Second class assignment

Are things getting easier? Maybe.... it's always so instructive to learn something new, down a whole new path -- besides what I learn, I'm also reminded how tricky it can be to learn something new. Useful for when I teach!

Blogs vs. Wikis? Blogs seem more "I post, you respond", while Wikis seem more "we create collaboratively". Also, if one is posting material for other people to actually use, a Wiki seems much better for organizing the information. I like the demo Wiki (I think it was the OU one) that used this as a format for showing users/patrons how to find and choose good sources for particular types of questions; we've been talking about that in our library, and this could be a good method.

First post for MLA CE

I'd say I felt so "adult" finally learning these things, but I think my "adultness" has been the issue! Anyway, I'm delighted that MLA is leading us "oldies" into the new world.

We're to post comments about how I might use RSS feeds, for myself and for our patrons. It's always easier to keep up with things that come to me automatically, as opposed to the things I need to go hunt for, and I know our patrons are no different. I'll use these to keep up with ought-to-be-favorite journals, library blogs, and current goings-on in medical librarianship and uses of our skills and resources in our healthcare environment. We'll teach our patrons these skills -- or we'll show them that we can use these skills to provide what they need to stay current, even if they don't want to use them themselves. Hooray!