# 23 Summary

I can't believe I'm finally here! I have amazed myself. I definitely have a different, more confident outlook about my web skills. If not for this class, I would never have done a blog, mashup, used an image generator, etc, etc. I am proud, too, that I may be able to help my library improve its services and to help our patrons improve their own skills.
The most fun was using the image generator, putting pictures on flickr, and cataloging my books on LibraryThing. I feel good about telling patrons or other staff members about these things too.
Just getting my Blog up and running was great too. We are trying to convince admin to add a blog to our website, and I know how to do one, so I will be able to speak with experience.
I am even thinking about creating a new computer class that deals with Library 2.0. Some of this stuff would really go over well I believe.
I now feel qualified to discuss all of these 23 Things now that I have done them. I guess it's not so hard to understand Library 2.0. Thank you.

# 22 NetLibrary

NetLibrary would not allow me to access it, so I visited MyMediaMall on the Rockford Public Library site. It is very easy to use. You need an RPL Library card, a PC, and the free software from Overdrive Media. You may even use a Mac. Also, PDA's, Smart Phones, and MP3 players are compatible. You must download the Overdrive Media Console first.

You can browse by looking at All Titles, Subject Areas, Fiction or Nonfiction, and by Genre. Simply click on a book cover, and it goes to your shopping cart. You can even place holds. Ebooks check out for 21 days, Audio books for 14, and movies for 7. They can be renewed by going to My Account. No late fees are ever charged because the items simply go back to the collection at the end of the check-out period.

I think it's a great system. I picked up some information I didn't know but will now be able to help patrons with.

# 21 Podcasts

Establishing the feed on my blog was a little confusing. I'm still not sure how I did it. However, it was fun and informative listening to and watching the differents podcasts. Some of them seemed to be a simple waste of time. Others, such as NPR, are quite helpful, and I will take advantage of them. Libraries could and should use podcasts on their websites as a means of communicating with patrons.
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