Pbwiki Task #12

The following is the link to my Pbwiki. I believe I still favor the blogs due to the fact that anyone can access your Pbwiki.

http://cloverbookworm.pbwiki.com/FrontPage

NetLibrary Task #11

I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this site. I made quite the "wish list". I actually bought an IPOD recently just for this purpose but found out that this is only available for downloading to your computer to listen to or to an MP3 player. At least I can still listen to music. It will be nice when all the licensing issues are dealt with so I can listen on my IPOD.

The following are some titles that interested me:
Lone Star Cafe -- Lisa Wingate
Her Own Place -- Dori Sanders
Leaving Normal -- Stef Ann Holm

I did found one title that is available in downloadable audio that ycl does not have a paper copy of:
"About Schmidt" by Louis Begley

Google Base Task #10

Family Sedans Reviews
You are here: Automotive >> Family Sedans
Best Family Sedans Reviews: (out of 20)Car and Driver, Edmunds.com, Consumer Reports
Best Family Sedans: (out of 35)Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Saturn Aura
Where to Buy
Fast Answers
Full Story
All Reviews
Fast Answers - Best Family Sedans
Top Rated
What the Research Says
• Toyota Camry (*est. $18,270 to $27,820) >> Where to buy

Best family car.In reviews, the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord run neck and neck. But for 2007, the Camry has a slight edge, with a slightly lower price tag, a sensitive redesign and more available options. Even the base model Camry has six standard airbags plus a driver's knee airbag, plus antilock brakes and a tire-pressure monitor. Camry also makes it easier to add options like a navigation system. To get this feature on an Accord, you have to buy a more expensive trim level. Both cars have superior refinement and comfort for the price. Reviews say the 2007 Toyota Camry deserves the first look, but the Honda Accord isn't far behind, matching or bettering the Camry in many aspects. You can expect real-world fuel economy of about 22 to 26 mpg in mixed driving, depending on the engine selected.
• Honda Accord (*est. $18,625 to $29,500) >> Where to buy

Most reliable family car.Although the Toyota Camry sparkles a bit more in reviews for 2007, the Honda Accord is its equal, and the Accord is noted as one of the most reliable family sedans on the road. Though the 2007 Camry gets a little more buzz this year, the Honda Accord has been one of Car and Driver's ten-best cars 21 out of 25 years. Standard safety features include six standard airbags and ABS. Honda doesn't offer any factory options; rather, the Accord family sedan is available in 20 different trim levels, which each include features upgrades like a navigation system and satellite radio. Both the Camry and Accord have a smooth ride and refined engine (especially their V-6 engines), and both deserve a test drive.

This website would be useful to patrons in many ways. Patrons could search for jobs, review images or photos, review books, products and even vacation recommendations. Patrons could review products they are considering purchasing also.

Del.icio.us Task # 9

I enjoyed exploring the Del.icio.us website. I tagged five of my favorite bookmarks and found five more during my exploration of the site. I think this website might be useful if you would be using a computer that is not your own. I think everyone already has a list of their favorite bookmarks added on their personal computer. I'm sure this site would be useful if you used public terminals very often.

http://del.icio.us/cloverbookworm

LibraryThing Task #8

Below is the link to my catalog. This was by far the most interesting assignment yet. I've already recommended this to a patron today and planning to contact some friends to let them know about this.



http://www.librarything.com/catalog/cloverbookworm

Online Image Generator Task #7

My creation
Originally uploaded by cloverbookworm.

The online image generator would be useful in many ways. CD covers, book covers, ID badges and posters for upcoming events would all be great ways to utilize these images.

http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/

YouTube Task #6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2CoxTLtJRk

I just explored YouTube last night with my soon to be 15 year old son directing me to different videos. I know now why so many people spend way too much time on the internet in the library. These videos are hugely popular due to too many people having way too much time on their hands and wanting to see what the other people around the world do when they also have too much time on their hands. As far as how our library could use YouTube, I think the Denver Public Library has the right idea and we could also promote upcoming events at ycl.

Flickr Task #5

Pink Sand on Harbor Island

Bahamas

Pink Sands, Harbor Island, Bahamas
Originally uploaded by fingulus.

It has been 20 years since I was on this beach on Harbor Island in the Bahamas. The sand is really pink. It's just as I remember it. Maybe I'll get back there some day!
Public libraries could use Flickr in many ways. We could put photos of events happening at the library such as Patchwork Tales, storytime and adult summer reading program. Book covers would be another way to use these photos.