Google has been the major search engine for I think most of us when we surf the net. However, have you ever heard of Bing http://www.bing.com/ ? This is a newer search engine. I like it. I like it a lot. I think it is a product of MSN, but I'm not sure. It's definitely trying to give Google a run for their monopoly.
So, you know how you can use Google Images to search for pictures... well Bing has this same option however, it is way way better. Here's the link to a search I did for snowflake images: http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=snowflakes&form=QBIR&qs=n#
Why is this better than Google's version? As you look through the image results and find one you like, the next page will show you how many versions of that picture are available (obviously from different websites.) When I say versions, I mean the same pic but you get to find the pic that is as big or as small as you want. Making an image bigger or smaller has to do with resolution size; like 500 by 500 or whatever. Sometimes when you copy and paste an image from the web and you try manipulate it yourself, like make it bigger or smaller, the image becomes distorted. The option of allowing you to pick what resolution size you need is a pretty awesome feature.
Check it out if you feel like it. I'm always looking for images. And I don't like manipulating them because it distorts the image usually.
Also, once you have selected and image that you are interested in, look to the left side of the computer screen.
-a highly wired lady
A Highly Wired Lady
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
delicious
It's snowing. I'm in the library. And you are on vacation from school. I'm really jealous. I actually miss those breaks.
I have something here that you may be interested in. I made a Delicious page (website) just for
you guys. Here is the link http://delicious.com/ltyouth
If you don't know what Delicious is. I can explain, briefly. Delicious is a website that bookmarks all of your favorite websites on one page. It's like having a library of your own selection of favorite websites. This way you don't have to remember the web address for each page. Anyone can create a Delicious page. I just made this page for our library's young adult/teen group. Check it out. Some of the websites bookmarked on this page were recommendations from some of you.
If you would like to add something, let me know. I'll be happy to do it.
-a highly wired lady.
I have something here that you may be interested in. I made a Delicious page (website) just for
you guys. Here is the link http://delicious.com/ltyouth
If you don't know what Delicious is. I can explain, briefly. Delicious is a website that bookmarks all of your favorite websites on one page. It's like having a library of your own selection of favorite websites. This way you don't have to remember the web address for each page. Anyone can create a Delicious page. I just made this page for our library's young adult/teen group. Check it out. Some of the websites bookmarked on this page were recommendations from some of you.
If you would like to add something, let me know. I'll be happy to do it.
-a highly wired lady.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
More Googling, and that's it.
Alright, this is the last thing I'm going to do with Google and that's it. I'm ready to move on. I'll just give one piece of advice: Google is awesome in so many ways. But, like any other invention or contraption, you need to read the directions, otherwise you are working with a ticking-time bomb. And it will show with your smarts; I promise.
So... here I go. Google has an application called Google sites. Maybe you know about this already. I, personally just found it not that long ago. Here's the link https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?continue=http%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2F%3Fhl%3Den%26tab%3Dw3&service=jotspot&passive=true&ul=1
Ha, ha, ha. Nice link. If the link fails, get into Google. On the top of the page, click on more and select sites. Here you can create and publish your very own website. I have to admit this is a pretty nice feature. You have to create a Google account in order to begin putting your site together.
As far as building websites, it's an okay tool to learn with. It's not like super super awesome, but it's a very good start if you want to get into making a website. And, the best thing of all, it's free.
I know a little about building and publishing websites. You have to buy a domain name, which is the address. To buy a domain you have to find a business that sells them. It's like renting an apartment from a landord. If you don't pay, you lose your space.
And then, you have to build the site with the software of your choice. You usually download this onto your computer and it can be very expensive. One very cool thing about building a website of your own with your own domain is that you can make your things copyrighted. That way, nobody can take your intellectual property without saying where it came from. So guess who gets the credit? You do.
I'm not sure if Google would own your stuff, but my guess is, it probably would. This isn't to discourage you or put it down because I do think it's a good first try.
Copyright is a whole other issue though. With web stuff it can get sticky. And that's why I don't have a facebook page.
Highly Wired Lady
So... here I go. Google has an application called Google sites. Maybe you know about this already. I, personally just found it not that long ago. Here's the link https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogin?continue=http%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2F%3Fhl%3Den%26tab%3Dw3&service=jotspot&passive=true&ul=1
Ha, ha, ha. Nice link. If the link fails, get into Google. On the top of the page, click on more and select sites. Here you can create and publish your very own website. I have to admit this is a pretty nice feature. You have to create a Google account in order to begin putting your site together.
