Cliftonite

Task #10

2011-12-27T16:11:00.000-08:00

We have had several chances to look at the new website. I have been letting patrons know that we will be switching in Jan. Most people agree that the most irritating part of the current site are the drop downs that jump down when you don't want them. I like the new layout much better. It is also nice to have the log on for your card at the top instead of having to look for it.

#9 Universal Class

2011-11-29T17:14:00.000-08:00

I didn't sign up for a class but I did look over the amazing course offerings. I think this may be an excellent spot to point out to our home school patrons. There numerous courses that could fill in gaps for them as well as a number of "fun" courses that would be great for "electives".

Spanish Lib Guide Task 8

2011-10-20T15:27:00.000-07:00

We weren't able to go to the staff training on Thursday but I had seen and used the lib guide so I walked one staff member through the quiz and translation, then had her pass her knowledge on to another staff member, then that staff member trained another. In the end we all got hands on experience and a good sense of what's in the guide. I like the quiz idea as it makes one really search to find the correct info.

Task #7

2011-10-11T17:49:00.000-07:00

Dropbox has apps for other devices-gets my vote for that reason alone.

Task #6

2011-08-26T14:05:00.000-07:00

The multiple choice quiz was fairly straight forward. The small business question was one I hadn't been presented with before.

Multiple choice question:
What is an easy way to find and download an online copy of the 1914 version of Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs?
A. Search the OPAC for the title.
B. Log on to www.gutenberg.org and search for the author then title.
C. Search Amazon.com
d. ask a librarian

Extra Credit -google a day

2011-08-02T14:53:00.000-07:00

I tried a couple of different ways to find the answer to the Paul Revere question...won't tell the answer but it is a bit over one hour. Google maps was the most help. I liked this task-kind of like a treasure hunt. I would like my name put in for the e-reader.

Task #5

2011-07-15T16:05:00.000-07:00

I have recommended the Chilton's data base to many patrons since Clifton doesn't have any hard copies. Most people are happy with what they find. I looked up my vehicle and found out that there was a recall for loose dashboard clips. I am going to get my irritating creaking dashboard fixed for free! The data base was very easy to use.

Task #4

2011-06-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

I reviewed a few e-readers including Sony Reader, the Nook and the Apple I pad. I didn't bother with the Kindle because I would want to use the device to download free library books so for now the Kindle is out. I liked the size of the Sony Reader and think that would be the one I would pick.

Steps to downloading

1. Download OverDrive
2. Log on to Marmot Library Network
3. Find a book , go to checkout, enter card #, confirm checkout and download.

Task #3

2011-05-20T13:00:00.000-07:00

The title of the Consumer Report article is "Best Phones and Plans", January 2011.

One article from the first page of results from the Rolling Stone magazine was "Michael Jackson: the Making of the 'King'.

I would like my ticket to go for the Sony Reader.

2011 Task 1&2

2011-04-21T13:36:00.000-07:00

Blair and I got 100% the scavenger hunt. I was surprised by how easy most of the answers were to find by using the search button for the site. This must have been something someone has been working on because when I used it quite some time ago it didn't come up with the answers I needed. Nice job!

I would like to be entered in the e-reader drawing.

Optimal Resume (missed that one)

2010-12-01T08:53:00.000-08:00

I actually had a real life resume experience using this tool. My youngest son was looking for a job and needed to redo his resume. I told him to use the website. Don't know if his new employment was due to the nice resume he created but he does have a real job that will include benefits!!! He said the site was easy to use and took very little time. Thanks!!

Cloud computing

2010-12-01T08:38:00.000-08:00

I would guess I use a form of cloud computing when I log on to various websites from home. I don't actually have, for example, my bank's data base in my computer but I am able to access account info from home.

I really like the multiple back up, only paying for what you use and access to new services.

Election Blog

2010-10-09T10:20:00.000-07:00

This website is great! I found the sample ballot to be a good tool to figure out who is doing what when. I missed two question, one I forgot to answer. Its tough to do this while trying to help patrons.

