable task was editing pictures with Picnik. I had fun exploring everything in Webolution. I look forward to using the new information to assist people in the library.

My favorite website is www.shira.net.  I have used it to locate dance instructors, workshops, and performances in 3 different states. I have also visited the website for information about music and dance terminology.  I start every morning with a visit to www.cnn.com and www.nytimes.com.  I have a difficult time finding the motivation to try new recipes without a pretty picture to go along with it, so thanks for the introduction to www.tastespotting.com.

I used Picnik to edit this photo.  Now it is blog worthy.

Sales people may hoard the secrets to their success, but librarians love to share information! That’s what I like about Infopeople.org. The archived webcasts offer free training opportunities, as well as a chance see new ways to share information in presentations.  This task introduced me to Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki.  Sometimes I wonder how my goals and projects compare with the things other librarians in the same position are doing. The Best Practices Wiki eases the isolation and provides a huge range of ideas for programs and outreach. I will definitely be returning.

The Building Department for Mesa County, found on the County page, is a great source for information about permits and building requirements.  According to the link to socioeconomic data, GJ is in for a big jump in population between 2010-1020.  Overall, the county page is a good place to find current local information. The Colorado webpage makes it easy to locate information about Occupational/Professional Licensing requirements, a question asked by many patrons. I spent time mapping my neighborhood for sex offenders from the Colorado webpage. Hooray, no violent sex offenders living across the street! Life’s not all bad. I love Palisade’s page. It’s such a busy community, but the town’s page makes it easy to find out what is going on.

I got a whopping 90%. I overlooked question 7.  I think circulation procedures was a good topic to include. Just another reminder that I need to spend a little more time cross training there. I think the quiz should also reinforce the idea the we DO NOT need to decorate the desks with printed copies of all the available information.

This is a converted URL for a merchandise shop from a Middle Eastern Dance performance couple,  Leyla and Roland.

http://tinyurl.com/Leyla-and-Roland-goods

It was a simple process, though I could not figure out how to convert it to just the text. I converted a photo from a jpg to a bmp file.  It was quick and easy. I am sure it would be a great tool for those in need, but I don’t think I have had a patron ask me about converting files.

I spent a big chunk of one graduate level class focusing on Koa, an open source integrated library system. The class was so poorly coordinated, I came away confused and a little hesitant to explore anything open source. I had heard great things about OpenOffice, but had never investigated it before Webolution. Office Writer looks to be just as functional as MS Word, though I did not compare every feature.  The tool bar for Office Writer actually looks a little simpler to navigate.  The promotion of open source software parallels the promotion of equal access to information that is at the core of librarianship.