#18--Down and Dirty

I have successfully posted to the Webolution Wiki. WooHoo! Only a few more tasks to go and a new laptop in my future. Stand back, I'ma comin' through.

#17--Library Wikis

Okay, so a wiki is a tool where people can add and/or change what's already posted. There seem to be two types of wiki generators--Wiki Farms which does not require a server, but one has less control over content; and DIY Wikis, which require having your own server, with control and flexibility over content. I would much prefer the second generator. I have a bit of a problem with wikis with no control over content, as all kinds of misinformation can result. I checked out several library wikis and most of them require registration to post and the post must be approved by the "owner" of the wiki. This is good.

Discoveries--Book Lover's Wiki is great. You can find a review in any genre, some posted on the same book by several different reviewers. I found two books that piqued my interest and one of which I've already checked out. The other is on hold. BTW, who is Francesca B? Her reviews seem to appear most often and are well written. Some of the reviewer, however, lacked umph in their writing, which did not spark any interest in the books they reviewed, even though the reviews were positive.

Some of the other wikis I visited:
Library Success: a best practices wiki--This included readers' advisory and marketing, and required an email and login for posting.

Did a Google search for "library wikis" and found ACRL Wiki which had a distance learning forum; Bibliotherapy Wiki dedicated to "reading to heal" for chronically ill, etc.; Radical Reference Wiki that promotes "Green Librarianship" (eco-friendly libraries--I don't know about anyone else, but I'm getting a bit tired of the "green" and "eco-friendly" fad/catch-phrase-happy bandwagon" going around and applying to absolutely everything) and travel guides to cities hosting ALA events.

'Nuff said.

#16--Plateau Valley Voice

From the Nov. 2, 1923 Plateau Valley Voice front page--

"Legal Fight of the Cattle and Sheep Men
Bloodshed is feared, according to local federal officials, says the Denver Post, at the trial in Grand Junction on Nov. 5 of Ray Janes, Thomas and Frank Berry, William James, and 'Shorty' Chambers, prominent cattlemen of Rio Blanco and Moffat counties on charges of conspiracy to obstruct sheepmen in the lawful use of public lands."


My interest in the "cattle and sheep wars" stems from having a great uncle--a bit of a renegade (okay, he was 3/4 American Indian and 1/4 French--we think) who admitted he knew the names of the men who ran the herd of sheep off a cliff into Lake Fork Canyon near Gunnison, Colorado. He refused to identify by name any of the culprits, as some of them, according to my uncle, were still alive. We've often speculated that he could have easily been one of the culprits.

Ebsco video and Consumer Health Database--#s 14 and 15

The Ebsco video was very basic, but easy to follow. No probs.

Conusmer Health Complete is fun and informative. I looked up information on epilepsy and pregnancy. Very informative. Also looked up information on "setting the standards for supplements" and the benefits of increasing Vitamin D intake.

You Tube Musings

You tube is fun, as you can find any variety of video just by doing a keyword search. Earlier today I searched for "printer problems wrinkled shredded" and found the video I wanted. They also have categories, and under "travel & places" I found a cool video showing workers "wrapping" a building with a picture of a Boeing 787.

Copyright Video

Hopefully, the video below will stay on my blog. It uses snatches of Disney films to explain copyright. It's very clever. If it's yanked, you can view it by going to my earlier blog titled "Copyright Explained" and click on the link. There's also a link to a copyright comic that you can go to (see interesting links), or you're welcome to view the actual comic book in my office.

You Tube video--Task #19