Being a fan of cats and wanting to try to embed a video, I had a go. I located a video about a cat called Maru that lives in Japan. There were many to choose from, so I chose this one. Enjoy.
Monday, December 7, 2009
No. 6 - Videos online
I did a search of YouTube and Google Video using the search terms provided. It was interesting to see what came up. Google Video retrieves from other video sites, which gives you more choice with what you are looking at. I suspect it depends on what you are looking for.
It was interesting to see the different ways libraries have used videos, not only to support exhibitions but to promote them and their collections. I was also impressed in the way the Carnegie Library used video to promote reading. Videos could be used in libraries to highlight something special in their library whether it's part of their collection or something special that they do.
It was interesting to see the different ways libraries have used videos, not only to support exhibitions but to promote them and their collections. I was also impressed in the way the Carnegie Library used video to promote reading. Videos could be used in libraries to highlight something special in their library whether it's part of their collection or something special that they do.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
No. 5 - More Google
Google translate - I tried Google translate on basic English phrases and was impressed. I then tried a web page which was in Polish that I had found for a client researching a coat of arms. It was one of the few web pages I found any information. I was very impressed with the translation and how understandable it was. I wish I had known about this before I sent the client the information. I can see this being useful for multicultural clients in understanding things in the English world but I can also see how useful it could be in providing information for clients in their own language, or in the case of family history helping clients to get information from the country of their ancestors.
Google Books - I had a go searching through Advanced, and it is handy to know that you can search by "Full-view" only, but I found that with out having a reason to use it, it wasn't of to much use.
iGoogle - I have used iGoogle for many years and at home it is my home page. I have everything from weather and the radar to pacman the computer game. It has all my favourite things on it and makes it a one-stop-shop in many cases.
Google Calendar - Again I've used this ever since it was offered as an option for iGoogle. It enables me to keep track of all my appointments, especially in relation to work e.g. working on the weekend. It would have its uses for library groups that may exist outside the library internal workings that want to be able to meet.
Google Maps - I had a play with Google maps when I did the Mashups section. It was very interesting but creating your own map can be time-consuming depending on what type of map you are creating. To view the map you will need to go back to Mashups on Oct 30.
Google Books - I had a go searching through Advanced, and it is handy to know that you can search by "Full-view" only, but I found that with out having a reason to use it, it wasn't of to much use.
iGoogle - I have used iGoogle for many years and at home it is my home page. I have everything from weather and the radar to pacman the computer game. It has all my favourite things on it and makes it a one-stop-shop in many cases.
Google Calendar - Again I've used this ever since it was offered as an option for iGoogle. It enables me to keep track of all my appointments, especially in relation to work e.g. working on the weekend. It would have its uses for library groups that may exist outside the library internal workings that want to be able to meet.
Google Maps - I had a play with Google maps when I did the Mashups section. It was very interesting but creating your own map can be time-consuming depending on what type of map you are creating. To view the map you will need to go back to Mashups on Oct 30.
Additional to web browsers
I had a go with Google Chrome but found I just liked the look and feel of Firefox. I don't know whether it's just what I've gotten comfortable with or whether there is something about Google Chrome that doesn't work for me. I suspect only more use will tell me for sure.
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