As the curtains come down on LBS 708 for 2013, I'd like to to reflect on what the course has meant to me.
To say that I've learnt a lot during this course would be an understatement - and here I'm not just referring to the theoretical knowledge that's been imparted or the practical applications of the ICT module. It's been a journey of self-development / discovery for me - I've put myself in cyberspace (coerced more likely) - no mean feat for someone who is extremely private (hard to believe I know). Tiptoeing at first on the day I've posted my first blog, but now firmly entrenched - I've discovered that it's not such a bad place after all.
As a librarian I've realised the importance of having a web presence in this age of information overload (also known as infobesity). It is an ideal platform for learning, the sharing of information and to stay abreast of library advances across the world (as well as having our voices heard). Whether or not I'll remain in the realm of the blogosphere remains to be seen - it's under consideration. I'll definitely be continuing my stay with the birds, tweeting happily (ever) after. I love it! To my fellow tweeters, please keep tweeting - I am following you. To the non-tweeters - do join us!!
Currently, the struggle with my wiki is ongoing - probably until the last minute.
Sandy, thank you for introducing me to so many new terms and experiences. Thank you for always responding to my questions (and e-mails) so quickly and wherever you were. To quote Bernie, 'isn't technology wonderful?...' - this while she's in a pharmacy responding (via e-mail) to a mail I've sent.
Au revoir (courtesy of Francoise who's been teaching me some French words - merci!)
Wednesday 8 May 2013
Monday 6 May 2013
Wiki...litis?
Tonsillitis, laryngitis, ..... I think I'm coming down with wikilitis ... if I don't do something about my wiki woes urgently. It is definitely the most frustratingly challenging assignment to date in this module. As if I had not been stretched already with blogging (chore) and tweeting (which I'm now enjoying by the way).
My wiki woes are as follows - I type on my newly created page and preview - all looks well. But when I save, the font sizes are different for my headings and I found that my text 'moved' around (I know that sounds silly). I have been struggling with this for hours on end. My next step was googling 'wiki -help' for dummies for even the help icon on the wiki is really no help at all. To decipher what I've come across one needs to be an IT expert, not a struggling student trying to create an uncomplicated wiki - CSS codes and the works are mentioned. Does anyone else have the same problems (with solutions, please)? Well, Sandy did mention that she'll be dragging us into the 21st century (kicking and screaming) - I am at that point now - doing what the librarian-in-black does best (in my mind!).
Aluta continua!!
My wiki woes are as follows - I type on my newly created page and preview - all looks well. But when I save, the font sizes are different for my headings and I found that my text 'moved' around (I know that sounds silly). I have been struggling with this for hours on end. My next step was googling 'wiki -help' for dummies for even the help icon on the wiki is really no help at all. To decipher what I've come across one needs to be an IT expert, not a struggling student trying to create an uncomplicated wiki - CSS codes and the works are mentioned. Does anyone else have the same problems (with solutions, please)? Well, Sandy did mention that she'll be dragging us into the 21st century (kicking and screaming) - I am at that point now - doing what the librarian-in-black does best (in my mind!).
Aluta continua!!
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