Category: Twitter

• Twitter Updates for 2009-10-05 http://ff.im/-9f1NO #
• RT @webmaster_ref: Its a fact: the collaboration, engagement, encouragement, & opps…found on Twitter have exceeded my wildest expectations #
• @nengard morning from Lawrence, KS! in reply to nengard #
• slowly catching up on email… #
• RT @roclib RT @cclibrarian reading:Twitter in the Workplace…10.05.09 http://bit.ly/yY9fo #
• @gcollum @wizzyrea is right; semis can only drive 12 hr days; braums trucks thus can only go 6 hrs in all dirs from plant sw of okc #
• @nengard did i miss your email reminder? yes i can! in reply to nengard #
• @nengard yeah emails slip by me all the time; working on getting better at that; working on filling them out right now. in reply to nengard #
• @gcollum understand. I miss them a lot, too; lived in OK for five years in college. in reply to gcollum #
• @gcollum ever looked into dry ice shipping? in reply to gcollum #
• a group of us talked a lot ab braums ice cream @ the retreat last week. History of the franchise: http://braums.com/OurHistory.asp #
• RT @jokrausdu 10 full-tuition MLIS fellowships in Early Childhood Librarianship via the Univ. of Denver — http://bit.ly/14BLH6 #
• National Gaming Day is November 14 http://ff.im/-9gUPK #
• @nengard did you get my email? #
• @griffey oh no. I hope eliza’s ok and doesn’t get it too! in reply to griffey #
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• software licensing counts. ugh. finally got all my emails sent out #
• @twephanie just curious how long it will take for those i nominate for invites 2 get on; I can’t really use wave until i know some1 on it! in reply to twephanie #
• RT epipheo: Ahhh…we finished! Spread the message and ride the WAVE? (What is google wave?) http://bit.ly/YCR1E #
• Waiting to get flu shot. Hope try two goes well. #

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• Twitter Updates for 2009-10-04 http://ff.im/-9caAT #

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• Twitter Updates for 2009-10-03 http://ff.im/-99n5M #
• gamer? highly rec u follow @classicgameroom & check out classicgameroom.net. Video game reviews galore (disclosure: reviewer is cousin) #

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• Twitter Updates for 2009-10-02 http://ff.im/-95NN0 #
• just heard about how to join the friends of kansas libraries group from sue at emporia; contact her for more info #klapls09 #
• next up toni boyles! "Human resources management in tough times" #klapls09 #
• "we are going to talk about sitting on the front row" #klapls09 #
• "i want you to get into the mindset of getting into a learning mode" #klapls09 #
• RT @beseKUre: Social networking is fun & useful, but is also becoming popular as a way 4 baddies 2 spread malware. Make http://bit.ly/2QiIOp #
• "part of my job as a learning facilitator is 2 create a participant learning environment; not my intent to lecture to you today." #klapls09 #
• "it's ok list: participate; smile & laugh; ask qs; be honest; respect confidentiality; agree 2 disagree; have open mind" #klapls09 #
• "try on new ideas; stretch yr comfort zone; turn off cell ph start & end on time; b cr8ive; go when u gotta; begin w end in mind" #klapls09 #
• if everyone agrees and is a bobblehead, how much learning goes on? very good question and point; i expect you 2 disagree #klapls09 #
• RT @RyanDeschamps: @hbraum I totally disagree! We should all be bobbleheads! #klapls09 #
• . @RyanDeschamps lol! too funny #
• if u dont like new ideas & dont like them, dont have to buy them-u choose whether 2 try on new ideas or not #klapls09 #
• it's ok 2 turn off cell phones or computers & she addresses the laptop line lol! #klapls09 #
• who's creative? lots raised their hands #klapls09 #
• U have granted power to be creative today http://twitpic.com/jybtr #klapls09 #
• start thinking abt what u want 2 have at end of day, & learn abt #klapls09 #
• does knowledge change anything? #klapls09 all by itself it changes nothing; u have 2 do something w knowledge #
