“Knowledge is knowing... or knowing where to find out”~ Alvin Toffler
Week 6. Google Universe.
What do you like about the Google product? What do you dislike? Would you recommend the product to friends and colleagues?
Google is my favorite source for searching out any subjects in any field!
Who hasn’t used Google Maps at least once? Google Maps compete with GPS, and some people with “topographical cretinism” still prefer directions on a piece of paper instead of an annoying machine’s voice…
Gmail- a free webmail service provided by Google. We opened our Gmail accounts to be able to participate in this training. I’ve notice that more and more CPL customers use Gmail now for their E-mail address which proves its efficiency and popularity.
But I had no idea about Google Earth and other interesting and useful products! Thanks to our trainers who give us an internal approach to this site!
Google Translate- the most useful tool for me; a fast on- line dictionary, and real time saving! Of course, anyone trying to translate a phrase or a web page, might come up with some very interesting result, and even more ridiculous answer…good reason to laugh…
I’ve tried Google Images by simply inserting my name and was surprised to get so much information. Then I put the “Slavyansky Club” name and was even more surprised to find out all the articles I had written for the Club’s web- site, along with all the pictures illustrating those articles…Wow!
I would recommend Picasa Albums, another free product from Google, because some of my friends already have created their photo albums there, and I’ve seen those albums. Editing and sharing seems easy and quick.
In conclusion, Google offers wonderful products, and as the Russian- American co-founder of Google Sergey Brin has said "…in our lifetime everyone may have tools of equal power”.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
“Never discourage anyone... who continually makes progress, no matter how slow” - Plato
Week 5. Facebook
1) Why do you think social networking sites are so popular? What are the main appeal factors?
At least two clue words answer the question: networking and social. Now days, in our busy life it’s convenient to contact your colleagues, relatives and friends through Facebook, Classmates, etc. There is a possibility to send one to all messages that reaches its participants right away. Pictures, video inserting is another appeal factor for Facebook fans.
2) For you, is Facebook useful or a time-waster?
I joined Facebook before this training, and became more and more comfortable using it on an every day basis. It gives me the opportunity to keep connected with the Russian community, especially overseas friends, and inform them about any important news in my life as well as to find about theirs.
Quick access from this site to different links definitely saves time and makes the resource user friendly.
I like being a part of Calgary Public Library group where I can find information about events at Central and other branches.
Recently, I’ve joined a new group I’ll Bet I Can Find 1,000,000 People Who Think Libraries Are Important. It’s very interesting to read about library and books impact on people all over the world.
And, last but not least, as a Facebook member I am able to place advertisement about the events of the Organization “Slavyansky Cultural Club”. This is an example of the latest one.
Musical Play Mama
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Street: 3316 - 28 Avenue SW
City/Town: Calgary, AB
Details on web-site http://sccalgary.com
Week 5. Facebook
1) Why do you think social networking sites are so popular? What are the main appeal factors?
At least two clue words answer the question: networking and social. Now days, in our busy life it’s convenient to contact your colleagues, relatives and friends through Facebook, Classmates, etc. There is a possibility to send one to all messages that reaches its participants right away. Pictures, video inserting is another appeal factor for Facebook fans.
2) For you, is Facebook useful or a time-waster?
I joined Facebook before this training, and became more and more comfortable using it on an every day basis. It gives me the opportunity to keep connected with the Russian community, especially overseas friends, and inform them about any important news in my life as well as to find about theirs.
Quick access from this site to different links definitely saves time and makes the resource user friendly.
I like being a part of Calgary Public Library group where I can find information about events at Central and other branches.
Recently, I’ve joined a new group I’ll Bet I Can Find 1,000,000 People Who Think Libraries Are Important. It’s very interesting to read about library and books impact on people all over the world.
And, last but not least, as a Facebook member I am able to place advertisement about the events of the Organization “Slavyansky Cultural Club”. This is an example of the latest one.
