Task #5

I have used the first method many times to place multiple holds. This method is okay. It works, but I was really pleased to learn about the second method. It seems to go faster and I think it is much more user-friendly than the first. I like the fact that you just stay in the catalog until the very end. I think that patrons would prefer it over the first, and I know that, from now on, I will be using the second method at work, and at home.

Task #4

I tried to create a FaceBook account and was unsuccessful. There was a pop up about not accepting my name. I'm not sure what that's all about.

Anyway, I created a MySpace account instead. I entered some profile info and uploaded my picture, but I didn't get fancy and in-depth with it. I figure it could be an on-going project if I get really in to it. Right now I have mixed feelings about MySpace. It seems cumbersome to use. Perhaps I need to just tinker with it some more...

Task #3

I missed two. Boo. Oh well. I learned that the sitemap is very helpful. I also learned that our catalog page has several links on it that I had never noticed before - Suggest a Purchase, Interlibrary Loan form, and the Events. I'm glad I took the quiz. There is so much information on our website!

Task #2

I already had an account with Pandora but I haven't used it much, so I thought I would explore Pandora some more. I made two new radio stations - The White Stripes and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I like the thumbs up and down function, which I have never used before. Also, I learned that when you click on a song, you can pull up the full lyrics - very cool. I like reading lyrics.

One thing that I don't like about Pandora is that it only lets you skip about seven songs per hour. Dang licensing! I also don't like that I got a pop up for an advertisement while plugging in some profile info. Did you know that you can play Scrabble and win at Subway?!

Task #1

The hardest part about this task was deciding what to call my blog. I went with something generic for now. I'll change it once I think of something more creative.

8/14/09
What do you think of the new name? I thought it was a little more clever than "Di's Page" (and apparently, less offensive!)