Google docs

I didn't know such a thing existed. I could have used while I was in grad school. I can certainly use to work on documents when I need to access them at different locations.

Learn and Play wiki

Maybe this will count since I got to the point where I could add my blog to Favorite Blogs, but I don't have to time to wait for access permission.

Wikis

I love the idea of customers using wikis to review books, etc. Librarians using wikis as subject guides: even if the wikis aren't open to the general public, but only to the library community, what a way to save us from having to reinvent the wheel.

Library 2.0

I agree that as a profession, librarians need to change with the times. Learn and Play has certainly pushed me in a new direction. It will take time for me to feel comfortable with all of this, but I'm on my way.

Delicious

This is certainly a convenient way to organize and maintain my favorite websites.

Twitter

I tried to figure out Twitter, but I'm afraid I'm missing some key info. Not sure to become a follower. I was able to find learnandplay and read some Tweets, but I don't know how to add my own Tweet.

LibraryThing is cool! Too bad I don't own that many books. I tend to borrow mine from the library. So my catalog will show books that I have read.

The Generator Blog is fascinating and lots of fun! Who has time to think these things up?

Finding Feeds

All the search tools were equally easy to use.

Bloglines

Again this wasn't easy. There were little things I couldn't that were mentioned in the directions to set up an account, like the Share tab. I found it eventually, but it took me longer than it should have.

Technology

Working my way through the 23 Things isn't always as easy as it appears. I like to think I know what I'm doing, but I feel pretty ignorant working with all of it. I have just gotten Flickr figured out, I think.

Little Nemo is Watching You

Little Nemo is Watching You
Originally uploaded by Ryan Brenizer

Look at all the little Nemos.

fall dancing in red

fall dancing in red
Originally uploaded by jmtimages

I love the striking contrast between the orange-red of the leaf with the blurred background.

Flickr

This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing.

My first blog

I want to tell you about the last book I read: Quiet, Please: Dispatches from a Public Librarian by Scott Douglas. The author describes how he fell into a career as a librarian because he worked there while attending college. He was encouraged by a co-worker to apply for a grant funded by the city of Anaheim. Thus, he became a professional. My career began in a similar way. I took a job as a clerk after graduation. I enjoyed what I did, but I wanted to take it to the next level. So, I attended grad school, earned my MLS, and began my professional career. Although my experiences don't always match those of the author, much of what he writes is familiar. If you get a chance, "check it out."