As far as building websites, it's an okay tool to learn with. It's not like super super awesome, but it's a very good start if you want to get into making a website. And, the best thing of all, it's free.
I know a little about building and publishing websites. You have to buy a domain name, which is the address. To buy a domain you have to find a business that sells them. It's like renting an apartment from a landord. If you don't pay, you lose your space.
And then, you have to build the site with the software of your choice. You usually download this onto your computer and it can be very expensive. One very cool thing about building a website of your own with your own domain is that you can make your things copyrighted. That way, nobody can take your intellectual property without saying where it came from. So guess who gets the credit? You do.
I'm not sure if Google would own your stuff, but my guess is, it probably would. This isn't to discourage you or put it down because I do think it's a good first try.
Copyright is a whole other issue though. With web stuff it can get sticky. And that's why I don't have a facebook page.
Highly Wired Lady
Thursday, December 3, 2009
making more out of Google, part 2
Yesterday, I wrote about a few things on Google that you may or may not have already known about it.
Today, I want to share something that really rocks; well, in my opinion.
What is it?
It's called Google Sketch-up and Google 3D Warehouse. It's a program that is free unless you pay a lot of extra money for a pro version.
Basically the computer program allows you to draw up three dimensional models of almost anything. And you can also search through other people's models as well.
I like to build things and so this program really appealed to me. I haven't played around with it yet. I've been meaning to but I run out of time at home.
I was searching through it today and I searched for "turbines"
A bunch of 3d models of turbines of all types popped up on the screen. You can click on the model you want to see. It's pretty cool because some of them you can move around. You can zoom in or out to get a closer look at the models. Turbines are my thing right now, but you can search through just about anything and you can create things.
Personally, I think I might build my own version of a library. Ha, ha, ha.
The link to Google Sketch-up is http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/
-a highly wired lady
Today, I want to share something that really rocks; well, in my opinion.
What is it?
It's called Google Sketch-up and Google 3D Warehouse. It's a program that is free unless you pay a lot of extra money for a pro version.
Basically the computer program allows you to draw up three dimensional models of almost anything. And you can also search through other people's models as well.
I like to build things and so this program really appealed to me. I haven't played around with it yet. I've been meaning to but I run out of time at home.
I was searching through it today and I searched for "turbines"
A bunch of 3d models of turbines of all types popped up on the screen. You can click on the model you want to see. It's pretty cool because some of them you can move around. You can zoom in or out to get a closer look at the models. Turbines are my thing right now, but you can search through just about anything and you can create things.
Personally, I think I might build my own version of a library. Ha, ha, ha.
The link to Google Sketch-up is http://sketchup.google.com/intl/en/
-a highly wired lady
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
so you think you know Google?
Google is this amazing program that allows someone to browse the Internet's websites. We all know what it is, right. I don't even need to say it.
I'm not sure how you all use the Internet and why you use the Internet. There are lots of good reasons to, and some not so good, right?
But... the question I pose is... what can you do with Google besides type a phrase or word in the main search box or type in a question?
That's the cool part. Can it replace libraries, not really. Google has really put out an effort to replace libraries and think that everything that can be found on the net but it's not really true because, you see, good, I mean really good information, is NOT FREE. And unless you know who wrote up or published that website you are looking at... it could be really bogus. Seriously bogus.
I'll talk about the NOT FREE information later. Most of us don't use that information until you get into high school or college and beyond.
Okay so, back to using Google.
For the next few days, I'll post something about Google that I bet you don't know.
So for now, get on Google and click on the more link. You'll see a list of things that Google has organized for you. If you go all the way down to the bottom of this list and click on even more...
well you get something that looks like this http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/ (Take a look) TMI, yet. Look at this: Google translator for languages
http://translate.google.com/?hl=en# Now you translate phrases in other languages to English or vice versa. Pretty good. Okay, now look at http://books.google.com/books?hl=en This link is Google books. No, these are not published by Google. Type in the name of a book and the book will come up on the screen. Google books is almost like library catalog. The cool thing with Google books is that some of the books you can read online. However, many, many, you can only get teasers. But it's a good way to look at different titles of books in a specific subject.
