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It okay. I found some information, but nothing exciting.

Library Things

Just tackled Library Thing very quickly. It is simple to use. The hardest part was picking some books to add in, as I have read so many and it gets hard to remember them all! My picks are available at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/craned23things

Since many people know I am a student of yoga, I thought it would be good so show one of the books I recommended. Here's my short review:

"A classic collection of the great Swami's work. It could also be called his 'Great Hits' collection. It offers a deep insight into the ancient teachings of yoga. Definately recommended for students who want to take yoga beyond the mat."

Clippy on Blogs

Attached is an online image generated through http://www.imagegenerator.net/. I still don't know anyone who finds that paperclip useful ...

RSS - Rocking Syndicated Services

The RSS portion took a little time to move through, but it was not very hard to figure out. Now that I understand it better, I can see the use of a site like Bloglines. It is very straightforward to use and much easier than downloading software to do the same thing. Not sure if I am going to keep using it. I like to see more than just a narrow range of topics, which it seems like Bloglines could narrow people into.

jigsaw7324451

jigsaw7324451
Originally uploaded by craned23things

Just one of the fun Flickr mash-ups that are available. This one is the puzzle mash-up. Now if I can only find those missing pieces ...

Web 2.0 - Flickring Away at It

Even though I am perceived as a techie, I am not someone who salivates over new technology. If anything, I am a bit stuck in my ways, becoming comfortable and very proficient with the technology that I know and reluctant to try something new. So I had been holding off looking at Flickr, even though I had heard good things about it. However, once I get over the stumbling block of getting started, I usually find that the technology is simpler than first assumed. And after awhile, it can be fun finding the different tools and gadgets to add in. So let's see what the next couple of "things" have in store.

The All Encompassing allCIRC

Palm Beach County Library allCIRC
Originally uploaded by latcorp

Attached is a photo of the Wellington allCirc machine. It works most of the time. It occassionally offers its own version of Readers Advisory (you don't want High School Musical, you want The Exorcist). And it has kept us on our toes with its needy nature. However, it does seem to have reduced the number of stolen videos ...

Wellington Staff Blogs

Below are a list of all the Wellington Branch Staff Blogs that have been brought to my attention so far. They are in no particular order. If you want your blog added to the list, just email me the link.

Steve
http://23thingsaboutsteve.blogspot.com/

Matthew
http://asinglefabric.blogspot.com/

Amanda
http://amandawel.blogspot.com/

Ken
http://ken-bookie.blogspot.com/

Carol
http://wizard123-wizard123-rennersblog.blogspot.com/

Geri
http://zobe66.blogspot.com/

Cindi
http://crazyforsudoku.blogspot.com/

Barb
http://23cosas.blogspot.com/

Sharon
http://chocolatespaniel.blogspot.com/

Susan
http://bookszandthingsz.blogspot.com/

Rebeca
http://ticathoughts.blogspot.com/

Tona
http://sexysolidgold.blogspot.com/

Margaret
http://librarycake.blogspot.com/

Hanna
http://auntiehannasbooks.blogspot.com/

Annmarie
http://mimiatwel.blogspot.com/

Andrea
http://yellowbrickroad1.blogspot.com/

Catherine
http://blueraincoat-blueraincoat.blogspot.com/

Haibi
http://buddha-skateboad.blogspot.com/

Karen
http://kbwwel.blogspot.com/

Chandra
http://circgoddess.blogspot.com/

Belinda
http://belilou.blogspot.com/

Alex
http://isosceles-isosceles.blogspot.com/

Srijana
http://nepalblog-srijana.blogspot.com/

You can add these names into a list on your blog as links. Go into the layout and choose it as a new element. However, you have to add them one at a time.

Bloggerful Libraries

Blogs are a potentially powerful tool for libraries. One of the things it can do is allow library staff to interact with the public much more easily than before. So staff can post reviews of books, hints on searching, and adverstise programs very easily without any need for techinical skills. Also, it can serve as a way for the public to interact with the library on a new level through commenting on the blogs. Although this adds a new level in terms of moderating the comments. I think blogs will play more and more of a role in the library world.

Comments on the 7 1/2 Habits

The 7 1/2 habits are very similar to the 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. I have found in my life that learning is important. It can be very exciting to learn new things. But it also takes some effort, especially in self-learning. I find that I learn better when I have a reason and a deadline attached to it. So I am interested in going through the 23 Things program. The most difficult part will be making these postings as creative and fun as possible so that others would be interested in reading them.