Task # 10

My favorite aspect of the new site is that I can search for articles from the home page. I like to look up articles and this eliminates several steps. I also like that the Ask Us button is so prominent and on every page. It's like that commercial with the easy button. Like we are here to make your life easier, you just have to push the button. One little glitch that I saw was that when I clicked on the MCPLD logo I was taken back to our current site instead of the home page of the new site. I'm sure this is only a glitch because we haven't switched over yet, but I thought that I'd pass it along. I am guessing that the Spanish page will remain a lib guide and I think that it looks really nice, I just would like for it to have the same feel as the rest of the site, but that's just me. Great Job to Cari and the rest of the Web design committee!

Task #9

I have looked at universal class a few times and I think that there are lots of possible applications. This time, I noticed the cooking classes and I think that the library could hand out flyers to local restaurants so that employers can offer these classes to new hires. We could all also carry these flyers in our pockets for when we eat out and have a bad meal.

Task #8

Today's training on the Spanish Language lib guide was extremely helpful. I think that Grace, Lisa, Eusebia, and Jennifer did a wonderful job. I think that with the way it's set up, it's not necessary to speak Spanish in order to help someone who does.
I thought the quiz right after was helpful to because it helped to solidify the information.

Webolution Task # 7

Drop Box looks like and interesting resource. I can definitely see the advantages to it. When I was watching the video I thought how awesome it was that the guy traveling Africa could let his grandma see all of his photos at once. I hate that for facebook or e-mail you have to upload photos one at a time. What a hassle. I haven't used drop box in the past, I may use it in the future and I can definitely see telling patrons about it.
I began using Google docs when I started school. It's a good resource for information sharing. When i am working with a group I usually like using google docs because then we all are making corrections to the same doc and there is not confusion about which draft is the latest version. Also if many people are working on the same doc at the same time, everyone has a different color cursor so you can see who is doing what. I recommend this resource to patrons who want to store documents, but don't have a jump drive or disc to store it on.

task number 6

I wasn't really surprised by any of these answers. A multiple choice question could be: Where can a patron download e-books?
A)At the central library only
B)At any of the libraries
C)Only on the Patrons PC
D)Only at the download station in the Central library

Extra Credit Google a day

I had fun with this exercise. At first I thought the question was a little convoluted, but then I found a site that had the exact info I needed. It's funny because even though the question said an approximation I put in the answer of 70 minutes and I got it wrong. The answer was 67 minutes.

I would like my extra entry to be in the 100 gift card drawing.

task #5

I have used our Chilton's online in the past when I needed to change a tail light and when I wanted to install my own blower motor. Both of these things were to basic for Chilton's to give diagrams for so I ended up just doing a google search for the information. The database is easy to navigate and I love that you can look at what has been recalled for your vehicle. I think that the diagrams would be super helpful as well. There are several of our Chilton's that are cataloged as reference books, but if someone is working on their vehicle they probably want to be able to refer to something. With the Chilton's online info and diagrams are accessible 24/7.

task number 4

The consumer report article that I read indicated that Kindle is rated the best, but I would like an e-reader that will allow me to borrow books from the library so Kindle is out. Of the other options I would pick the Nook because I like that the page turns giving it a more book like feel. I also like that it has the 3G carrier so books can be downloaded anywhere and anytime.

Step 1: Download Adobe Digital Edition

Step 2: Go to OverDrive Digital Library

Step 3: Find a Book

Step 4: Download Book

task number 3

I use Master File Premier a lot for school and it has saved me on more than one occasion. I also got some articles for a girl while I was at the Orchard Mesa Branch and I swear, I thought that she was going to leap over the counter and hug me.
the article I found in Consumer Reports was dated 01/11 Volume 36 and page 26-29.
The article I found for the Rolling Stones issue 1/9/92 was "Stones Take it to the Max"
I would also like to be entered to win the 100 dollar gift card.

webolution # 2

Sweet I already did # 1 so I got to skip ahead. I just did the scavenger hunt and I have to say that I think there were some trick questions in there. The Polk County question had me stumped for quite some time. There are a ton of resources on our website that I think it can get a little cofussing to know what to find where.