So what were we trying to do in homework #2. Torture you? Drive you crazy?  No, actually. We were trying to get you to see some of the other options you may have to search for information. The best way to learn this stuff is by doing it. While Hom... read more

I want to express my sincere appreciation to Michele for a such a wonderfully enlightening and fun class. I have learned a great deal about these amazing new technologies. I am certain that I will be able to utilize this knowledge very productivel... read more

The last few days I have been looking at other library sites and reading articles on how to best use social software in libraries.  I have to admit that it was overwhelming goinf through the different ideas and how I could make it happen here at R... read more

As I mentioned in a previous post, the library at Lincoln Laboratory uses quite a bit of social software, most of the software that we have discussed in this course so far (e.g. social bookmarking, tags, RSS Feeds and blogs). One application the l... read more

Here’s just one example of a recent post concerning podcasting. Create podcasts in your pajamas You don’t need a studio to create a professional-sounding podcast. With a decent microphone, the right freeware, and a couple of tricks that we’l... read more

I had forgotten how easy to use RSS feeds were. I used to use Pluck and never got around to finding a new service when it discontinued/died. They’ve become even easier to use. The only “problem” is subscribing to more blogs than time allows. From ... read more