• RT @RyanDeschamps: also – I am a bobblehead not because I agree with you, but because my awesomeness is making my head inflate. #klapls09 #
• . @RyanDeschamps feel free to continue to chime in 🙂 i'm feeding yr tweets into our coveritlive feed (http://bit.ly/sMVqN), 1st or 2nd post #
• Learning Cycle: LIAPT: Learn, Internalize, (have to own it), Action/Apply (do something), Practice (neverending), Teach #klapls09 #
• we're now all teachers-this is train the trainer; we all r 2 go back & tch ths 2 some1 bck home #klapls09 dont take on biggest challenge 1st #
• group discussions now abt all of this #klapls09 #
• "you have the same birthday?" #klapls09 #
• closest birthday in each group got to pick spokesperson for groups for the day #klapls09 #
• she's moving really fast! #klapls09 #
• when addressing group, r there any qs?, that question=what didn't u get? try 2 break routine and change to "what qs are there?" #klapls09 #
• never underestimate yr ability to control yr behavior & overestimate yr ability 2 control others #klapls09 #
• best way to teach is to model #klapls09 magic wand frm earlier pic is also reminder that there aren't magic answers #klapls09 #
• model, set expectations, and let others choose — can't control others #klapls09 #
• "Bucket LIst" learn to let go of other pple's behavior #klapls09 #
• motivating others? no. can't make them. but am responsible to creative an environment that allows pple 2b more motivated #klapls09 #
• job to make pple feel like they have an environment where pple feel lifted #klapls09 #
• create an environment where u feel lifted for purely selfish reasons bc lifted environments help you too! #klapls09 #
• 1) Learn from our past… habits; takes practice & repetition to change habit; moving trash can? constantly miss it 4 awhile lol #klapls09 #
• "how's it working for ya" if something is really working for you, do it! u need to perpetually ask yrself hows it working for you? #klapls09 #
• if it's not working for you, it's insanity; continually repeating same behavior, expecting diff outcome-try something diff instead #klapls09 #
• some of the things that make a difference are very small things #klapls09 #
• hand-washing wld help slow flu sit if every1 did this; do you do it correctly? sing abcs, happy bday, or twinkle (time length) #klapls09 #
• dont think u have 2 b looking 4 huge things; littlest things make the biggest diff #klapls09 #
• RT @web20classroom: Interactive, Multimedia, e-Learning Resources for Tons of Subject Areas, Perfect for Any #IWB….http://is.gd/3Sruq #
• rec'd book: Good to Great #klapls09 getting pple on the bus to move in the right direction http://bit.ly/gKzSS (frm the NExpress catalog) #
• weeding issue. small goal of weeding 5 items per week-and increase each week. help increase comfort level #klapls09 #
• "it's really scary to do things differently" #klapls09 if it doesn't work, try something else! #
• hold each other accountable on "how's it working for you?" #klapls09 #
• 2) Ask all the time What is "Half of 8" #klapls09 #
• answers: 4, 3, 0, S, 100, 00, 10, x, a, VI, IV, sq root of 16, 2 squared, lots of math eqs (infinite #s), m, w, eio, #klapls09 #
• 4 is what we've always learned. bt, it's not the only answer; there's always more than one answer #Klapls09 #
• VIII divided in half=VI #klapls09 #
• color test-personality assessment #klapls09 #
• there's a body fluid personality test? so glad that one isn't done anymore! yuck! #Klapls09 #
• 8 in binary=1000, so half=10 OR binary for 4=100 #
• one of the best training tools that exists is the Internet; YouTube! & you get to give them 2 participants & they are free! #klapls09 #
• Look around and see if you can find anything red. yellow. pple w glasses; jewelry; were they there 30 secs ago? #klapls09 #
• you find what you look for: 3) Be Careful what you look for… #klapls09 #
• Find 10 blessings? 10 things that drive u crazy-will find 20! #Klapls09 #
• RT @web20classroom: RT @techlearning: Joyce Valenza's 14 Ways K–12 Librarians Can Teach Social Media still top story t..: http://is.gd/3Sux0 #
