Spring Cleaning #28: Don’t Clutter Up Expensive Cyberspace

The online organizational tools were interesting but at this time not practical for me. I move from computer to computer constantly throughout my day. The time spent learning new programs is too costly. By putting all these new gadgets into our computer aren't we taking up space also? I do use the organizer/calendar in our library email account. This is one place I have to check several times a day anyway.

I do use set times and places or organize and deal with things at home. I believe I already use the technique of taking care of something rather than filing it for the future if it can be done in two minutes or less. My organizing techniques are quick and get looked through frequently.

I do tend to keep more filed away than I should. Today I noticed that I have IRS returns dating back to my first year of work as a 16 year old. Yes, for me that is a very long time. I have to admit that I actually had a use for them today that I never would have thought of. Now, the old cancelled checks and stubs can definitely go!........... Good thing I didn't get rid of those check stubs too soon! I actually needed them too! I will be going slow on weeding out old files at home.

Week 10: #23 Is this really the end? Or just the beginning...

I particularly liked learning about Library Elf and Bloglines during this training. I've found them quite useful. I got a good look at the vast amount of information out on the internet. Unbelievable! Now we need to learn the easiest way to navigate this immense amount of information and how to find the most reliable information. The Library perhaps?

There was alot of information I just skimmed going through this training so I will be going back and taking a more in depth look at some things. For example, I have not tried making a badge or twitter.

The group that put this training together did a great job! It really introduced me to a lot of new things. I don't feel like I'm in the stone age anymore. The more I have gotten into it the more questions I've been asking my kids and coworkers and getting into wonderful collaborations with them. This training was great and I hope we have more of them.

Week 9: #22 Downloadable Media

When it comes to searching for downloadable material I liked the library's site the best. It was easier to find things. When using "Wowio" you could only search by one term. "LibriVox" was just plain confusing. The library site had more popular authors also. "Wowio" did have a few new titles but they were for obscure authors.

Congrats Harris County Public Library on have the best elibrary catalog!

Week 9: #21 Podcasts, Smodcasts!

I can see some useful items here. It is time consuming to find things but if you really needed something it would be worth the time. I've subscribed to a tech podcast to help keep me up to date.

Week 9: #20 Discover YouTube and other video sharing sites

Thank you ebranch for getting my avatar on the parade of avatars.

I thought YouTube was great. A little unwieldly but I'm finding all internet sites are like that. I'll just have to take some lessons from great librarians who know how to find their way around lots of information quickly. A great source for teaching information, and a lot of fun too. I found the Creative Commons Comic to be the easiest way to understand Creative Commons. I still had many questions though. Maybe the library could tape some of the interesting programs we offer and put them on YouTube for people who cannot attend the programs.

I am posting a couple of videos that my husband found on YouTube that I just love. These are from the Britain's Got Talent show.




If you have trouble accessing the embedded videos try the Url: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gn5L5U92_54
and http://youtube.com/watch?v=sxOytYLlhiQ

Enjoy!

Check out my new "Meez" avatar & ZingFu pet

The motorcycle does wheelies and moves around but not when uploaded to a blog. Awwwww!

The motorcycle I currently ride is a blue Kawasaki Vulcan 500. When dirt biking I ride my husband's KLR 650. I do not do wheelies! I also wear a helmet but I really wish it was safe not to wear one. Helmet hair, Yuch! I love the wind in my face and hair. Not so crazy about the bug splatters though.

I cannot change the font back to black! Okay, there, I did it. Can you feel my frustration?! Notice that the color black is different though?

If you move your cursor over the ZingFu pet he moves his paw, eyes and tail.

Riding Free

Go to meez.com to see me do tricks!