TASK 18 - Encore / EBSCOhost 2.0

Tried using Encore when doing a basic search, like the added features displayed on some items e.g. table of contents, summary, spell check, tags, etc. though found the screen too busy. When doing an advanced search it defaults to VU catalogue, so to save time and see simpler results I will stick to the VU library catalogue.

Played around with EBSChost 2.0 and used the Academic Search Premier database for a test run. I like the extra features however would need to spend some time learning how to use these features effectively. But am impressed.

TASK 17 - DELICIOUS

Established a Delicious account and added a couple of bookmarks. Good thing about this tool is being able to access my favourite bookmarks from any computer. Will add more later.

TASK 16 - IGOOGLE HOME PAGE

Customised my IGoogle Page and personalised the features. Found a theme I liked and added a few gadgets. Don't know how often I'll use it but none the less it was fun. Cheerio

TASK 15 - GOOGLE BOOK SEARCH / SCHOLAR

Opened an account with Google Book Search and added some books to My Library. Yet another library to the ones I already have. Like the added feature of limited preview allowing access to preview certain items.

Love Google Scholar... fabulous as a research tool for articles. Did a quick search for an article, adding one author and I got a quick result.

Great for research. Will definitely use and recommend.

TASK 14 - GOOGLE DOCS

Had a test run with this application earlier this year with a colleague of mine. Handy if you are doing work in a group I guess, but a concern would be that Google will have access to all information submitted. Don't know about that.

TASK 13 - PLAY WITH GOOGLE MAPS

bye, bye Melways. No need for you now.

Tried out Google Maps and am suitably impressed. Found my humble abode and tested out some of the many options of looking at it. Gee, am glad the front lawn was cut and backyard view not available. Even looked for another route to get home from work. Took me on the journey from my desk. What a blast.

TASK 12 - FACEBOOK

Joined Facebook and added a few applications. Had a couple of requests to be 'friends'. Took up their offer, one in particular looks like a distant cousin of mine. Looking at my photo and his there does seem to be a resemblance. For interest have added his Facebook image. His name is Ron Damon and he has plenty of 'friends' and plenty of time too or has he?????????????????

TASK 10 / 11- ADD SUBSCRIPTIONS AND BLOGS

Added Digg in my Google Reader. Don't know how often, if ever I will use the site. Too high tech for me. For the exercise also added VU Library News, Wikipedia, Ninemsn.

Also added a couple of library blogs: Shifted Librarian and ASIFA - Hollywood Animated Archive. The image included is part of the ASIFA blog. Interesting blog and love the digitized images

TASK 9 - SET UP FEED READER

Found the introductory video on how to set up a RSS feed reader very helpful.
Mission accomplished. Next step is to add some subscriptions.
Should be fun!!

TASK 8 - MY LIBRARYTHING

What a great tool! Designed for those who have a lot time on their hands.
Took a bit of trial and error but eventually I created my online library. Don't know if I'll add to it, time will tell I guess.