• YouTube video: Dancing Bear, Moonwalking bear, Cyclist Aware http://bit.ly/SdQWw #klapls09 u miss stuff right in front of you #
• when too focused on 1 thing , miss others when not looking for it #klapls09 fedex truck has big arrow on side — never seen it before #
• RT @mayfieldc: Attention Kansas educators, attend the Spring MACE conference: http://mace-ks.org/maceconference.htm Pls RT. #
• choose to focus on the exciting part #klapls09 #
• be careful what you focus on because it's what you find #klapls09 #
• 4) Do everything w a Ben Zander attitude #klapls09 "The Art of Possibilities" #
• Ben Zander is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic #klapls09 best celloist in world bt dev skin condition & became great conductor #
• Ben Zander, get on the front row of life. Concert, would you buy back row tickets? Mental attitude #klapls09 #
• we take back row on life bc we are living life of mediocrity #klapls09 #
• RT @web20classroom: Worth the 7 Mins….3 Phases of #edtech…http://is.gd/3SvsE #
• miss out on a lot bc u settle for mediocrity #klapls09 #
• Zander Rules: Don't take stuff so seriously #klapls09 #
• you're never going to get out life alive regardless. don't take stuff so seriously. We are terminally professional. #klapls09 #
• stress is not a red badge of courage #klapls09 #
• 46% of marriages end in divorce; 54% end in death #klapls09 (patti butcher said that!) lol #
• now singing happy birthday to @dianajw bc she has closest bday. can't wait to see the illustration! #klapls09 #
• we have more resources & abilities & we don't use them bc we're terminally prof & we don't want 2 look silly in public #klapls09 #
• when you allow yourself to laugh and have fun, you think more creatively! #klapls09 #
• @lmherning lol yeah, i worried about that, but realized i don't care…. (1 of 2) #
• @lmherning — we're actually feeding this into a coveritlive blog so libs who cldn't make it can read tweets & feel like they're here #
• poop ducks that you put peanut m&ms in — crocheted ducks #klapls09 squeeze them to get the m&ms out #
• Ben Zander is an amazing man #klapls09 #
• 5) Build relationships; Make Connections; Remember MMFI #klapls09 #
• MMFI=Make Me Feel Important #klapls09 #
• RT @drewswitzer: 2016 Olympics NOT going to be in Chicago. Spain and Brazil are final two #
• Butt cards: Building up to teamwork #klapls09 #
• build those relationships before you need them #klapls09 #
• 6) Use affirmations in a positive way #klapls09 #
• dealing with complaints: say thankyou, I appreciate you sharing, and ask for more, looking for specific details #klapls09 #
• RT @libraryfuture: Key q/thought RT @gabeboldt How Google Wave cld transform journalism? What about #libraries as well? http://bit.ly/lPa9V #
• break time! #klapls09 #
• u need to create trip over it things for you, where something you need to change, you are always reminded of it #klapls09 #
• chandelier thinking #klapls09 (anyone out there catch the definition?) #
• @mrschupa what do they mean by mascots? mascots at universities during that time period? mascots for armies? cld they mean flags or songs? in reply to mrschupa #
• experiences not stuff: SIMPLIFY #klapls09 will take that to heart. 🙂 clutter is my friend (and shouldn't be) #
• RT @libraryfuture: "Librarianship is all about knowledge not stuff or tools" RT @grpl Absolutely true, gr8 point! is that from @rdlankes ? #
• love and fear are the two motivators. if we choose love, less stress #klapls09 more fear now than in a long time #
• respond from love not fear #klapls09 #
• stress: technology is a big issue in so many ways #klapls09 #
• SHIFT Happens video mentioned. v2: http://bit.ly/2JW3k v4: http://bit.ly/1WalPn #klapls09 #
• keeping up with technology stressing — changes so fast. #klapls09 #
• sitting on the front row of life can be stressful; must choose sometimes to coast in life #klapls09 #
• Last piece to talk about is "Managing Difficult Conversations" #klapls09 #
• either stuff things & think they'll go away OR imm blow up #klapls09 the middle of that is, having good healthy conversations as the norm #