Alright... one more for today. iGoogle http://www.google.com/ig?hl=en&source=mpes
Now I think you may need to set up a google account to use iGoogle, which is free. It allows you to customize your Google. I do it, I know others that do it. I rarely ever use it though. But if you set it up to your exact likings than it may be worth a try.
So here's a few things on Google.
I'll post more stuff very soon. TMI yet?
-a highly wired lady
I'm not sure how you all use the Internet and why you use the Internet. There are lots of good reasons to, and some not so good, right?
But... the question I pose is... what can you do with Google besides type a phrase or word in the main search box or type in a question?
That's the cool part. Can it replace libraries, not really. Google has really put out an effort to replace libraries and think that everything that can be found on the net but it's not really true because, you see, good, I mean really good information, is NOT FREE. And unless you know who wrote up or published that website you are looking at... it could be really bogus. Seriously bogus.
I'll talk about the NOT FREE information later. Most of us don't use that information until you get into high school or college and beyond.
Okay so, back to using Google.
For the next few days, I'll post something about Google that I bet you don't know.
So for now, get on Google and click on the more link. You'll see a list of things that Google has organized for you. If you go all the way down to the bottom of this list and click on even more...
well you get something that looks like this http://www.google.com/intl/en/options/ (Take a look) TMI, yet. Look at this: Google translator for languages
http://translate.google.com/?hl=en# Now you translate phrases in other languages to English or vice versa. Pretty good. Okay, now look at http://books.google.com/books?hl=en This link is Google books. No, these are not published by Google. Type in the name of a book and the book will come up on the screen. Google books is almost like library catalog. The cool thing with Google books is that some of the books you can read online. However, many, many, you can only get teasers. But it's a good way to look at different titles of books in a specific subject.
Alright... one more for today. iGoogle http://www.google.com/ig?hl=en&source=mpes
Now I think you may need to set up a google account to use iGoogle, which is free. It allows you to customize your Google. I do it, I know others that do it. I rarely ever use it though. But if you set it up to your exact likings than it may be worth a try.
So here's a few things on Google.
I'll post more stuff very soon. TMI yet?
-a highly wired lady
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
space
We all want our own room. Our own space. I think it's probably in human nature to have your own unique place to go that you may consider your haven or your private area.
Well, now our libary (Lomas Tramway) has its own Young Adult/Teen space. I cannot believe it happened. It was sort of like pulling teeth to get the okay.
But, it's really yours.
All the young adult fiction, manga, anime, magazines, comics and whatever else is there. It's actually a pretty comfy zone. In fact, I think it's so appealing that I've had to kick older folks out even though there are signs all over that say, "Please respect this space." "If you are not a teenager, young adult, or tween, you may be asked to leave this area." Of course, there's still people that we have to kick out. But hey, who reads signs anymore right? Especially with Google around. I'm just kidding, sort of.
If you want to check it out, it is located at the very end of the adult non-fiction section. Right before the copiers. You'll see a sign that says Young Adult/Teen Space.
It's the best I could do for now.
Until later,
-one Highly Wired Lady
Well, now our libary (Lomas Tramway) has its own Young Adult/Teen space. I cannot believe it happened. It was sort of like pulling teeth to get the okay.
But, it's really yours.
All the young adult fiction, manga, anime, magazines, comics and whatever else is there. It's actually a pretty comfy zone. In fact, I think it's so appealing that I've had to kick older folks out even though there are signs all over that say, "Please respect this space." "If you are not a teenager, young adult, or tween, you may be asked to leave this area." Of course, there's still people that we have to kick out. But hey, who reads signs anymore right? Especially with Google around. I'm just kidding, sort of.
If you want to check it out, it is located at the very end of the adult non-fiction section. Right before the copiers. You'll see a sign that says Young Adult/Teen Space.
It's the best I could do for now.
Until later,
-one Highly Wired Lady
Thursday, October 29, 2009
green stuff, trash, recycle, reuse
There is so much around us today regarding "going green". I know I recycle as much as I can. The other day I was working with a volunteer in the library. She was interested in re-using trash for creative projects. Turning something into something else instead of throwing it away.
So... I see that some of you are interested in this topic. I know I am. Especially when it comes to inventing stuff from old junk.
