I didn’t realize RSS feeds existed. This seems like a convenient way to keep track of information, but I think using an aggregator like Google Reader is a lot more useful if you’re someone who habitually checks multiple websites a day. As someone who checks one email address and CNN.com, it seems a bit much to use something like Reader. I found it a little difficult to navigate at first, but once I played for awhile it got much easier, and I do like that one Google account works for all of their services.
Adding a feed to Reader was a bit convoluted, as there are many conflicting RSS “standards” among different websites and it took opening multiple pages to add one feed, but it all worked out in the end. Using the live bookmark feature (particularly with Firefox) was easier, but you have to be on your own computer for it to do any good.
I had a lot of trouble finding blogging feeds until I tried Technorati—it has definitely become my favorite searching method.
A central aggregator could be extremely useful for a library, if utilized properly. A staff-accessed account could keep track of information patrons commonly ask about (ie weather, local news and events, new book publications, etc.).
I’ll definitely recommend using RSS feeds to friends of mine who are habitual internet junkies!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Test post!
This is my first post to this blog--I haven't blogged since college, and even then I didn't keep up with it. In the few years since, technology has changed enough that it'll definitely take some effort to catch up!
While reviewing the 7 1/2 lifelong learning habits, I have to admit that I felt as though I should have been taking notes, whether or not I'd need them in the future. One drawback of having a science degree is that I've learned to take notes on everything and condense it all into the most basic outline possible. It's time to "break out of the box," I suppose.
I'd have to say that the most difficult habit for me is the very first. Naturally.
I find that I'm easily overwhelmed by the big picture (so much so that I considered not even starting the 23 things). I may think about a goal temporarily, but I immediately ignore it and focus only on the details. I also, however, know enough about myself to understand that once I start a project, I'm typically okay and can plug through just about anything. So here goes, with my first blog post in over 2 years.
I believe that the easiest habit for me is Number 3-"viewing problems as challenges". This is a newly acquired talent that I had to work on for a very long time. It's my husband's fault--he's lately become the more pessimistic of the two of us, and I've been thrust into a position of support. Even if I don't always see "the silver lining" at first, eventually I find it and goals become much less scary for both of us. So really, I have him to thank. :) As a result, my car doesn't have "transmission problems". I just need to take it for a tune-up.
In beginning this journey, I'm excited by the fact that I'll be learning more about the internet and the technologies it now encompasses. As a college student, I used it primarily for emailing and reading scholarly journals; as a result I know next to nothing about the multitude of uses I hear mentioned around me as my colleagues complete the 23 things. Here we go!
While reviewing the 7 1/2 lifelong learning habits, I have to admit that I felt as though I should have been taking notes, whether or not I'd need them in the future. One drawback of having a science degree is that I've learned to take notes on everything and condense it all into the most basic outline possible. It's time to "break out of the box," I suppose.
I'd have to say that the most difficult habit for me is the very first. Naturally.
I find that I'm easily overwhelmed by the big picture (so much so that I considered not even starting the 23 things). I may think about a goal temporarily, but I immediately ignore it and focus only on the details. I also, however, know enough about myself to understand that once I start a project, I'm typically okay and can plug through just about anything. So here goes, with my first blog post in over 2 years.
I believe that the easiest habit for me is Number 3-"viewing problems as challenges". This is a newly acquired talent that I had to work on for a very long time. It's my husband's fault--he's lately become the more pessimistic of the two of us, and I've been thrust into a position of support. Even if I don't always see "the silver lining" at first, eventually I find it and goals become much less scary for both of us. So really, I have him to thank. :) As a result, my car doesn't have "transmission problems". I just need to take it for a tune-up.
In beginning this journey, I'm excited by the fact that I'll be learning more about the internet and the technologies it now encompasses. As a college student, I used it primarily for emailing and reading scholarly journals; as a result I know next to nothing about the multitude of uses I hear mentioned around me as my colleagues complete the 23 things. Here we go!
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