• Book "Fierce Conversations" (speak up for yourself) don't get something is bc you don't ask #klapls09 u need 2 learn to ask for what u need #
• there is no perfect way in diff conversation: must know person, to tailor the response. #klapls09 #
• . @roycekitts just shared another cool graphics site to add on to gail's preso yesterday: http://bit.ly/3KKBS #klapls09 #
• not comfortable to do things off the cuff; for diff qs must think out response #klapls09 #
• ex. of continually taking the issue back to how it impacts the work environment #klapls09 #
• we have to focus on what's best for the job environment #klapls09 didn't make the issue personal #
• RT @libraryfuture: "We're no longer the gatekeepers of information" http://bit.ly/S930i RT @maggiev @mlearningafrica #
• not just about the words you use; body language imp too #klapls09 #
• How to manage diff conversations: 1) Gather Facts; 2) Look in the Mirror; 3) Pay attention to location & timing; #klapls09 #
• 4) always have an opening line; 5) key points in the middle; 6) always have a closing line; 7) follow up #klapls09 #
• too funny but true!! RT @web20classroom: So since Rio is hosting in 2016…does that mean we will have 3 consecutive Winter Olympics? #
• RT @buffyjhamilton: RT @erniec: @buffyjhamilton risk taking is a must for peak learning – alleviating the fear of failure #sljsummit09 #
• good for them!!! 🙂 RT @Miromurr: my 10 year old son and 3 year old daughter are playing library! #
• @web20classroom have 1; dm me yr email act in reply to web20classroom #
• watching clip from movie on "doing yr best" to end session; http://bit.ly/N7WuT #klapls09 #
• "turning to one another: simple conversations to restore hope to the future" -margaret j. wheatley #klapls09 book site: http://bit.ly/4t4Eu2 #
• On way home from #klapls09 on very windy day. Thx for sticking w the tweets! #
• At a high school fb game at Alma mater. 1st baby I remember holding got homecoming king!! I'm old lol #

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• Twitter Updates for 2009-10-01 http://ff.im/-91PJI #
• KLA-PLA Live Blog http://ff.im/-93pCX #
• just got the coveritlive feed for #klapls09 set up on the NEKLS tech blog #
• 1st on #klapls09 agenda, welcome by @lybrarian &representative from retreat location; then it's a legislative update by @roycekitts & gail #
• glad kplace was able to give scholarships for several #klapls09 attendees! great idea #
• laura we wish you were with us too! #klapls09 #
• @roycekitts is now talking abt not having trad'l legisl day like in past, since state lib will not be in capitol location due 2 renovation #
• #klapls09 gail talking about push card goals: maintain current funding 4 state lib; kaned funding usf; (1 of 2) #
• preserve local authority of local lib bds; theme is "your tools for tough economy" #klapls09 (2 of 2) #
• cynthia berner harris up now to talk about Librarianship in tough times: a library story (she's dir of wichita public) #klapls09 #
• talking about philadelphia success (were to have closed today); new york success; omaha success #klapls09 #
• others haven't been so lucky; local funding, state funding, charitable giving down, grant offerings down #klapls09 #
• "Challenge is an opportunity that we have not asked for." –Stephen Covey #klapls09 #
• sometimes we're not inspired to do creative things, until we're challenged #klapls09 #
• even with funding cuts, wichita has tried to reduce patron impact of reduction of service, intro'ng efficiency behind the scene #klapls09 #
• cynthia was trained as a political scientist — "one of those degrees you can't do anything with except go to library school" yay! #klapls09 #
• advocacy tips: tell stories to elected officials; offer meeting rooms to them; #klapls09 #
• Read posters are very popular with the elected officials, too #klapls09 #
• 2) Be active in community; slide shows all the different community partners wpl has #klapls09 #
• . @aethen it's the kansas library association's public library section retreat #
