Sunday, January 25, 2009

OCLS and Library 2.0

It's amazing to see OCLS keeping up with technology. Staff sharing their photos on Flickr is very interesting. Community and staff sharing memories of this area with Orlando Memory is exciting. The open format of staff sharing ideas with Orange Seed is good for all of OCLS staff.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Chain, chain, change

The library is constantly changing which helps us all grow. In the mission statement for the library, I like the part that library brings value to its residents in so many ways. It provides something for everyone through collections, staff, services and facilities. Patrons enjoy dvd's for entertainment, books for education and unlimited interests, computer classes, programs of all kinds. Most people grew up with going to the library for book reports, term papers or just for fun reading. I know I did. I enjoy the library.

Open Source

Open source seems like a friendly way to communicate. We have Wikis at the library for depts. and branches, so everyone can stay informed to whats going on in the library. OCLS technology makes it easier for patrons to get their books and questions answered. Patrons can reserve their items to be sent to their home anytime on the computer. Patrons can e-mail us and we e-mail them back for whatever they may need. Communication is getting easier and better all the time.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Health, Wellness and Technology

The lesson reminded me of how the media and modern world is concerned and should be of our healthl Technology making exercise more fun is such a bonus. It was interesting to see the what is out there that can get people, and keep people motivated with exercise.