August task

2010-08-25T14:24:00.000-07:00

I liked the history link. My birthday is Jan 20-presidential inauguration day so most of the clips dealt with various presidents being sworn in. This will be a good resource when kids need to do projects involving time lines

Pork should be at least 160 degrees F.

July webolution

2010-07-20T13:16:00.000-07:00

We've been exploring the new OPAC for several weeks and have been able to navigate quite easily. One nice aspect-when looking up several books by a single author, you can choose a book and it automatically list the rest of the books in order. This is particularly useful when looking up what comes next in a series.

A major problem with the new system is that there is no place to look up your reading record!

June webolution task

2010-07-12T08:29:00.000-07:00

I love this resource! We frequently have patrons asking if we have out of town/state newspapers. Now I have a place for them to find out what they need to know!

2010-05-11T13:55:00.000-07:00

Yeah! Ebooks is the solution to my problem of how to bring enough reading material with me on vacation without taking up all my luggage space. I will still take a few paperbacks but also plan to use the online sites to download books when needed. I downloaded the print version of Princess of Mars off Project Guttenberg, also downloaded a print version of Urban Legends from Googlebooks. Checked out Manybooks but don't have a pda so didn't download anything. I'll follow up on how practical this is while on an international flight.

Print friendly

2010-04-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

Print friendly has not been too friendly! I have been trying for two days to get the site to accept my url and it keeps saying it is loading then stops. I'll try again tomorrow!

Feb. task

2010-03-15T13:45:00.000-07:00

We recommend Learn a test frequently. The test most often requested is the GED prep.

January E books

2010-02-01T09:34:00.000-08:00

I had a bit of a struggle to get the adobe program to download to the staff computer. After three tries I succeeded. I downloaded a book with no problems and thought of another application for E books. My mom has severe vision problems but loves to read. The size of print can be adjusted on the E books. This would be a wonderful alternative for her if her vision deteriorates further and she is no longer able to read large print. Nice to think her reading days may be extended!

#23

2009-11-16T09:18:00.003-08:00

This was the easiest and quickest task. Thanks for all your work!!

2009-11-16T09:18:00.001-08:00

#22

2009-11-16T08:54:00.000-08:00

I checked a couple of Nancy's blogs. My by far favorite is Tastespotting. I don't have any blogs to share. Webolution is the only thing I have time to blog.

#21

2009-11-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

I really like Picnik vs Photoshop! It is easier and fast. I'm going to install it on my home computer.

#17

2009-11-10T08:57:00.000-08:00

I like the delicious site!!! Great for finding jobs (not doing that), checking out what is going on with PLA and CLIC. If I ever get more time I'd like to revisit this one.

#13

2009-11-10T08:53:00.000-08:00

Sound effects were fun. I can see where we might use them to spice up a boring slide show.

My favorite music site is last FM. I didn't find any new artists I dig em all.

# 14

2009-11-10T08:50:00.001-08:00

My first attempt at downloading a book was a disaster. My computer at home must not have enough something....I am impressed at the number of titles available! At least I know enough to walk a patron through the steps needed to do this.

Tiny url

2009-11-10T08:46:00.000-08:00

I shrunk down the url for the wiki and came up with http://tiny.cc/I3G6S. Big advantage to this is that a tiny url is much easier to get all the letters and numbers correct. I'm not sure if I've ever actually tried typing in a long url. I usually just copy and paste it.

#20

2009-11-10T08:36:00.000-08:00

We have dealt with the Government website frequently at Clifton. During tax season we use the state and federal sites daily. I did get frustrated last week trying to get a particular court form. I enlisted the help of several other people but we still weren't successful. Overall this is so much easier than trying to find information in some of the books we used to have behind the ATS desk.

#15

2009-11-04T18:21:00.000-08:00

I've been playing with Clipmarks at home. My children and my husband are very disturbed by my new found skills. They told me to cease clipping!!! How dare they.

# 16

2009-11-04T18:18:00.000-08:00

Finally, something I already knew something about. I have been using Open Office on my home computer and find it to be nearly identical to Office. I have had no problems sending files to Office users. Seems like a very cheap way to get an expensive product.

Task # 19

2009-11-04T18:13:00.000-08:00

This was a pretty simple, straight forward activity. I got them all right. The only one that gave me any trouble was the Foundation Center's database training class.