• . @aethen you can follow the live blog at http://blog.nekls.org #
• 3) Be Visible: Earned Media. having a story that causes pple to come and write about it #klapls09 #
• if libs can send a good article into the paper, will help get news into your local paper esp those who dont have as many reporters #klapls09 #
• opps for visual stories: book sale ex. brought in mcconell afb soldiers in fatigues to help move books; created hook for media #klapls09 #
• 4) Listen & Respond #
• oops forgot hashtag: 4) LIsten & Respond #klapls09 #
• by listening can find opportunities you wouldn't find otherwise. set up google alert for library; picks up blogs about lib exp #klapls09 #
• Can't just listen. must also respond. they go hand in hand. #klapls09 two-way conversation #
• cynthia responded to someone's comment and received a letter back thanking her for response #klapls09 #
• simple & courteous; even if they dont agree w you — they still appreciate response #klapls09 #
• 5) Understand. Recommended book "The price of government." by David Osborne. #
• as costs go up, pt where pple start resisting cost (gas); need to know where the cap is at for what you charge for that service #klapls09 #
• also, if the service declines to a certain level, there is a level that is unacceptable to your users #klapls09 #
• sweet spot in the middle: need to know where that is; #klapls09 #
• 6) use data driven decision making: put #s behind decision you make #
• if you need to let something go, let it go #klapls09 #
• don't just say if u dont give us $, we cant provide service a and then still provide service a wo $ #klapls09 #
• 7) Budget wisely: is it better to do many things w mediocrity or fewer things w imapct & quality #klapls09 #
• a: depends on yr community and the service in question #klapls09 #
• anyone else getting weird interface for twitter.com? #
• wpl's unexpected opps: refocus, simplify, eliminate barriers, encourage self-sufficient users #klapsl09 #
• wpl's unexpected opps: refocus, simplify, eliminate barriers, encourage self-sufficient users #klapls09 #
• technical srvcs efficiency: think abt saving time: much easier 2 figure out barcode that is missing than put it on 1000 that dont #klapls09 #
• avoid complacency: there is iphone; twitter; red boxes; kindles; netflix; facebook: get what you want at yr convenience #klapls09 #
• tell library story in unexpected ways! see pic about to send #klapls09 #
• We're off to the library! Slide #klapls09 http://yfrog.com/02rtruj #
• now laura loveless, past kla president, will talk about leadership in tough times #klapls09 #
• thx cynthia for that presentation; lots of ideas! #klapls09 #
• RT @maxmacias: Using Social Media to Make the Case for Supporting Library Services webinar http://tinyurl.com/ybks33u Max Macias on panel #
• thanks laura for lots of info about kla & future. next up: panel of tom taylor (sckls); leah krotz (belleville); gail santy (ckls) #klapls09 #
• panel will be on "no cost, low cost solutions" #klapls09 #
• tom from sckls showing off libraries in uncertain economic times site: http://www.sckls.info/index.asp?nid=141 #klapls09 #
• programmable thermostat & adjusting tempgreat way to save some money; lights turned on/off #klapls09 great way to save fair amount of money #
• small town newspapers print a lot of what you send them; use your local newspapers; or put something in with local water bill #klapls09 #
• local county extension agency great group to work with; humane society is another; city wide garage sale time #klapls09 #
• thx tom for lots of great info! #klapls09 #
• leah will talk next abt lib programming. #klapls09 #
• when theater came back into town, stopped doing this service, like cynthia said, when you need to stop a service, stop it #klapls09 #
• forgot to mention the puppet shows belleville does are done by teen volunteers! #klapls09 #
• brought in someone for a day-long workshop for who helps others write their memoirs #klapls09 #
• computer classes had been for free. long list but then pple wouldn't show up; now $5 registration fee; helped participation! #klapls09 #
