#23 Summary

Yes, the program was at times challenging, some components were fun and yes, I'm glad I took the journey. I now feel as though I am on the same page as the techno-literate. Atleast I can nod intelligently if some one asks have you heard of...? Some of the technologies I knew in name only, so it was great to have first hand experience . Wikis, podcasts, RSS and library thing were stand outs , and I'll definitely look in to these further and use these applications at work. YouTubes were a personal favourite . The 2.0 activities has given me a good basis and the confidence to explore further and build on skills. Thanks to Lynette and the team for making the Learning 2.0 program available.

#22 Audio books (or The end in sight)

There are library members who prefer audio books, so the World EBook Fair -Gutenberg really adds another dimension that we can promote. I noticed that there are books in various languages that would suit some of our local community and extend the library's community language collections. - example -Classic Chinese Literature Collection. The cost to the user is minimal, if not free. The Project Gutenberg surprisingly started as far back as 1971. The Australian site was set up in 2001. As all titles are in the public domain the titles tend to be "the classics" - adult and children's titles. Some titles are regularly on school reading lists - My Brilliant Career and For the term of his natural life as an example. - a good alternative if all print copies are on loan. The fact that these are all downloadable to the various mobile technologies out there is fantastic.

#21 Podcasts, smodcasts

Like Youtube, I can see many practical applications for the library setting - use as an information services tool,introduction packages - new members, author talks and link podcast to themes /preams to library events, podcasts to highlight library innovations and other news, surveys, guides. Exploring Podcast.net I discovered podcasts for all subjects imaginable. I scanned some of the author and writer podcasts example Diana Gabaldon Podcast. A link to her website is also available. In Podcastalley there were Authors on Tour live, a free weekly podcast featuring bestselling authors reading and discussing their newest books, Much ado about books - a book talk radio show- interviews from New York Times bestselling authors and Meet the Author - a podcast where leading writers tell you what they feel about their books. Podcasts, definitely have potential as an enhancement for the library website.

#20 You too can YouTube

Hi, I love YouTube! I even found videos of my fave pianists performing fave compositions . Some of the videos showed the performances close up so I was able to have a look at the more technical aspects of their playing .

I believe the max length of video is 10 minutes. This application could be used in the library setting for promotion, recap of events and library activities, surveys ,various instructional/ training programs for staff or public - e.g. new members - library layout , how to use the catalogue.

Groups, under the Community Tab enables you to share videos and have discussions on a common theme. The videos can not be downloaded to watch later . You can subscribe and be alerted to new videos.

If you like jazz, here is one of a number of videos that Joe has on YouTube. playing the standard 'Smoke gets in your eyes". Joe Chindamo, is an Australian Jazz Performer /friend from college days . Support Australian artists.... To see the full screen you can click the button bottom right of the video.