I have another volunteer here working at the library who is taking on old, ugly table of mine (I donated it) and decorating it mostly with old magazine pieces and paint. Like a decoupage. We are going to use that table for the Young Adult space that you all will have very, very soon.
In fact, if you are interested in donating old stuff to decorate this new space, let me know. Also, if you would be interested in helping us decorate the place, let me know about that as well.
Our library is holding a cool event on Sat. November 11th from 3-5pm. It's a "Trash to Treasure" workshop. There is a lady that is coming in to teach us how to basically turn trash into treasure. If you are interested in coming, you have to RSVP. So, give us a call at 291-6295.
Also, I found a website that you may want to look into if you are interested in volunteering for "green" projects. Here is the link: http://www.youthbuild.org/site/c.htIRI3PIKoG/b.1223921/k.BD3C/Home.htm
It's called YouthBuild U.S.A.: rebuilding our communities and our lives. I think this would be beneficial for anyone to participate in. You may gain some inventive ideas yourself.
I don't want to bore you out, but here are some "green" competitions that may be of interest to you if you are in to this sort of thing.
The American Museum of Natural History's, Young Naturalist Award.
Don't let the professional titles/words intimidate you. I say... go for it.
Here's the link: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/
That's enough for now. TMI.
-a highly wired lady
So... I see that some of you are interested in this topic. I know I am. Especially when it comes to inventing stuff from old junk.
I have another volunteer here working at the library who is taking on old, ugly table of mine (I donated it) and decorating it mostly with old magazine pieces and paint. Like a decoupage. We are going to use that table for the Young Adult space that you all will have very, very soon.
In fact, if you are interested in donating old stuff to decorate this new space, let me know. Also, if you would be interested in helping us decorate the place, let me know about that as well.
Our library is holding a cool event on Sat. November 11th from 3-5pm. It's a "Trash to Treasure" workshop. There is a lady that is coming in to teach us how to basically turn trash into treasure. If you are interested in coming, you have to RSVP. So, give us a call at 291-6295.
Also, I found a website that you may want to look into if you are interested in volunteering for "green" projects. Here is the link: http://www.youthbuild.org/site/c.htIRI3PIKoG/b.1223921/k.BD3C/Home.htm
It's called YouthBuild U.S.A.: rebuilding our communities and our lives. I think this would be beneficial for anyone to participate in. You may gain some inventive ideas yourself.
I don't want to bore you out, but here are some "green" competitions that may be of interest to you if you are in to this sort of thing.
The American Museum of Natural History's, Young Naturalist Award.
Don't let the professional titles/words intimidate you. I say... go for it.
Here's the link: http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/youngnaturalistawards/
That's enough for now. TMI.
-a highly wired lady
Friday, October 16, 2009
Eldorado High School Media Center & a Young Adult space at the Lomas Tramway Library
Eldorado High School Media Center & a Young Adult space at the Lomas Tramway Library
Hi all,On the left hand side of the blog you will notice a new link: It is the blog made by Ms. Heather Dahl. She is the Librarian at the media center at Eldorado.Check it out. Here's the direct link http://eldoradohslibrary.edublogs.org/ or just click on the link Eldorado High School Media Center link. She and I are more than happy to help you with all your non-fiction and fiction information needs. We also welcome your comments. She has a pretty cool survey on her blog that we both take a look at from time to time. We're interested in how you seek and look and for information. We're trying to be on the up with your way of doings.
Another point... some of you would like to know that I am working on having a Young Adult space in our library. That means, just for you, no more children's room. No more stuffed in the back where you can't really see the books. We plan to put the space towards the end of the adult non-fiction section. I have some volunteers that will be putting it together, shifting the books, decorating, whatever... so the place is your own creation. I'm working on some other cool things we may be able to have back there but I'm still waiting for approval and I'm not telling because it would be a surprise.
-a highly wired lady.
P.S. Also, if you are interested in helping out with creating the space I welcome you to volunteer. The only thing you should be aware of when you volunteer here at the library is that you must have a background check (city rules.) This takes a little while but it's worth it in the end.
Hi all,On the left hand side of the blog you will notice a new link: It is the blog made by Ms. Heather Dahl. She is the Librarian at the media center at Eldorado.Check it out. Here's the direct link http://eldoradohslibrary.edublogs.org/ or just click on the link Eldorado High School Media Center link. She and I are more than happy to help you with all your non-fiction and fiction information needs. We also welcome your comments. She has a pretty cool survey on her blog that we both take a look at from time to time. We're interested in how you seek and look and for information. We're trying to be on the up with your way of doings.
