Beyond Method 3

Google Maps and creating a mashup was very easy to do. The added feature of a map would help new students and parents in finding our library. Visitors would quickly be able to get walking or driving directions to our campus library.
Yes I see myself using this feature in the future.

Beyond Method #2

I think Netvibes homepage looks to be the best option for librarians. A customized home page, with a clean layout and subdued colors would provide a different way to experience our library on the web.
The homepage could include our welcome message, programs, announcements, blogs, uploads, news, and current weather conditions.

Advanced Dance Method

In the Discovery Exercise, I changed the font, color and image of my old template using the Template Designer. I looked at the Page Elements and Gadgets. I added more information to my profile. I changed my profile photo and then registered my blog.

Method #12

During my journey through, A Dozen Ways to Two-Step Program, I found chatting and instant messaging to be exciting and one of my favorite steps. After completing that method I found myself chatting more often online. I also, enjoyed posting and sharing pictures online. After learning how to share pictures I plan to share more often. This program has helped me to be more comfortable with emerging technologies.I found all the methods used in this program useful and educational. If another program like this was offered, I would like to participate in it again.

Method #11

Pod casts can have many uses in libraries, such as

- Library Tours
- Information Literacy and Research Help
- Library updates and library news
- Library events
- Student training
Getting the word out to students, staff, patrons, and other users would be a beneficial way of using pod casts as an educational tool to further advance their educational goals. Pod casts is another tool that will help our students to find more ways the library can become more useful in their studies.If the library posts pod casts on their website it would allow the professors to have access to these resources that would be beneficial to use their classrooms.

Method #10

Wiki's are online content repositories that allow others to contribute and modify entries.
Wikis can be an environment that allows anyone to add, edit, or delete pages. Some Wikis require registered membership, and others are private, but many allow anyone with access to the Web to contribute
Many free or inexpensive Wiki engines and Wiki farms are available.
Wikis support communication and knowledge sharing which is essential to libraries.
Wikis provide a great "starting place" or overview of a topic, but are categorized as a "general encyclopedia," which should not be cited when conducting serious research

Method #9

I found chatting online was extremely easy and surprisingly fun. Our library does not offer online chatting services and I do not think that they will provide these services in the future. I do not think that online chatting between employees are necessary because we have phone extensions and email. Online chatting amongst employees and students can be impersonal, it is hard to understand the tone behind the conversation and sometimes it is difficult to understand the urgency of the conversation.