Module 2 Topic 3 Twitter and Libraries

Library twitters are used as bulletin boards to advertise library events. They are also used to advertise and review new books for all ages of patrons. Some twitters also communicate with patrons on a personal level. Many of the twitters lead to articles on other websites or to newsletters written by patrons. Some twitters are only leads to other websites, others are text-like statements. Library twitters are a mixture of advertisements, reviews, newsletters and personal communications. I would be interested in following a library twitter.

Library tweet
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Twitter

I looked at a Twitter site created by Maureen Evans of Belfast. It contained tiny recipes condensed by Maureen and others. The recipes were in Twitterspeak which was very like text messages-condensed to the bare mimimum of abbreviated words and numbers. Despite this, I could understand the recipes and thought it would be fun to look through them, print a few out and try cooking them. This site is for people to share recipes. There are 24,492 followers. I enjoyed seeing the recipes from people all around the world.

John Key's blog is to display photos of his trip through Asia. It shows him laying a wreath at the tomb of Ho Chi Mihn. It is to promote his travels, raise his profile amongst his followers and record his actions for the public to see. His site has 10,516 followers. I thought this was a worthwhile site as it is good to keep up with what the leader of the country is doing on our behalf.

Creative Commons

The CC license conditions for the Web 2.0 learning programme were the same as those for the image selected. http://www.flickr.com/photos/colorblindpicaso/2902713261/sizes/l/ (link to image)

Open ID Module 1 Topic 2

I would consider using Open ID for accounts which are not sensitive or private or needing security -especially as I am prone to forgetting passwords!!

Online Privacy and Security Module 1, Topic 1

Yes I think these tips would be very useful to family and friends using the Internet, especially those using online banking and facebook.


Advice to give patrons in the library-
When choosing a password or PIN number for your account, make sure it is complicated (uses uppercase and lowercase letters, includes a combination of letters and numbers). It is unwise to use athe same password for all accounts. Choose a password different from your bank account or any other account. Do not use your birthday numbers.
When you are logging in to your account in the library do not let others look over your shoulder or see your password. Make sure you Log Out of your account when you have finished using it.