Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Tuesday, 22 October 2013
50 Shades of Social Media 2: Electric boogaloo, down at the Victorian State library.
The State library Victoria wields their curvaceous, domed body with ease through the murky waters that is social media. Their many tiered approach to the baffling beast called "social media" is a full forced attack on the collective mind of their patrons with the soft-kindness of a feathered sword.
The first approach is their Facebook page. Facebook the looming juggernaut is in command of communication. Their loud and obnoxiously clear voice tells all the state libraries followers where they should be to get the most out of the library held events. Facebook is used by the SLV to promote up and coming events associated with the library.
The not so tiny twitter tells tales of information the SLV has found and think the people of Victoria will find interesting or informational. Tweets about Assange's plight or articles on the wellness of children. The seem to be tweeting around once a day to keep in contact with their people.
Flicker is SLV's favorite historian, it holds all their ye olde photographs. Some of sheep, some of footballers and others of ladies on bicycles. This historian likes their photographs, loves them in fact! All the SLV photos seem to be digital copies of historic photographs of Victoria.
YouTube is SLV's version of Hollywood. The SLV YouTube channel holds videos of famous people reading from their favorite books, ways to discover the libaries quirky areas and items, current and cool things going on, and visitors to the library talking about what they think.
Ultimately The state library of Victoria is winning this war on the every shade of social media. With whip and chain in hand they lead the way for the small, frightened, and subservient libraries.
The first approach is their Facebook page. Facebook the looming juggernaut is in command of communication. Their loud and obnoxiously clear voice tells all the state libraries followers where they should be to get the most out of the library held events. Facebook is used by the SLV to promote up and coming events associated with the library.
The not so tiny twitter tells tales of information the SLV has found and think the people of Victoria will find interesting or informational. Tweets about Assange's plight or articles on the wellness of children. The seem to be tweeting around once a day to keep in contact with their people.
Flicker is SLV's favorite historian, it holds all their ye olde photographs. Some of sheep, some of footballers and others of ladies on bicycles. This historian likes their photographs, loves them in fact! All the SLV photos seem to be digital copies of historic photographs of Victoria.
YouTube is SLV's version of Hollywood. The SLV YouTube channel holds videos of famous people reading from their favorite books, ways to discover the libaries quirky areas and items, current and cool things going on, and visitors to the library talking about what they think.
Ultimately The state library of Victoria is winning this war on the every shade of social media. With whip and chain in hand they lead the way for the small, frightened, and subservient libraries.
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
The Mathmatics of Mass Media in organisations.
The positives and negatives of organisations using mass media. The positives can be a huge viewer base, quick spread of information and makes it easy for your viewer base to comment and give feedback.
Some negatives of using social media as an organisation are it is impossible to redact statements or information before people see it, if customers are disgruntled they can make a scene on social media which can quickly snowball and it can also lead to miscommunication or confusion.
Some negatives of using social media as an organisation are it is impossible to redact statements or information before people see it, if customers are disgruntled they can make a scene on social media which can quickly snowball and it can also lead to miscommunication or confusion.
Emma Joy James: 5 Resources for Creating Library Websites
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Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Some webcreation tools used by libraries.
Wix.com Is a HTML5 website builder, which is used by about 37 million sites. It is a free to use service, but if you pay you get added bonuses. It is easy to use because, you dont need to know how to code as it uses predesigned templates. It is an online cloud hosted service that gets it's money through premium upgrades which gets you no ads, more bandwidth, more templates ect. They also offer apps and other things that add flair to their service.
Hayden high school library Is an example of the basic, free version of Wix webcreation service.
Weebly.com Is similar to Wix as they are both drag and drop, easy to use web based website builders. Weebly offers a site that is really easy to access and set up, you can set one up with a facebook account!. It is a widget based builder, similar to blogger, and Weebly will host your site or you can buy your own domain. The pricing is really low, the basic package is free and the highest package is only 8 dollars a month. You can set up a shop on your website which links to your pay pal if needed. Unlike Wix, Weebly offers unlimited storage for your site.
Goodlettsville Middle School Is an example of a Weebly site. It looks professional.
Dreamweaver Is a dipole of Weebly and Wix because you need to buy the package, which can be quite expensive at around $150. It is also very very customisable, if you are able to code. You should be proficiant at coding when using this package otherwise you could get stuck. It offers a far greater control on every aspect of your website. You need to obtain a webhosting service or your own server for the site to be live. Ultimatly Dreamweaver is the best if you have the knowledge and know how to use it to its fullest.