Musical Play Mama
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Ukrainian Cultural Centre
Street: 3316 - 28 Avenue SW
City/Town: Calgary, AB
Details on web-site http://sccalgary.com
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty” ~Henry Ford
Week 4. Wikipedia
1) How easy or difficult was it to find articles that needed editing? Were the errors you found factual or grammar / spelling?
I use Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, a lot when I need to find a quick answer on a certain subject. It was interesting to find out more about how this particular resource is working, thanks to our training!
I think that the articles are written very well because they have been created and corrected by many Internet users, some of them are real experts in their field of interest and knowledge. At least, we believe so.
I’ve tried to check out information in Russian and found only one minor grammar mistake in one of the articles. Not bad!
2) Were you able to find a topic obscure enough that Wikipedia doesn’t cover it? If so, congratulations! If you managed to publish an article, comment on the process.
I don’t feel that I can be an expert for any of the articles, even though when I tried to find one topic that interests me, I couldn’t get it. Back to Google!
Week 4. Wikipedia
1) How easy or difficult was it to find articles that needed editing? Were the errors you found factual or grammar / spelling?
I use Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, a lot when I need to find a quick answer on a certain subject. It was interesting to find out more about how this particular resource is working, thanks to our training!
I think that the articles are written very well because they have been created and corrected by many Internet users, some of them are real experts in their field of interest and knowledge. At least, we believe so.
I’ve tried to check out information in Russian and found only one minor grammar mistake in one of the articles. Not bad!
2) Were you able to find a topic obscure enough that Wikipedia doesn’t cover it? If so, congratulations! If you managed to publish an article, comment on the process.
I don’t feel that I can be an expert for any of the articles, even though when I tried to find one topic that interests me, I couldn’t get it. Back to Google!
Monday, April 12, 2010
>"We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself" ~Lloyd Alexander
Week 3. Delicious
1) What are the advantages of storing, sharing, and tagging web content this way? What are the disadvantages?
Advantages are:
Access from any computer at any time- very handy
Organizing and keeping bookmarks by using tags
Combining sources under tag bundles
Sharing with anyone on the Web
Quick and systemized search and browse
Having favorite, most popular bookmarks for CPL
After all, somebody has done the work for you!
Disadvantages are:
There is no material written in Russian!
Tags are personal choices. They could be varied, and inaccurate or difficult to figure out
2) How comfortable are you using Best Websites, after this practice? Do you have any tips for using Best Websites on Delicious?
This bookmarking web service is new to me, so I’d like to practice it more to become more comfortable. After talking to my colleagues Melanie and Maureen, to whom I am very grateful for their help, I realized that this is a good tool for Reference Assistance but I don’t see how it could be used by Circulation staff in our busy branch other than to recommend for curious customers.
Yes, the founder Joshua Schachter with his 20,000 links had to come up with something innovative like this to organize the chaos. For me personally, I am going to stay loyal to Google for searching, especially information in Russian, but will try Delicious for expanding and organizing my search as well.
Week 3. Delicious
1) What are the advantages of storing, sharing, and tagging web content this way? What are the disadvantages?
Advantages are:
Access from any computer at any time- very handy
Organizing and keeping bookmarks by using tags
Combining sources under tag bundles
Sharing with anyone on the Web
Quick and systemized search and browse
Having favorite, most popular bookmarks for CPL
After all, somebody has done the work for you!
Disadvantages are:
There is no material written in Russian!
Tags are personal choices. They could be varied, and inaccurate or difficult to figure out
2) How comfortable are you using Best Websites, after this practice? Do you have any tips for using Best Websites on Delicious?
This bookmarking web service is new to me, so I’d like to practice it more to become more comfortable. After talking to my colleagues Melanie and Maureen, to whom I am very grateful for their help, I realized that this is a good tool for Reference Assistance but I don’t see how it could be used by Circulation staff in our busy branch other than to recommend for curious customers.
Yes, the founder Joshua Schachter with his 20,000 links had to come up with something innovative like this to organize the chaos. For me personally, I am going to stay loyal to Google for searching, especially information in Russian, but will try Delicious for expanding and organizing my search as well.
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