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A Favorite Feature of Trillian
One fo my favorite features of Trillian is the ability to send everyone in a contacts folder the same instant message. Some possible scenarios when this might be used are as follows: You need backup at the reference desk Printing is down, and you can't wait for people to learn about this in an email.... Continue Reading →
How Wikis Work
I went to one of my favorite sites, HowStuffWorks, to find out, well, how something worked. Upon arrival I noticed that Marshal Bain had an article about How Wikis Work. It's a pretty good read for anyone intersted in wikis or for those needing basic information about how they work.
Learning from Wikis
I am continuing to add content to the Biz Wiki, although a great bulk of my three research guides is now in the wiki. In working with the wiki I am learning a great deal about how to better organize information, and I am becoming more familiar with some key business resources. On Monday the... Continue Reading →
Anaylyzing Wikipedia
Rochelle fiords the "dangerous waters" of Wikipedia: The ironic thing is that the Wikipedia is the best example we have of pure peer review. There is nothing posted on the Wikipedia that is not vetted by a cast of thousands, including lots of accredited Smart Peopleâ„¢. Writing in the Wikipedia is like writing an article... Continue Reading →
Using Wikis In Reference
Butler University Libraries has a Reference wiki: WikiRef is a collaborative review of databases, books, websites, etc., that are part of the collection of Reference Resources available at or via the Butler University Libraries. It functions like a Reference User's Group that facilitates discussion between and the empowering of reference users. Butler librarians, faculty, staff,... Continue Reading →
Food for Thought
Excerpt from "Bloggers learn the price of telling too much" from CNN: "I know this very conspiracy theorist -- but I wouldn't put it past a clever criminal to warehouse different databases and wait 20 years when all the Internet youth's indiscretions can be used for surreptitious purposes," says the senior at California State Polytechnic... Continue Reading →
Educause Webcast on Blogging, RSS, and Podcasting
Educause is offering the following webcast: Narrowcasting 101: Using Blogs, Podcasts, and Videoblogs in Higher Education When July 21, 1-2 EDT. Cost: About as cheap as it gets (Free!!!) Where to Register: Follow this link right here What's it about: A key element of the new Web is narrowcasting, which includes Weblogs, podcasts, and video... Continue Reading →
Podcasting 101
iLounge has a nice Beginner's Guide to Podcast Creation The walkthrough is quite easy to follow, but there is one catch: Amazingly enough, this first step is the one many podcasters skip: develop a plan. Before you start recording, think about what you want to say, and organize your show accordingly. Make notes, prepare your... Continue Reading →