Semantic Web

I found this very confusing. Can't get my head around the concept.

Voyage RSS

I have looked at Voyage RSS feed reader. I didn't like the 3D effect of the headlines.
I will not be using it.

KartOO

I have done a few searches in KartOO. I found it quite good as it leads to other sites. I still prefer Google though.

VuFind

I have looked at VuFind and think that the National Library of Australia use of it is good. It was easy to use and friendly.

Linkedin

I have looked at LinkedIn & joined the site. I think it is more for professional people who want to get ahead in the library world. I don't think I will be using it at all.

23 THINGS - FINALLY FINISHED!!!

I have FINISHED 23 things. Thank goodness it's over. I can now do my usual work & not face as many challenges as I faced with the program. I found it frustrating at times as I needed quite a bit of help to do things as I am not very computer literate. However at least now I know about things like Facebook, MySpace, RSS feeds and Second Life. These are all things that I have heard about on the news or read about in the newspaper. At least now I know what they are, although I can't see any use for them in my work. I may use Google Maps as I found it useful for going to new places.

Second Life

I don't get it!! Why 'create' a second life when your own life is difficult enough at times! It's a bit scary to think that some people are 'obsessed' with their Second Life. I suppose that if you can't get what you want in your own life, in Second Life' you can. (ie a house, husband/wife, kids etc). I was a bit surprised that you have to pay for everything too [just like real life]. Why bother??

I think that there are ways that the library could use 'Second Life' but it would take a computer geek to do it! Maybe a map of the bookshelves with virtual students looking for the dewey numbers on the shelves & a look of surprise when they find what they are looking for!