I couldn't find a library site for an example but a great many sites out there use dreamweaver, such as our own WebCT.
Hayden high school library Is an example of the basic, free version of Wix webcreation service.
Weebly.com Is similar to Wix as they are both drag and drop, easy to use web based website builders. Weebly offers a site that is really easy to access and set up, you can set one up with a facebook account!. It is a widget based builder, similar to blogger, and Weebly will host your site or you can buy your own domain. The pricing is really low, the basic package is free and the highest package is only 8 dollars a month. You can set up a shop on your website which links to your pay pal if needed. Unlike Wix, Weebly offers unlimited storage for your site.
Goodlettsville Middle School Is an example of a Weebly site. It looks professional.
Dreamweaver Is a dipole of Weebly and Wix because you need to buy the package, which can be quite expensive at around $150. It is also very very customisable, if you are able to code. You should be proficiant at coding when using this package otherwise you could get stuck. It offers a far greater control on every aspect of your website. You need to obtain a webhosting service or your own server for the site to be live. Ultimatly Dreamweaver is the best if you have the knowledge and know how to use it to its fullest.
I couldn't find a library site for an example but a great many sites out there use dreamweaver, such as our own WebCT.
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
weekly update
This week I have been watching more doctor who. I saw the movie Now you see me.... it was ok. I had a great weekend with my girlfriend. Am feeling pretty tired because my housemates keep waking me up.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
Blogs, The new library website?
Doubtful, But! A blog would be pretty useful to a library as an alternative to a proper website. Why? Because they are free! They are also really simple to use, update and are quick to publish blogs. They are also easily accessed by anyone and easily accessed to update anywhere. Because they are webased they have their own customer service department so you dont have to worry about fixing problems that come up.
Some of the downsides of using a blog as a website is that it is presented in a very limited way know as a "feed". They also lack alot of the freedom an actual website offers. Blogs are more suited to puting out messages and information on thing like events, rather than having a whole organisations information for people to find.
Some of the downsides of using a blog as a website is that it is presented in a very limited way know as a "feed". They also lack alot of the freedom an actual website offers. Blogs are more suited to puting out messages and information on thing like events, rather than having a whole organisations information for people to find.
Free software platforms, The good and the bad.
The Good:
They are free.
They usually come with a load of tutorials.
They are usually well supported by a large community.
Your website is as good as the amount of effort and time you put into it.
The Bad:
It can be hard to grasp the ins and outs of the software.
It might not be as fleshed out as paid software.
It might have bugs in the program.
No customer service.
They are free.
They usually come with a load of tutorials.
They are usually well supported by a large community.
Your website is as good as the amount of effort and time you put into it.
The Bad:
It can be hard to grasp the ins and outs of the software.
It might not be as fleshed out as paid software.
It might have bugs in the program.
No customer service.
Resources for creating a webpage!
A few resources for you guys incase you need to create a webpage any time soon.
1) Youtube is a great source of information and Tutorials because they offer visuals and instruction from a person who can run you through the steps.
2) The site wizard is good because it has a large indepth step by step written instruction and FAQ base.
3) The site Webdesign.com offers some tips for new people. This site is good because it has a lot of information behind it and caters to people that might not know much about this type of thing.
4) WikiHow is a good site because it has pictures and step by step instruction which has been made by anyone and there are hundreds of the wikihows.
5) If you want to get a very very indepth and intensive class for free Khan academy is great if you want to get a lot of information out of it.
1) Youtube is a great source of information and Tutorials because they offer visuals and instruction from a person who can run you through the steps.
2) The site wizard is good because it has a large indepth step by step written instruction and FAQ base.
3) The site Webdesign.com offers some tips for new people. This site is good because it has a lot of information behind it and caters to people that might not know much about this type of thing.
4) WikiHow is a good site because it has pictures and step by step instruction which has been made by anyone and there are hundreds of the wikihows.
5) If you want to get a very very indepth and intensive class for free Khan academy is great if you want to get a lot of information out of it.
Essentials for Library websites.
Some of the most useful things on any libraries website are:
- An OPAC
- Information on events. Possibly in the form of a facebook page link or a link to a blog or even a RSS feed.
- Maps of the surrounding areas to the librarys, Places for public transport, ect.
