Comments for Kasia's LIS 753 Class Blog http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag Just another Classes.tametheweb.com Blogs weblog Thu, 07 May 2009 00:33:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Web 2.0 Tool Review: Twitter in the Library by Pierro Marie http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/04/05/web-20-tool-review-twitter-in-the-library/comment-page-1/#comment-561 Pierro Marie Thu, 07 May 2009 00:33:41 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=162#comment-561 I use and love the Twitter platform and your blogpost too, but this time i am looking for an alternative - Twitter clones, are there many; but unfortunately, the best external tools have twitter ... I use and love the Twitter platform and your blogpost too, but this time i am looking for an alternative – Twitter clones, are there many; but unfortunately, the best external tools have twitter …

]]> Comment on Final Project … finally done! by gennie http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/04/27/twitter-in-the-library/comment-page-1/#comment-474 gennie Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:08:20 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=221#comment-474 clean and crisp - I love the look! clean and crisp – I love the look!

]]> Comment on Creating the Library Website — this week’s module discussion by kasia http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/03/02/creating-the-library-website-this-weeks-module-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-291 kasia Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:35:49 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=115#comment-291 Good points Veronica! I guess I never thought that a library website is also there to send "a message to the community that it DOES exist" -- and that is very important! Thanks for the comment. Good points Veronica! I guess I never thought that a library website is also there to send “a message to the community that it DOES exist” — and that is very important!

Thanks for the comment.

]]> Comment on Creating the Library Website — this week’s module discussion by Veronica Villagomez http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/03/02/creating-the-library-website-this-weeks-module-discussion/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Veronica Villagomez Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:56:34 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=115#comment-251 Post #3 My local public library did not have a website for years…yes years! Not until this year did the library finally get a simple website up and going. I was thrilled when I discovered my library had a website and was very content with its simple layout. No bells or whistles. The website has a simple link to the library’s OPAC, information on library hours and how to obtain a library card. Although there appears to be links to the “kids/teens” and “reference” section, they do not work. Despite this rudimentary website, I am not complaining. My town, although fairly large, has had some budgetary issues and when I asked my local librarian why the library did not have a website she stated that it was due to the financial state of the library. Knowing this helped me understand the situation better. I know that the neighboring town libraries have nice to awesome websites, but these towns can afford to create and maintain them. So to answer your question, I can honestly say that it is much better to have a simple, no frills, very basic website than none at all. Apart from providing information, a library website sends a message to the community that it DOES exist and is ready to serve the community. I know my town’s library website is very basic, for now, but I know that it will one day have a website of the same or even better caliber than those of the neighboring town libraries. Post #3
My local public library did not have a website for years…yes years! Not until this year did the library finally get a simple website up and going. I was thrilled when I discovered my library had a website and was very content with its simple layout. No bells or whistles. The website has a simple link to the library’s OPAC, information on library hours and how to obtain a library card. Although there appears to be links to the “kids/teens” and “reference” section, they do not work. Despite this rudimentary website, I am not complaining. My town, although fairly large, has had some budgetary issues and when I asked my local librarian why the library did not have a website she stated that it was due to the financial state of the library. Knowing this helped me understand the situation better. I know that the neighboring town libraries have nice to awesome websites, but these towns can afford to create and maintain them. So to answer your question, I can honestly say that it is much better to have a simple, no frills, very basic website than none at all. Apart from providing information, a library website sends a message to the community that it DOES exist and is ready to serve the community. I know my town’s library website is very basic, for now, but I know that it will one day have a website of the same or even better caliber than those of the neighboring town libraries.

]]> Comment on Blog Post # 4: Effective Use of Technology in the Library — the Mobile Reference Desk by LeAnna http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/03/11/effective-use-of-technology-in-the-library-the-mobile-reference-desk/comment-page-1/#comment-152 LeAnna Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:07:55 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=140#comment-152 Great topic, Kasia--I absolutely believe in the mobile desk concept. This reminded me, when I was just starting college, I worked at Nordstrom. One element of their highly praised customer service model is only standing behind the desk when ringing a sale. Some people are always a little intimidated to approach a desk, no matter how friendly a face appears. I think this would also help to eradicate some of those stubborn librarian stereotypes! Great topic, Kasia–I absolutely believe in the mobile desk concept. This reminded me, when I was just starting college, I worked at Nordstrom. One element of their highly praised customer service model is only standing behind the desk when ringing a sale. Some people are always a little intimidated to approach a desk, no matter how friendly a face appears. I think this would also help to eradicate some of those stubborn librarian stereotypes!

]]> Comment on Drupal vs. WordPress — Which CMS is better for libraries? by » Drupal vs. WordPress — Which CMS is better for libraries? Kasia … | WOPRESS CMS DEMO http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/04/12/drupal-vs-wordpress-which-cms-is-better-for-libraries/comment-page-1/#comment-85 » Drupal vs. WordPress — Which CMS is better for libraries? Kasia … | WOPRESS CMS DEMO Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:15:35 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=186#comment-85 [...] original here: » Drupal vs. WordPress — Which CMS is better for libraries? Kasia … « Social Bookmarking With WordPress Plugin Bluemist Wordpress Theme | Free Wordpress Theme [...] [...] original here: » Drupal vs. WordPress — Which CMS is better for libraries? Kasia … « Social Bookmarking With WordPress Plugin Bluemist Wordpress Theme | Free Wordpress Theme [...]

]]> Comment on Blog Post # 4: Effective Use of Technology in the Library — the Mobile Reference Desk by kasia http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/03/11/effective-use-of-technology-in-the-library-the-mobile-reference-desk/comment-page-1/#comment-44 kasia Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:52:28 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=140#comment-44 Thanks for the comment Lynda! I agree, more libraries should try out the mobile reference desk. Thanks for the comment Lynda! I agree, more libraries should try out the mobile reference desk.

]]> Comment on Blog Post # 4: Effective Use of Technology in the Library — the Mobile Reference Desk by lschoop http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/03/11/effective-use-of-technology-in-the-library-the-mobile-reference-desk/comment-page-1/#comment-43 lschoop Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:22:49 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=140#comment-43 Thanks for the information about the pilot project. I think the mobile reference desk is a great idea and would be helpful in establishing relationships with users. When I started working in libraries I noticed that when staff members were out on the floor, users would always ask more questions that when they were behind the desk. Thanks for the information about the pilot project. I think the mobile reference desk is a great idea and would be helpful in establishing relationships with users. When I started working in libraries I noticed that when staff members were out on the floor, users would always ask more questions that when they were behind the desk.

]]> Comment on Blog Post # 4: Effective Use of Technology in the Library — the Mobile Reference Desk by Michael http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/03/11/effective-use-of-technology-in-the-library-the-mobile-reference-desk/comment-page-1/#comment-34 Michael Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:05:13 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=140#comment-34 The Apple store fascinates me not only because I am an Apple fan but because of what i see happening there. It's a place that people gather to play with products, surf the net, check email, learn, ask questions, etc... Hmmmmm The Apple store fascinates me not only because I am an Apple fan but because of what i see happening there. It’s a place that people gather to play with products, surf the net, check email, learn, ask questions, etc… Hmmmmm

]]> Comment on Blog Post #3: Why Librarians Love to Blog — Examining different types of librarian blogs by Michael http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/2009/02/21/blog-post-3-why-librarians-love-to-blog-examining-different-types-of-librarian-blogs/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Michael Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:01:26 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/kasiag/?p=80#comment-10 This was my research topic for my dissertation. I like your taxonomy a lot! This was my research topic for my dissertation. I like your taxonomy a lot!

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