Podcasting

I subscribed and listened to:

Grand Rapid P.L. Kids' Storytimes
Grand Rapid P.L. Book Reviews
Northwest Public Radio
ASU, the Library Channel

Oviously many libraries are currently using podcasts to advertise, educate, and keep current with each other and their patrons. Sno-Isle can utilize the same technology to keep ourselves and our patrons 'in the loop'.

Arts and entertainment, educational, and current events podcasts might be interesting to our patrons.

This was my very first experience with anything 'podcast'. Listening to podcasts was straight forward - one of the easier Web 2.0 assignments.

Online image generators

This is dangerous in the wrong hands! Fun, addictive, easy stuff. Must use restraint when using in public.

Downloadable media

I have mentioned this technology to patrons for some time now. Most (90%) still prefer the good-old print version of books. Even teens seem to prefer print unless they are in a homework bind.
The true users of this service are almost always needing audio books for travel. SIL does have an amazing selection for those wanting downloadable audio books and patrons who use them are always commenting on the great availability of titles.

del.icio.us

I set up an account and have three entries with bookmarks. Someday I might use this technology for my job but I really can't see me using this in "real" life. I'm beginning to suspect I may be a closet anti-social nerd. Still, it's good to know if a patron asks about bookmarking. At least I''ll understand the concept.