Another point... some of you would like to know that I am working on having a Young Adult space in our library. That means, just for you, no more children's room. No more stuffed in the back where you can't really see the books. We plan to put the space towards the end of the adult non-fiction section. I have some volunteers that will be putting it together, shifting the books, decorating, whatever... so the place is your own creation. I'm working on some other cool things we may be able to have back there but I'm still waiting for approval and I'm not telling because it would be a surprise.
-a highly wired lady.
P.S. Also, if you are interested in helping out with creating the space I welcome you to volunteer. The only thing you should be aware of when you volunteer here at the library is that you must have a background check (city rules.) This takes a little while but it's worth it in the end.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Spinning my wheels with Primary Resources
I got a question the other day when I was at the main information desk. A young lady was asking me for primary resources relating to very historical information. I mean so historical that it was like centuries ago.
First of all... I should remind all of you what a primary resource is. Someday you may want to know.
A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings Examples of primary sources include:
Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History
A journal article reporting NEW research or findings
Weavings and pottery - Native American history
Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece
So you can see why I was having a hard time finding materials on religion and its original thoughts and writings. Aaaahhhh!
You can think of a primary source in a lot of ways. For example... if you take a picture of a car accident or your friend doing some sort of amazing sport act, that photo is a primary resource. Same as if you were to write something about an event you attended. That is a primary resource. It's basically coming from the source.
Okay... so sounds simple, right.
Well, I'm going to give you some help with this one. Take a look at the link below: Primary Resources on the Web. The primary resources are broken down into two categories. 1) United States History, and 2) World History.
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss/primary.html
I will link this on the left of the blog.
Until later...
First of all... I should remind all of you what a primary resource is. Someday you may want to know.
A primary source is a document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event. Some types of primary sources include:
ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable): Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records
CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art
RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings Examples of primary sources include:
Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History
A journal article reporting NEW research or findings
Weavings and pottery - Native American history
Plato's Republic - Women in Ancient Greece
So you can see why I was having a hard time finding materials on religion and its original thoughts and writings. Aaaahhhh!
You can think of a primary source in a lot of ways. For example... if you take a picture of a car accident or your friend doing some sort of amazing sport act, that photo is a primary resource. Same as if you were to write something about an event you attended. That is a primary resource. It's basically coming from the source.
Okay... so sounds simple, right.
Well, I'm going to give you some help with this one. Take a look at the link below: Primary Resources on the Web. The primary resources are broken down into two categories. 1) United States History, and 2) World History.
http://www.eduplace.com/ss/hmss/primary.html
I will link this on the left of the blog.
Until later...
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Knitting, Non-Fiction, and Alice
I know that everyone is busy as the school year picks up.
To be expected.
Some things going on at the library that I'm doing besides storytime:
*I have a knitting program that I'm resonsible for. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month. This is an all-ages group. Really though, there are so many different age groups so you all are welcome, even if you have no clue as to how to knit.
Here are some online resources if you are interested http://delicious.com/tryaknit
* I'm moving all the Young Adult Non-Fiction books and interfiling them with the Adult
Non-Fiction. I'm not sure if you have ever noticed how some of the YA Non-Fiction is in the children's room. Now, it my get used more in the Adult side. Also, considering Non-Fiction materials... I have requested that many Juvenile Non-Fiction books be moved into the Adult side as Young Adult Non-Fiction. These titles came up on a list (the get rid of list.) I couldn't get rid of them though. They are solid Non-Fiction titles that you could use they are just in the wrong area. So... that's just some info.
Also, if you are into animation, 3D graphics and illustration design, look into this downloadable software. It was created by some interesting folks at Carnegie Mellon University for your age group. So, it's user friendly. It's free. I haven't used it yet, but I will. The website for "Alice" is
http://www.alice.org
To be expected.
Some things going on at the library that I'm doing besides storytime:
*I have a knitting program that I'm resonsible for. We meet the 2nd Saturday of every month. This is an all-ages group. Really though, there are so many different age groups so you all are welcome, even if you have no clue as to how to knit.
