Well, I braved the world of RSS! I think I have the hang of it, but time will tell. Haven't quite worked out how to add an RSS feed to this blog, but I know someone I can ask.
Using RSS in the work place would be very time-saving. I love the way updates are automatically sent to you as they happen. Libraries that use this technology can keep more in touch with updated information which will certainly benefit library patrons.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Dropping By
It is very busy in the library at the moment, now that school holidays have descended upon us. It seems to be prime time for new memberships and parents looking for something to do with their children.
I am planning a trip to New Zealand later in the year and have been working out my itinerary and my budget. I have located little gems like http://www.standbycars.com.au/ which offers campervans and cars from as little as $1 per day. Wow! It simply asks that you deliver the car/van to another destination within a certain time frame. You can use this in Australia or NZ, so if there is any of you looking for a budget option for a little travel in Oz, this could be your answer.
I may decide to go with the Flexipass system instead. You buy a certain number of hours to access coach travel around New Zealand and if you prefer to sit back and let someone else do the driving then this is a good way to go. You can hop on and off as you please.
For information about New Zealand you can't really go past www.newzealand.com
I am planning a trip to New Zealand later in the year and have been working out my itinerary and my budget. I have located little gems like http://www.standbycars.com.au/ which offers campervans and cars from as little as $1 per day. Wow! It simply asks that you deliver the car/van to another destination within a certain time frame. You can use this in Australia or NZ, so if there is any of you looking for a budget option for a little travel in Oz, this could be your answer.
I may decide to go with the Flexipass system instead. You buy a certain number of hours to access coach travel around New Zealand and if you prefer to sit back and let someone else do the driving then this is a good way to go. You can hop on and off as you please.
For information about New Zealand you can't really go past www.newzealand.com
Sunday, March 23, 2008
What I am reading right now
Well, my blog post obviously! I am making the most of the long weekend and have done some major reading. So far I have read and enjoyed:
- 'Wild Lavender' by Belinda Alexandra. Ms Alexandra is visiting our library very soon and so I was keen to read her books. She has written three books, 'White Gardenia' (published 2003, I haven't yet read this one), 'Wild Lavender' (published 2005 and a great read), and 'Silver Wattle' (published 2007). This last book was the first one I read and it kept me reading, I started and finished it the same night to the amazement of my work colleagues (and my poor eyeballs). Go here to learn more about Ms Alexandra - http://www.harpercollins.com.au/global_scripts/product_catalog/author_xml.asp?authorid=AUS_0018805
- 'Seventh Son', 'Red Prophet' and 'Prentice Alvin' by Orson Scott Card. I feel like I have been revisiting an old friend as I have been a fan of Mr Card's for a number of years. These three books are part of The Tales of Alvin Maker series and the only ones I own. I will be requesting the other three when I get back to work. Check out Mr Card's official website - http://www.hatrack.com/index.shtml
- 'Uglies' by Scott Westerfeld. I really enjoyed this book and will checking out the sequel, 'Pretties' when I get back to work. Check out Mr Westerfeld's home page - http://www.scottwesterfeld.com/ and his blog - http://scottwesterfeld.com/blog/
And I am sure you are now asking how I have managed to get so much read and it is only Sunday night - well, I don't sleep much, because that would interrupt my reading! I have also managed to fit in some sewing and some cleaning and some playtime! A good day is a busy day.
- 'Wild Lavender' by Belinda Alexandra. Ms Alexandra is visiting our library very soon and so I was keen to read her books. She has written three books, 'White Gardenia' (published 2003, I haven't yet read this one), 'Wild Lavender' (published 2005 and a great read), and 'Silver Wattle' (published 2007). This last book was the first one I read and it kept me reading, I started and finished it the same night to the amazement of my work colleagues (and my poor eyeballs). Go here to learn more about Ms Alexandra - http://www.harpercollins.com.au/global_scripts/product_catalog/author_xml.asp?authorid=AUS_0018805
- 'Seventh Son', 'Red Prophet' and 'Prentice Alvin' by Orson Scott Card. I feel like I have been revisiting an old friend as I have been a fan of Mr Card's for a number of years. These three books are part of The Tales of Alvin Maker series and the only ones I own. I will be requesting the other three when I get back to work. Check out Mr Card's official website - http://www.hatrack.com/index.shtml
- 'Uglies' by Scott Westerfeld. I really enjoyed this book and will checking out the sequel, 'Pretties' when I get back to work. Check out Mr Westerfeld's home page - http://www.scottwesterfeld.com/ and his blog - http://scottwesterfeld.com/blog/
And I am sure you are now asking how I have managed to get so much read and it is only Sunday night - well, I don't sleep much, because that would interrupt my reading! I have also managed to fit in some sewing and some cleaning and some playtime! A good day is a busy day.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
attempting to upload Flickr
well, today I tried Flickr for the first time. I use Photobucket regularly and was happy with it, so hadn't tried Flickr before. It went well until I tried to add a blog link to my photo, Google denied access because something was missing from Flickr's info! I think I will try again later, at home.
Some of the comments I have read on the NSW Learning 2.0 page discussed the issue of personal photos and allowing others to see them. Thankfully both Photobucket and Flickr allow you to set your Privacy settings so that photos you upload can be either Private or Public. I consider this to be sufficient protection.
One of the main benefits of these online photo albums is the opportunity to share your photos with family and friends who do not live close by. Another benefit is storage. I have lost a number of photos over the years, either because my computer has crashed and deleted everything; or I have upgraded my software and my 'burnt to cd' photos no longer open because the program is incompatible. Being able to put your photos into WWW storage that can be accessed anywhere, anytime, is perfect.
Some of the comments I have read on the NSW Learning 2.0 page discussed the issue of personal photos and allowing others to see them. Thankfully both Photobucket and Flickr allow you to set your Privacy settings so that photos you upload can be either Private or Public. I consider this to be sufficient protection.
One of the main benefits of these online photo albums is the opportunity to share your photos with family and friends who do not live close by. Another benefit is storage. I have lost a number of photos over the years, either because my computer has crashed and deleted everything; or I have upgraded my software and my 'burnt to cd' photos no longer open because the program is incompatible. Being able to put your photos into WWW storage that can be accessed anywhere, anytime, is perfect.
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