Earlier this week I received my Mp3 player. It is pink and very cute and I like it a lot. I had no trouble downloading the two audiobooks that I got off of overdrive. (I have been listening to one of the audiobooks on my computer). Then I downloaded the music that I saved to Realplayer on my computer. I could not though figure out how to get my music from I-tunes to the Mp3 player, but I know that I will be able to figure that out another day. I did not have trouble charging the player.
Here is where I have a confession to make, I have not looked at the directions at all yet and that is why I probably had the next problem I am about to confess.
I took it to my gym where the music is loud. I got on the elliptical machine and plugged in my headphones to the Mp3 player. I could not get it to work for me at the gym. Sometimes I could hear part of a song, but as soon as I moved the buttons to do what I thought was turning up the sound, I lost it. Also I am not sure if the player liked how much it was being moved around. In any case, I think that I probably need to read the directions. I charged it up again last night so I think I am ready to experiment with it again.
Thank you Chester County Library for the Mp3 player! I have been curious about them for a while and it is nice to have one to experiment with and enjoy.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
#23 Is this really the end? Or just the beginning …
I would like to begin this blog post by writing about some of my favorite discoveries with this 23 Things project. I looked through my past blog entries to review my favorites. First of all, I enjoyed the ease and entertainment of downloading a book with Overdrive. I listened to it for about an hour last night at home and really enjoyed it.
Secondly I liked exploring Zoho’s web based applications including the project management application. For some reason it was just really interesting for me to see what Project Management software looks like. Save for one job, I have never worked for a for-profit cooperation and so I find it really interesting to look inside that world.
I also will put to use the local restaurant recommendations that I got from PB Wiki. Wiki’s are collaborative and somewhat informal and I like that.
One application I know I will use in the future is Technorati. You see applications like Bloglines make me nervous because content is always being added to your in-box. With this set-up I don’t ever feel like I am done reading things. It makes me anxious. But with Technorati I can just search a topic and read posts by all sorts of blog written by different people and when I am done I can just close that window and nothing accumulates for me to read later. It eliminates the anxiety for me.
My final favorite 23 Things application is Flickr. I used Flickr before the 23 Things but it was only after I did the Flickr exercises that I really started to appreciate it. I like the mashups; they can be really fun and useful. I also liked how you can blog through Flickr. Also I got a digital camera from Christmas so now I will have some new photos to upload in Flickr. I can send pictures out to friends and family. I don’t know how I will be able to use it in my current position but it is something I can think on.
Here are some final wrap- up thoughts. I think I would say that this program has made me more excited about technology. I was already somewhat excited about technology but this program has made me more excited about technology in libraries, particularly creating promotional materials using mashups and other creative software.
While working on these 23 Things I was lucky enough to have a desk and computer to work at. I cannot help but think though this program would have been more difficult to participate in if I did not have a personal computer to use. So for that I feel lucky.
I am glad I participated in this program, but am relieved it is almost over because of the time commitment. Thanks for your efforts in implementing and running this program!Thank you for participating in this project. We hope that you have learned something lasting and that we as a system can all benefit from our new knowledge.
Secondly I liked exploring Zoho’s web based applications including the project management application. For some reason it was just really interesting for me to see what Project Management software looks like. Save for one job, I have never worked for a for-profit cooperation and so I find it really interesting to look inside that world.
I also will put to use the local restaurant recommendations that I got from PB Wiki. Wiki’s are collaborative and somewhat informal and I like that.
One application I know I will use in the future is Technorati. You see applications like Bloglines make me nervous because content is always being added to your in-box. With this set-up I don’t ever feel like I am done reading things. It makes me anxious. But with Technorati I can just search a topic and read posts by all sorts of blog written by different people and when I am done I can just close that window and nothing accumulates for me to read later. It eliminates the anxiety for me.
My final favorite 23 Things application is Flickr. I used Flickr before the 23 Things but it was only after I did the Flickr exercises that I really started to appreciate it. I like the mashups; they can be really fun and useful. I also liked how you can blog through Flickr. Also I got a digital camera from Christmas so now I will have some new photos to upload in Flickr. I can send pictures out to friends and family. I don’t know how I will be able to use it in my current position but it is something I can think on.
Here are some final wrap- up thoughts. I think I would say that this program has made me more excited about technology. I was already somewhat excited about technology but this program has made me more excited about technology in libraries, particularly creating promotional materials using mashups and other creative software.
While working on these 23 Things I was lucky enough to have a desk and computer to work at. I cannot help but think though this program would have been more difficult to participate in if I did not have a personal computer to use. So for that I feel lucky.
I am glad I participated in this program, but am relieved it is almost over because of the time commitment. Thanks for your efforts in implementing and running this program!Thank you for participating in this project. We hope that you have learned something lasting and that we as a system can all benefit from our new knowledge.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
#22 E-Audiobooks (or “The end is in sight “)
Okay this task actually took more time than I thought. I intially tried to do this on my work computer, but for some reason it would not allow me to download the book to that computer. I could download the overdrive software though. So I did it tonight on my own computer. Maybe I read the directions a little more slowly or maybe it was a security issue, I do not know.
In any case I chose an audiobook that I think I will really enjoy. It is called Love Is a Mixed Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time by Rob Sheffield. I am listening to it as I write this entry. It is my kind of book.
Had it not been for this exercise I might never have thought to do this. I might not have found this audiobook.
Now that I have it set up on my home computer I know that I will take out more Overdrive books. I sometimes go to the gym so I think that I will download books to listen to at the gym. And now I can help customers who want to learn how to do it.
In any case I chose an audiobook that I think I will really enjoy. It is called Love Is a Mixed Tape: Life and Loss, One Song at a Time by Rob Sheffield. I am listening to it as I write this entry. It is my kind of book.
Had it not been for this exercise I might never have thought to do this. I might not have found this audiobook.
Now that I have it set up on my home computer I know that I will take out more Overdrive books. I sometimes go to the gym so I think that I will download books to listen to at the gym. And now I can help customers who want to learn how to do it.
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