Some interesting essays were presented here. I think the final one, "To a temporary place in time...", sparked my imagination the most. As I was reading the final paragraphs, I envisioned a "premium" library, with monthly dues, much like a gym membership. At first I thought this may seem too elitist for a library to participate in, but everyone offers upgrades these days. Why not a library? It could be a private library rather than a public library.
Would someone pay to become a member of a library? There could be a market for a place like this. We already have people coming in buying daily passes to use the computers. Maybe something around the size of a small branch to start off with, then it could be expanded or more private branches could be built as demand increases.
A membership at the "mind gym" could include all Internet service, and include a wide range of reference and current materials that may not be as easily accessed from your home computer. A membership could also include use of quiet rooms, since quiet seems to be a forgotten art in libraries these days. Librarians could be the personal "trainers" to help members flex their brains. All the services and equipment a library offers, just geared to a more personalized application.
Hopefully, I don't sound too flip about the subject. But I'm only half joking here. I can see a need for a place like this as libraries become more like community centers and Internet cafes, and less conducive to studying and thinking. Perhaps there are already places like this. Anyway, just something that popped in my head as I was reading...
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
#14 Getting Not-So-Technical with Technorati
Wow. There's a lot going on Technorati. It's a bit overwhelming at first, but I jumped on the merry-go-round and took a few spins. I did manage to claim my blog (I think) and add a Technorati gadget to my blog. Now I'm going to try to tag this post. Cross your fingers!
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# 13 Tagging, Folksonomies & Social Bookmarking in Del.icio.us
Yee-haw! I have explored delicious and even added the network badge to my blog! I am bad!
;-)
I have a tendency to become engrossed in the exploring part of the exercise, but then when time comes to post about it here, I don't really know what to say. I think having a way to access my bookmarks from any computer is a neat concept, certainly. I liked clicking to see who else has bookmarked the same sites I've bookmarked, then seeing what else they've bookmarked. I really like typing the word "bookmark". Fun stuff, once again.
;-)
I have a tendency to become engrossed in the exploring part of the exercise, but then when time comes to post about it here, I don't really know what to say. I think having a way to access my bookmarks from any computer is a neat concept, certainly. I liked clicking to see who else has bookmarked the same sites I've bookmarked, then seeing what else they've bookmarked. I really like typing the word "bookmark". Fun stuff, once again.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
#11 A Thing about Library Thing
I have a Shelfari account, which is similar to this. I found this site to be more fun, though. I don't know why, really. Maybe I just like the way it looks more than Shelfari.
As you can see, I've added a few more than the requisite 5 the lesson called for.
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/bjaskula
As you can see, I've added a few more than the requisite 5 the lesson called for.
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/bjaskula
#10 Play Around with Image Generators
This is my generator result for #10... I had wayyyyy too much fun exploring these! That's why I'm so behind! Plus, we were out of town for a week... :-)
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