Thing 15--info graphics

A neat catchy way to make a sign or posting more vibrant and eye catching. I think this could be really useful in many ways.  Sort of like a static DYNAMIC sign if you catch my drift.  Plus it is fun and fast.  If you want to let people know what is going on right now, make an info graphic or a Vine video.  Live library life in the fast lane!,,

Thing 14--videos

I tried Vine.  First of all I could find a free one, the free ones looked to be just playback and not record.  So I bought the app, and it just sat there.  Big home screen but no controls.  It just gave me the option to watch ones already created.  Thanks a bunch, too much stuff to watch now.  What I did like was the 6 second idea.  Perfect!  Back to the short attention spans again.  I think this would be fantastic for Facebooks postings.  Make a quick comment, show what is going on, and Zinio, hit send.

Thing 13--presentation

I went for the Haiku deck.  Mainly  because it seemed simple and short.  Personally, I dislike Haiku a lot!  Only because it is being taught simply by syllable count and not meaning or following the rules.  Sorry, I digress.  A simple presentation that looks great is a nifty find.  It could be used as a presentation to City Council (short attention spans) to a Tweet about the Adult Book Discussion.  I am thinking of doing one about a project I would like to have happen at the library, and then present it at a staff meeting.  That way I would have visuals and short facts right there.  Quick and easy, also good for short attention spans!

Thing 12--Books, Books and more Books!

Can one ever have access to too many books?  Probably, I can get information overload pretty darn fast.  I decided to try Wattpad and noodle around.  I really like the idea of reading reviews from "readers" as opposed to "reviewers" as that might be more helpful in purchasing.  The idea of actually writing and sharing with others is pretty nifty.  My oldest granddaughter was here all weekend and spent the whole time giggling and writing/reading/watching Animai.  She loved the interacting and having her character do things and the comments from other readers.  What I came away with was thinking about how the library could engage these young teens in some interactive book reviewing and fan fiction.  Cool, huh?