technorati & Web 2.0 & Google docs

Well, I can see that technorati is an interesting way to keep up-to-date in the latest blog entries without having to subscribe to a particular blog. Kind of like reading the headlines in a newspapter. And another way to promote one's blog in the uber space with a corresponding loss of privacy.

As to defining library 2.0 and web 2.0--the InfoPeople class summed it up pretty nicely. 2.0 fosters collaboration--it's not done something for us, it's something we do ourselves. And no, it doesn't mean the end of traditional library service, but allows us more choices and opportunities to provide and enhance that service and offer new services.

I like the idea of Google docs--I can work on files on any computer with Internet access while I'm at the Info. Desk and then copy them into my Word or Excel docs. on my computer. It's easier than using Word, because then I'd need to same to a flash drive and upload to my PC. This is much more portable!

Bronze award 2007-2

Bronze award 2007-2
Originally uploaded by jillpatterson

And here's the second photo showing the balcony half-painted. Dad and Girl Scouts did a great job!

I am very happy to report that a Junior Girl Scout troop from La Habra painted and replanted the balcony planter this past spring (April 2007). Not so happy to report that our balcony has termites! You can see the girls and one of the girls' fathers as they start the project.

This and another photo has been posted to Flickr.