Re Flickr and photo sharing

I think Flickr is a great way to back up photos without taking up a lot of disk space. Also, what easier way to share them with others.

The technology definitely has potential for libraries. I liked the way Mosman Library had taken photos of special events such as Library Lovers' Day, a Taronga Zoo visit and author talks. This is a fantastic way of letting the community see for themselves the range of services and activities the library has to offer.

I also thought Mosman Library had done well to set up a photo archive of items of local historical interest. This is such a convenient and easy way for local historians to search for old photos of whatever they are researching, if it is available at the library.

With regard to Creative Commons, it is a very useful tool for people or organisations who want to share content with the wider world, and to give other people access to use it, under conditions that the organisation can choose from the range of options provided.

I hope you enjoy this picture of penguins in antarctica!

Ciao for now!

Hi!

As you will have worked out from the title of this blog, I enjoy both goldfish and bushwalking!

I have had goldfish for six years, and even though they don't cuddle up to you like a cat or give you friendly licks like a dog, they are my pet of choice when you don't have a backyard.



They are fun to observe when you feed them, or when you glance towards the tank at any time. I've always named my fish, even though I have no idea of their gender (I haven't yet gotten around to checking how you can tell). This, combined with feeding them and looking after their tank, makes them a real pet. They even have different personalities! When one of my original fish died and I replaced it with a newer, smaller fish, the other original fish gave the new fish a hard time, appearing to dominate it. Of course, this is not scientific observation. It is just my interpretation of what appeared to be happening!



I have started this blog as part of the Learning 2.0 program for library staff. I'm looking forward to learning about opportunities on the net that many of the younger members of the library clientele take for granted. Finally I'll understand what is "out there" and be able to communicate in ways I've never before explored.



This program is an example of Lifelong Learning, which I think makes life more interesting. If you stop learning when you finish formal academic training, you miss out on the fun of exploring new areas of knowledge or experience which you can choose to do.



I am new to blogging, and the library I work in hasn't yet used this technology, but I'm looking forward to exploring the ways in which libraries can take advantage of this means of interaction with those who use it and who would like to share their ideas with library staff and other members of the public.

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