I didn't understand the instructions very well. Were we supposed to only look up Consumer Reports? The instructions didn't say so but that's what happened in the video. So, I think the answer is 04/2011.
For extra credit - Michael Jackson: The Making of The King of Pop.
Sony Reader, please
This is a great thing to know about. I didn't know about this before and will probably use it a lot, myself. Thanks, Cari!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Task #2 Website Scavenger Hunt
My score was 90%. I missed the question about what library we link to for help with error messages. Cari DID admit that it was kind of a trick question.
Friday, November 5, 2010
CAL 2010 Pt. 2
The Anythink libraries do a lot of things differently, other than dumping Dewey. One of the things I liked a lot was that they combined JF books with JF audiobooks. I think this would help our circs for audiobooks because parents often want the book and the audiobook at the same time and if they were next to each other on the shelves it would be that much easier for them to find. In general, I love how dumping Dewey allows you to put materials pretty much wherever you want. Whenever I go to a new library or bookstore I check out their music area. At the Anythink libraries, the music books, magazines, dvds and cds are all in the same spot! Brilliant! And, of course, this is true for other subjects, as well. As a patron, I would love this. I love the concept that they are trying to make their libraries more like community centers than research facilities.
One keynote speaker suggested that libraries are becoming more like kitchens and less like grocery stores. A place to use things, to do things, rather than just a place to get things. That came from the keynote address from George Needham and Joan Frye Williams. www.georgeandjoan.com. They had a lot of good things to say. For example, they suggest that libraries should be more concerned with transformation than information. Helping to transform people's lives rather than just provide them with info. Also, that we are here to share materials, not to guard them. They pointed out that we often presume guilt of patrons and that we need to focus on relationships rather than transactions. Another point they made was that we must learn to help patrons on their terms. We have to think about the civilian point-of-view.
Well, I did pick up more than that at CAL but that is all that I have coherent notes on, so I'll leave it at that.
One keynote speaker suggested that libraries are becoming more like kitchens and less like grocery stores. A place to use things, to do things, rather than just a place to get things. That came from the keynote address from George Needham and Joan Frye Williams. www.georgeandjoan.com. They had a lot of good things to say. For example, they suggest that libraries should be more concerned with transformation than information. Helping to transform people's lives rather than just provide them with info. Also, that we are here to share materials, not to guard them. They pointed out that we often presume guilt of patrons and that we need to focus on relationships rather than transactions. Another point they made was that we must learn to help patrons on their terms. We have to think about the civilian point-of-view.
Well, I did pick up more than that at CAL but that is all that I have coherent notes on, so I'll leave it at that.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
CAL 2010 Pt. 1
Going to CAL for the first time was a great experience for me. I learned a lot and got inspired a lot.
One of the best parts about driving to Loveland was that Donna, Sharlene, Randalee and I got to stop at two of the Anythink branches. These libraries are AMAZING! We were all blown away! We were given a tour and we were grinning the entire time. The non-Dewey system is impressive but there a lot of other things about Anythink that are great, too. These are brand-new libraries with beautiful architecture and design. The spaces are so inviting! It was hard to leave. I highly recommend that any and all library employees go visit if they can. I have some photos that I'd love to share, as soon as I figure out how to upload them to this blog and/or the wiki. http://www.anythinklibraries.org/
Quite a few of us attended the workshop put on by Anythink on Thursday morning. We got a lot of great ideas to use for the Fruita branch and perhaps the whole district, in the future. I really hope we do end up going all Dewey-free. It makes a lot of sense to me.
Since I am always on the info desk, I think I'll write these posts about CAL in parts, because I don't really have the time to write about it all in one sitting. So this ends Pt. 1.
One of the best parts about driving to Loveland was that Donna, Sharlene, Randalee and I got to stop at two of the Anythink branches. These libraries are AMAZING! We were all blown away! We were given a tour and we were grinning the entire time. The non-Dewey system is impressive but there a lot of other things about Anythink that are great, too. These are brand-new libraries with beautiful architecture and design. The spaces are so inviting! It was hard to leave. I highly recommend that any and all library employees go visit if they can. I have some photos that I'd love to share, as soon as I figure out how to upload them to this blog and/or the wiki. http://www.anythinklibraries.org/
Quite a few of us attended the workshop put on by Anythink on Thursday morning. We got a lot of great ideas to use for the Fruita branch and perhaps the whole district, in the future. I really hope we do end up going all Dewey-free. It makes a lot of sense to me.
Since I am always on the info desk, I think I'll write these posts about CAL in parts, because I don't really have the time to write about it all in one sitting. So this ends Pt. 1.
Sept. Task - LibGuide
It's good to know about this. I doubt I'll ever have an opportunity to suggest it to a patron, while working in the children's center, but you never know. I got an 83.3333333 % on the quiz. I couldn't find the League of Women Voters info.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
August - Critical Past and Food Safety
Almost everything that came up on Critical Past that happened on October 11th had something to do with war. Kind of a bummer. Although there was one video of a man taking a watch out of his pocket and looking at it. Why is this of historical significance? It's not even of hysterical significance (that was Davey B.). Most of the footage on this site has to do with WWII. I realize that this is important for us to remember but, geez, can we see some more non-war footage, please?
As for the minimum cooking temperature of pork. It is perfectly fine to eat pork raw. Preferably soaked in egg yoke that has been sitting out for a day or two. Either that or if you're a wimp you can cook it so that it reaches at least 160 degrees. Either way. Oh, and also, one of these methods will make you die.
As for the minimum cooking temperature of pork. It is perfectly fine to eat pork raw. Preferably soaked in egg yoke that has been sitting out for a day or two. Either that or if you're a wimp you can cook it so that it reaches at least 160 degrees. Either way. Oh, and also, one of these methods will make you die.
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