Lesson 11: Wrap Up

Wrapping it up.
 Okay-there were things I wouldn't have looked at if you hadn't made me. I wouldn't have explored those particular lib-guides if you hadn't pointed them out--I wouldn't have known where to send people who want to know about municipal codes or the fact that you need Nooks to view magazines on-line. So, in that respect the whole thing was helpful. All-in-all, it was kind of fun and informative.

I have to give you guys kudos for developing such an engaging way to get us to check out COSA's offerings. It was especially helpful for this new employee. You might want to consider doing a newcomer orientation Web COSA 101!

One sentence: Time well spent!

All done!

Lesson 10 Challenge

There's nothing like going to work for a government agency to make you check out their website. I've spent a lot of time perusing the COSA website, and I'm glad I did. I've been asked questions about election information, recycling, and various other San Antoniocentric questions. It's good to be more familiar with the website, so I can guide people there. The most exciting entry for me was the event calendar. Some of the events that go on in San Antonio aren't advertised as much as they could be, so it's nice to be able to see what's happening and to direct people there.

I briefly browsed the State of Texas website--(http://www.texas.gov/) the one that opens up with a big building painted like the Texas Flag---not so sure that's the way I want people to see Texas--how about they update that a little bit. Rusty old pick-ups? Really? The information about San Antonio was a little lacking-not much depth.

For fun--you can go see what everyone makes---hummmm if I'd been thinking, I would have been a coach at UT. I love the "Texas Tribune." I always find it amusing in a Jon Stewart kind of way!

I don't think the majority of the general public has the COSA mobile app on their phones or devices. There are those who are very concerned with local politics and they vote-you can probably get a pretty good idea of how many might use the app by looking at your voter stats. However, the immediacy of social media--Twitter, for example, makes our elected officials a little more accountable and open to the voice of the people than in the past. Does it have an impact on the outcomes? I'd say it has minimal impact today, but I believe that impact will grow as our society becomes more and more digital. When the digital natives take over-then we'll see.

Lesson 9 Part 1 OneClickdigital

Featured on OneClick:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
Eggs
Nauti Temptress

Apps:
OneClick Digital eAudio App for audio and eBook App for ebooks.

Kindle Fire Issues: Uninstall the app from your Kindle and install the updated Kindle Fire App available at the Amazon Store

Lesson 9 Part 2- OverDrive Magazines

I'd read O, Newsweek, and Martha Stewart Living if I only had a Nook.

In order to check out magazines you will need a library card, access to OverDrive or the OverDrive app, Nook or Samsung Nook, and a Barnes and Noble account which is free.

Lesson 8 Part 2 Challenge

I searched OverDrive for Twilight and found the audio without any problems. It's right there for you to see. I searched OneClick for Judy Moody Goes to College. Both were easy enough.

Lesson 8 Part 1 Challenge

Divergent-Veronica Roth

SAPL own 70 copies and 41 are available.

Kindle
Overdrive Listen
Adobe ePub
Overdrive Read
Overdrive MP3 Audiobook

Chasing Fire-Nora Roberts

Same Formats as above

SAPL owns 17 copies and 12 are available.

Lesson 7 Part 1 Challenge

I cheated a little bit. This was taken opening day when I visited the library. I had it emailed to me. Gosh--does that building make me look fat?

Lesson 6 Part 2 Challenge

Can social media be harmful?

So, I'm on my way to Minnesota to visit my son and his new wife. She posts on Facebook, "My MIL is coming. Does anyone know what I'm supposed to do with her?" Need I say more?

Lesson 6 Part 1 Challenge

Well...as a matter of fact I reconnected with an old boyfriend through Facebook. It didn't go well. I've done some on-line dating. It didn't go well either. Frankly, I'm not that impressed by social media. I liked it better when people showed up at the door with a cake and I made coffee.

Lesson 5 Challenge

I took the keyword challenge, and I did a good job on the first challenge. The second challenge was more, "challenging." I've always enjoyed teaching search skills to kids and to grown up. There are lots of additional ways to search-site:edu for example. That always intrigues people!