Thing #23 Learning 2.0 Ends

In 1996 I saw the Internet on the horizon and swam out to it! During the past 10 years that we have been together I have seen some amazing development and progress. Learning 2.0 looks like a culmination but I see it as another 'beginning' and even as I complete this current journey my eyes are scanning the horizon to see what is out there next.
Following the PLCMC Library Learning 2.0 Program and co-ordinating it at the same time has been quite a challenge and I would like to acknowledge the Help of Helene Blowers, The Grand Architect of Learning 2.0 from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenberg County in NC. USA, who is encouraging and inspiring us with her passion.
Lynette Lewis, a fantastic mentor and partner in crime! Christine MacKenzie, our CEO who sees the potential of people and motivates us to embrace these new technologies within Yarra Plenty Library Service (replacement of the carpet between our desks and offices should take priority in 2007).
The staff who are taking this program on (some who I least expected too) I salute you and look forward to working with you on other exciting Projects in the future.

I have to say my favourite 'Thing' has been Blogging. It is the vehicle for this whole Program and probably the first 'Social Networking' tool that empowered us to create our OWN online presence.

I look forward to monitoring the Program through to its Finale on January 26th and further challenges in 2007.

Thanks to all participants, mentors and motivators.

Thing #22 Audio books

The NetLibrary access on the PLCMC is unavailable to our users so we have had to use different sources to complete Thing #22 Audio Books.

Yarra Plenty is currently trialling 'Overdrive' (available on our Intranet)
I immediately zoomed in on 'The Worst Case Scenario Survival handbook'. It is a running joke with my sister when we explored the Carolinas and traversed the length of Florida last year. My 5th visit to the USA, her 1st and all the nervousness that went with it! I decided to nickname her WSC (Worst Case Scenario!) after several 'incidents' trying to negotiate the highways, byways, backroads, Alligator alleyways and homes of the elusive Black Bears! Jumping at shadows is an understatement!

The book seemed to be downloading to RealPlayer but whether system problems here or Overdrive itself, I was not able to listen. Perhaps thats a good thing, I may have been told not to actually hike through the Pisgah Wilderness National Forest of NC without adequate clothing during an amazing thunderstorm.

Overdrive certainly looks to have potential for libraries and has an amazing array of up to date titles across all genres. Check out the libraries using Overdrive for their patrons.

The World eBook Fair. Browse the FREE Collection and see just what a wonderful resource this is for ebooks and audio ebooks.

Links to Mp3 audio files to download.
I downloaded and listened to the Tale of Peter Rabbit, which was excellent quality.

The eMovies is certainly worth checking out with many historical pieces including War footage.

Casneaux Tree

Casneaux Tree
Originally uploaded by yarraflickr.

I like this Mashup site and here is My pic of the Casneaux Tree in the Flinders Ranges.