Task # 12

2009-09-14T09:36:00.000-07:00

Novelist is awesome. We have been using it for years and they keep improving it. I love the series search because we are always getting patrons who want to know what comes next. I usually select the list and print it for them...they love it. I also like Recommended Reads when looking for suggestions for patrons.

9/15- Just found another great use for Novelist. I am trying to think of a good display for this month in the teen section. I clicked on Recommended Reads in the teen section and came up with a terrific list of non-fiction adventure books that I will be using for my display. My job just got simpler!!!

Task # 11

2009-09-14T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Book Report Network website has enough to keep you busy for a day! My favorite was the new releases in the teen reads section. I found several new items to request.

The biography database didn't have my first pick, Nevada Barr, so I tried Robin Cook. He has worked as a physician, eye surgeon, and assisted Jacque Cousteau.

Task # 10

2009-09-14T08:49:00.000-07:00

I have been showing patrons our online databases more and more frequently. Ebsco has been valuable in finding information on obscure research topics for students who have a warped teacher who appears to delight in trying to stump us! So far we have been successful in finding such tidbits as what Egyptian Vultures eat(you don't want to know). The tutorial was a good refresher!

I looked up my microwave in Consumer Reports and was happy to note that it is rated as one of the best. I did find out that the added convection feature that I thought would be a bonus is not all it is cracked up to be. My husband won that one...

#9 Task

2009-09-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

This one was lots of fun. I've started a new website for our family cookbook. This is a task that I started last year with limited success. The problem was accessing the data base. Now all we will have to do is get on the website and add new material as needed. I'm amazed at the ease in doing a job that I was assigned to do several years ago for a class. I nearly went nuts trying to build my own website...progress!!!

# 8 Task

2009-09-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

After getting totally confused trying to figure out how to navigate this website, I found myself back somehow to searching with google etc. I did discover that none of my sons' bands were on the website. I did find a picture of a now defunct group that my youngest was in. I think this would be quite valuable for students who are looking for materials to use in research that they know is not violating copyright. I agree, our laws are incredibly difficult to interpret!

#7 Task

2009-08-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

I liked this set of sites. My favorite was the LitLovers site. Not only did it contain reading lists, suggestions, and other tid bits for readers, it contained a set of tutorials on how to read a novel. They were consise, gave excellent information, and would be an invaluable tool for teachers. I was impressed at the quality of the information.

My least favorite site was library thing. I guess I don't have much interest in keeping track of what I'm reading or rating what I have read.

#6 Task

2009-08-20T14:04:00.000-07:00

Wow! I loved the New Staff Orientation module. I would think that would be something we could all refer to when needed even after we've been working a while. It would have been unbelievably useful for when I first started working here. I wouldn't have felt like I was asking stupid questions!!!

#5Task

2009-08-20T13:49:00.000-07:00

I went one step further on the patron hold section and decided to show my college professor husband how to place his own holds rather than having me do it for him. Since he generally doesn't like to listen to me it was a challenge. After several false starts we did manage to hold several items using the book bag and but he still insists that it is easier for him to have me do it for him. After 34 years of marriage it is nice to be needed.

#4 Task

2009-08-20T13:39:00.001-07:00

I have been resisting using facebook for quite some time do only to the fact that my children tend to publish unflattering candid photos of me during unguared moments at family gatherings. However, I did sign on just to see what the latest postings were from the little darlings. I'm now sure I don't want to know that much about them!

#3 Task

2009-08-20T13:36:00.000-07:00

I did learn more about the library web page...and managed to miss only one. I think I just mistakenly clicked on the wrong answer!

#2 task

2009-08-20T13:19:00.000-07:00

I checked to see if my son's band The Mad Caddies was on Pandora. They were!!! Everyone seemed pretty impressed. I'm going to see if the other kids bands are on anything other than myspace.

Later...Just out of curiousity I checked on lastfm and found all three sons' bands. The fun part about this site was there were pictures of them! Giselle and I got in trouble for giggling...

#1 task

2009-08-20T13:06:00.000-07:00

Okay, I created a new blog and successfully logged on.