- A feature for new books, movies and CDs the library has gotten.
- An FAQ section.
- Contact details which include opening times.
- An OPAC
- Information on events. Possibly in the form of a facebook page link or a link to a blog or even a RSS feed.
- Maps of the surrounding areas to the librarys, Places for public transport, ect.
- A feature for new books, movies and CDs the library has gotten.
- An FAQ section.
- Contact details which include opening times.
The week
Hey guys,
I had a five day weekend which was good, except that I lazed around. I am now up to episode 4 season 3 of Doctor Who. I love Tennant he is awesome. I also watched the world's end at the movies and it was hilarious! I suggest you all go watch it. Other than that I slept. The end! hope your weekends were more exciting.
I had a five day weekend which was good, except that I lazed around. I am now up to episode 4 season 3 of Doctor Who. I love Tennant he is awesome. I also watched the world's end at the movies and it was hilarious! I suggest you all go watch it. Other than that I slept. The end! hope your weekends were more exciting.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Favourite library related websites!!
Some of the best library related websites.
Austin Texas virtual library.
I like this site because it is a good look at what is in the near future for libraries and is interesting in its implimentation.I don't like that This has only just been roled out in America and will be a ways off in coming to Australia in this depth.
Libraries australia
The Libraries Australia website is good and fun to find information and get a look at what we will be doing when we get jobs in the field. I don't like that it is really hard to find the website sometimes due to my forgetfulness and googling it doesn't take you too the training part.
Marc 21
The Marc website is full of useful information and has gotten me through a few comp tasks. I don't like the blandness of the Marc site which can drain you when you are spending a long time on work.
RDA toolkit
Similar to Marc the RDA toolkit is interesting and useful because of the information on it, as well as the amount of times I have used it. I don't like that sometimes you can spend twenty minutes trying to find the right rule only to figure out your in the wrong section.
OCLC
The OCLC site is huge and interesting because of its size and what it encompases. I don't like that it can be awkward to navigate the site sometimes.
Austin Texas virtual library.
I like this site because it is a good look at what is in the near future for libraries and is interesting in its implimentation.I don't like that This has only just been roled out in America and will be a ways off in coming to Australia in this depth.
Libraries australia
The Libraries Australia website is good and fun to find information and get a look at what we will be doing when we get jobs in the field. I don't like that it is really hard to find the website sometimes due to my forgetfulness and googling it doesn't take you too the training part.
Marc 21
The Marc website is full of useful information and has gotten me through a few comp tasks. I don't like the blandness of the Marc site which can drain you when you are spending a long time on work.
RDA toolkit
Similar to Marc the RDA toolkit is interesting and useful because of the information on it, as well as the amount of times I have used it. I don't like that sometimes you can spend twenty minutes trying to find the right rule only to figure out your in the wrong section.
OCLC
The OCLC site is huge and interesting because of its size and what it encompases. I don't like that it can be awkward to navigate the site sometimes.
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Dear diary: My favorite social media site.
I use Reddit a lot because it has a huge range of interesting information, picture, and "sub-reddits" (sub groups.) I spend a good lot of my spare time on reddit it has everything.... EVERYTHING!!!
Also this is my weekly LoL cat.... enjoy!
Also this is my weekly LoL cat.... enjoy!
Tuesday, 16 July 2013
Setting up and and customising your blogger blog.
Hey guys,
Just some small youtube videos that might interest you on how to set up and customise your blogger blog.
Setting up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWH0QrOoT-c This one is good but it assumes you know how to set up a gmail account. The poster also has a bad microphone so sound quality is poor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkrqKd3PiU4 This one is good, but the audio quality is also pretty poor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83xFrF8iwHc This one is probably the best in audio quality and the ease that the tutor walks you through the set up. He has a whole series on setting up website accounts and blogs. It also shows you how to creat a g-mail account first.
The blogger set up page also has tutorials so check those out!
Just some small youtube videos that might interest you on how to set up and customise your blogger blog.
Setting up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWH0QrOoT-c This one is good but it assumes you know how to set up a gmail account. The poster also has a bad microphone so sound quality is poor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkrqKd3PiU4 This one is good, but the audio quality is also pretty poor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83xFrF8iwHc This one is probably the best in audio quality and the ease that the tutor walks you through the set up. He has a whole series on setting up website accounts and blogs. It also shows you how to creat a g-mail account first.
The blogger set up page also has tutorials so check those out!
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