Here are some online resources if you are interested http://delicious.com/tryaknit
* I'm moving all the Young Adult Non-Fiction books and interfiling them with the Adult
Non-Fiction. I'm not sure if you have ever noticed how some of the YA Non-Fiction is in the children's room. Now, it my get used more in the Adult side. Also, considering Non-Fiction materials... I have requested that many Juvenile Non-Fiction books be moved into the Adult side as Young Adult Non-Fiction. These titles came up on a list (the get rid of list.) I couldn't get rid of them though. They are solid Non-Fiction titles that you could use they are just in the wrong area. So... that's just some info.
Also, if you are into animation, 3D graphics and illustration design, look into this downloadable software. It was created by some interesting folks at Carnegie Mellon University for your age group. So, it's user friendly. It's free. I haven't used it yet, but I will. The website for "Alice" is
http://www.alice.org
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
homework help
Hello...
I'm checking in to let you know about one of the library's services. It is called "Homework Help". It's a database but don't let that work throw you. I really don't like that work myself.
Anyways you can access homework help from the library's website. On the right of the main page is a "featured database" and all you have to do is click on the icon. You will need your library card if you are accessing the database from home. This is because our library system pays a lot of money for it and it's one of the services we provide free to our users.
Homework Help is much more than a live tutor service, it's an amazing resource if you need explanations or help in ANY subject, at any level, including college. In fact, our "page" (who is a college student in her first semester of physics was having some trouble grasping some of the concepts. I showed her "Homework Help" and she easily found the concepts within the Phsyics section. So, I guarantee that this site is good for anyone. There are also live tutors that can work with you from 3pm to 10pm. I've worked with them and they also are very helpful.
So... I'm throwing it out there for you guys. Just FYI.
-a highly wired lady
I'm checking in to let you know about one of the library's services. It is called "Homework Help". It's a database but don't let that work throw you. I really don't like that work myself.
Anyways you can access homework help from the library's website. On the right of the main page is a "featured database" and all you have to do is click on the icon. You will need your library card if you are accessing the database from home. This is because our library system pays a lot of money for it and it's one of the services we provide free to our users.
Homework Help is much more than a live tutor service, it's an amazing resource if you need explanations or help in ANY subject, at any level, including college. In fact, our "page" (who is a college student in her first semester of physics was having some trouble grasping some of the concepts. I showed her "Homework Help" and she easily found the concepts within the Phsyics section. So, I guarantee that this site is good for anyone. There are also live tutors that can work with you from 3pm to 10pm. I've worked with them and they also are very helpful.
So... I'm throwing it out there for you guys. Just FYI.
-a highly wired lady
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Craigslist
I was reading this article regarding Craigslist. I'm sure most, if not all, of us know what Craigslist is. If you don't you can take a look. Click on the above link.
The article, Why Craigslist is Such a Mess, can be found in the magazine, Wired. I'm not going to review this whole article, it's TMI. But if you have played around on the site looking for things to buy or whatever, you may want to browse through it.
For those of use who have used Craigslist, we all know that the layout is very simple. It's a list of links that are subjects as to what you can find within those links. I've used it before to find apartments and furniture and "free stuff".
Honestly, I've never really thought about the layout of this site. I just use it for what I want and then I leave. Wired has another article that relates to a Craigslist makeover. This is worth taking a look. People who obviously have a lot of time on their hands have sent in their ideas (in web page format) of what they think Craigslist should look like if it were to have to this makeover. It's interesting just to see what people have come up with.
As an information scientist. Creating a website like this must be as user friendly as possible with very little, if any, advertising at all. Why? Because the majority of my patrons are very confused as to how to use the web. They get caught up in all the links. I know for most of you, using the web is an entirely different story. But, you are a different generation who has grown up around this stuff.
-until later, Highly Wired lady has said enough for now.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Just beginning
Hi! I'm here. Sort of here. Through the wavelengths somewhere. I'm here to help and answer your questions and listen to your torments with school and academia. I've been through it myself. I have other posts in mind but today I'm just posting to say hi. You should check out some of the links on the left hand side of the page. Some, well most of them are pretty good.
Today is Friday afternoon and I'm beginning to loose steam for the day. I'm going to go water the garden here at the library and go home.
But I'll be up here again soon.
-a highly wired lady
Today is Friday afternoon and I'm beginning to loose steam for the day. I'm going to go water the garden here at the library and go home.
But I'll be up here again soon.
-a highly wired lady
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