Thing 16 - YouTube

I have used Youtube many times before, only for personal use only. (pre-school videos, 80's and 90's music clips)

I took a look at mainly Lending Services targeted Youtube clips and found quite a few there. Some are very amusing. I found this one below on trying to keep the silence in the library. I hope it embedded correctly.

http://youtu.be/FkuWAiwVfts

I didn't think I'd be able to use Youtube in my work, but looking at different clips primarily on Lending Services gives me ideas on promotion etc.

Thing 15 - Slideshare and Prezi

I enjoyed looking at Slideshare and Prezi. There are some amazing presentations out there.
I'm still a very basic PowerPoint user, so what people can and have produced. Wow.
I took a look at "beautiful libraries in the World" on Slideshare, and watched a few presentations in Prezi.
The fact that people can just download and use presentations already created is a bonus for teaching or generic topics.

In my daily work, I wouldn't have a need for using either tool, but it's good to know its out there.

Thing 14 - Collaboration Tools

Today I investigated collaboration tools. I had a look at all the tools from the list, except Skype as I use that already at home. (never thought of it as a collaboration tool)

I really loved looking at Cacoo. I couldn't really use it in my daily work, but I love diagrams! Especially being able to make charts or organisational tables and get everyone to contribute. What a great idea. I could even see it as a family tree tool.

Anymeeting, was another tool that I liked the look of. I know it's designed for business, it looks a bit similar to videoconferencing on campus. I can see the personal use side there. (Bonus being free)
I am a regular user of skype, but don't want to pay the extra money for conference calls. This may look like the answer.

Thing 13

After a month's break from 23 things I'm back on the blog again!

Today I took a look at Facebook, and thankfully we can opt to not join.

I am a member of that generation who lives on Facebook, but unlike most of my friends and family haven't signed up.

I can't see yet how Facebook will affect my work directly, but it's good to have a Facebook presence for those that do use it.

I did try to look at other linked Facebook pages, but as I'm not a member it didn't let me go too far in.