Dylan Thomas

Thing # 20 Askaway, What fun!
I went to the Fraser Valley Library for my question and was connected very quickly to a Librarian named Sharon. My question; " how old was Dylan Thomas when he wrote 'A child's Christmas in Wales and was it mainly autobiographical?"
Sharon sent me a couple of interesting articles, and although she didn't directly answer my question it was quite interesting, she didn't offer her opinion as to whether she thought it was Thomas's life he was writing about, but she supplied me with enough info to come to my own conclusion. I was impressed with the prompt friendly service, and think this is a great tool for students, wish it had been around when I was in High school.

Thing# 19 subscription databases. Easy to use, I explored newspaper articles because I wanted to see it I could find a recent article in my local paper 'the optimist' where there was a full page spread about my Husband, titled 'from couch to Boston' about his adventures training for a marathon, and I found it easily!
I looked into Go E books, and found a list of the newest e books available to down load, which included titles such as 'Frogs and French kisses'!
I explored Tumbleweed, and actually managed to complete 2 puzzles before lunch (my 3 yr old grand daughter would be very proud of me)!!!
Could have gone and on but I'm supposed to close the Library at 7!

Thing # 16 E-mail etiquette. Nothing I didn't really already know. Pet peeve, those who answer e-mails without giving much thought to the tone of the e-mail. In other words don't reply to an e-mail in an angry manner, as one's mood comes across loud and clear especially in writing. Sometimes people find it easier to be confrontational in writing as opposed to face to face. If one recieves an e-mail that raises the blood pressure, take 5 before answering to it.
Phishing scams appears to be mainly common sense, not giving out personal info in an e-mail, watching out for e-mails apparantly sent within a company asking for passwords etc. In other words, if it seems 'phishy' it probably is.

Thing # 13 Web 2.0 Library 2.0 and future of Libraries.Away from Icebergs, adapting the way in which Libraries fit the needs of todays and tomorrow's Patrons. Kids who are used to getting all they need while lying on a couch with a computer and a bag of chips. Icebergs such as the 'just in case' collection. Will there be a need for Library buildings in the future, or will it be a virtual Library future. I think there will be the need for'books' for some time to come, but it is inevitable that eventually nothing will be in the printed format. Hopefully not until after I've retired.!

Thing # 14/15. Learnt about wikis and discovered that there alot of differing views on this. Alot of people feel that the information posted on Wikis cannot be trusted as most of it is not coming from experts in the field, just from people with 'opinions'. Enjoyed the 'book lovers' wiki, an on line book club. Read several book reviews on books that I have enjoyed, and it would be fun to add one's own book review.Found a section on 'new audio books' my new 'fix'! The question 'So what's in a Wiki'? Wouldn't it be quicker to ask What's not in a Wiki? So much info so little time!
Playing in the sandbox. I added a comment about Favourite books. Interesting to see the lists of favourite reads, gives you some ideas. Could be fun for those who like to air opinions on different topics.

# 13 again! the future of Libraries and 2.0.
Interesting, alot of information to absorb, and not a subject I feel I know much about. Will progress in Libraries mean a deterioration of good old public service on a human level.? Maybe the Patron of the future will never feel the need to step inside a Library, because they can obtain all the information they need without having to get off the couch. Not sure how much of an impact Library 2.0 will have on circulation, but have a feeling that eventually there will be nothing physical left to circulate......Progress you say?.............

cookie monster

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this is an image that I found where you could create your own cookie,.........does she ever think of anything but food?