Wiki

Wow! wiki-ing is way cool! It seems to be easier than blogging. I am going to probably use this more often as it seems to have more tools.

http://bookloaner.pbwiki.com/

My assignment:
Interlibrary loan procedure for a new staff member:

1) Patron must have a library card in good standing (fines less than $10.00)
2) Pink form is filled out with as much info about the item (more info = quicker we receive the item!) title,author isbn # is a plus!
3)Patron info name, phone # barcode # & library location

Instant Message

Well even though the Reference Department is asleep...it is kinda late. I sent them an instant message to say hello. this will open up a whole new Reference service. should be interesting. Here is my reply from Reference:
bookus00@gmail.com
(11:28:04 pm): Hi from Page aka bookus00 to reference department I am trying this instant message hope it works!
(11:28:12 pm)yorkcountylibrary is no longer signed onbookus00@gmail.com

RSS feeds

Dictionary.com Word of the Day
I felt I had to sign up for this feed as one of our phone patrons calls daily for answers to crossword puzzles! I enjoy helping him because I learn a new word everyday but...he learns too! This will come in handy for reference questions!

South Carolina State Library
Because of my responsibilities at work and the fact that the State Library is "our library" I felt this was very important and necessary.

Double-Tongued Dictionary: All Entries and Citations
Another word feed but useful for slang words & their meanings.

The Weather Channel
This will be useful not only for myself personally but for patrons who may need weather info

The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Rock Hill, SC (29732)
Local Weather Outlook for Rock Hill, SC (29732). Since 1982, The Weather Channel has brought timely weather information to the world. Now via our Local Weather Outlook RSS feed we can keep you up-to-date on the latest weather affecting the cities of your choice including: current local conditions, local Doppler radar, pollen trends, regional video forecasts with expert commentary, and extended forecast details delivered right to your desktop. The Weather Channel...Bringing Weather To Life

Updated: Thu, Aug 23 2007 12:14 AM

Heraldonline.com
Even though we have access to the Herald via our database Herald Newspaper by subscribing to the online version I will be able to see the pictures that are not shown from Proquest.