Week 11 & 12

Week 11 & 12 Podcasts & videos
I personally easily absorb information when I listen or see. I like the idea of using of podcasts & video clips used in conjunction with written online subject guides for library instruction.

It's good to see that database providers such as Jstor are producing video clips. However, in-house generated video clips & podcasts can be targeted to specific assignments or subject areas. We could then target specific online resources available at our library. The downside is that the production of these clips can consume alot of time especially at the writing & editing stage. Its also important to keep a watch on any database interface changes & to make sure that any instructional videos/podcast are using the current interface & to know when any interface changes are imminent (as MW discovered!)

Week 5 - Wikis

I had a tour through the recommended wikis & have come to the conclusion that they could have the following uses:
- quick version of a library homepage or perhaps library faculty homepage (e.g. SJCPL - however I found their discussion page strange)
- communication about good/useful books/resources for subject/unit areas (BookLovers Wiki)
- internal staff communication
e.g. library wide diary of staff movements (rosters, who's on leave etc)
e.g. library wide diary of meetings (easy to lose track when venues/times keep changing)
-FAQs for reference desk, loans desk- procedures manual
- staff discussions/collaboration/organizing (Library2.0 on the loose: unconference) this may cut down on the circuitous emails!

Blackboard wiki
Although I didn't try to edit the wiki, the process looks simple.