• gaming night for teens: given advice to let the teens plan the event. Worked great! #klapls09 did the setup, the date choice, plan #
• all the lib did was provide food & unlocked the doors #klapls09 #
• sardines in the dark at the library at night with the teens; they loved that! #klapls09 #
• actors guild in the community come into the library to perform #klapls09 #
• book relays is a signature event at belleville; 5-8 grades come into the library while closed; 4 lists of items created. #klapls09 #
• divide into teams and the kids do a relay — look up item, find it, bring it back, and next person goes #klapls09 #
• the kids love it — they scream, run, take shoes off, have great time, & learn about the library while having fun #klapls09 what a gr8 idea! #
• worked a lot with business development programs (w Chamber of Commerce & Main Street); kdot has bids in library meeting room#klapls09 #
• yep @J_Nellie she's got a whole list; may see if we can post that somewhere #
• downtown market inside lib meeting room during colder weather (lots of baked goods, etc) #klapls09 library gets extra pple in as a result #
• Brownbag university programs. local extension agent & lib work together to plan during school year (skip dec & jan) #klapls09 #
• programs run during lunchtime; pple invited to bring lunch & listen to educational & entertaining program #klapls09 #
• attendance bw 12 & 58. advertise food samples=higher attendance! #klapls09 #
• examples: scrapbooking, relaxation, perennials, taking good pics, "I Just Ate What?!!", Landscaping 101, Life Tapestries #klapls09 #
• how is program funded? work w extension & local comm coll; businesses (Free advertising 4 them); hardware store, pple w interests #klapls09 #
• library creates lots of programs themselves; sometimes get lucky and a volunteer comes along (knitting class, example) #klapls09 #
• self-defense program is an example that happened bc of chat @ circ desk; memory: "where did i leave my car keys" happened same way #klapls09 #
• send sheet of paper around activities and ask the audience for ideas; look at other libs; ks alliance of historic performers #klapls09 #
• http://www.rideintohistory.com #klapls09 #
• publicize: don't pay for it. use local newspaper (3 in county)-email as attachment; local radio stations; local access tv channel #klapls09 #
• q asked about meeting room policy to not make $$ at events. Board made exception for Downtown Market at library #klapls09 #
• publicize: library website; library facebook page; email newsletter; creating posters and plaster around town & area towns #klapls09 #
• . @JanieH leah is director of Belleville Public Library in Belleville, KS, http://www.bellevillelibrary.org will get her contact info 4 u #klapls09 #
• gail at ckls up next. "Find IT for Free" #klapls09 #
• photo editing: free sites: http://www.picnik.com/ & http://photobucket.com can beautify & take out wrinkles! (got lots of laughs) #klapls09 #
• more photo editing: Big Huge Labs, http://bighugelabs.com (41 utilities) — like huge playground #klapls09 make badges, jigsaw puzzles… #
• block posters turns images into large wall-sized posters http://www.blockposters.com does this by breaking photo n2 8×11 sheets #klapls09 #
• use posters 2 promote lib week, banned books week, promote teen tech week, blast word READ on wall; promote get a lib card week #klapls09 #
• http://www.wordle.net #klapls09 I HEART WORDLE!!!!!! will post resource later that incl wordle ideas #
• Imagechef http://www.imagechef.com/ic/product.jsp lets you add words to any # of images — thank you cards w book theme #klapls09 #
• http://www.customsigngenerator.com personalized images & ecards online — recognize volunteers #klapls09 #
• GIMP mentioned — open source photo editor #klapls09 #
• Gimpshop; wordle–use for dewey decimal number subject signs; board minutes into wordle #klapls09 other ideas mentioned #klapls09 #
• photoshop.com & also can download trial version of photoshop for a limited time #klapls09 #
• flickrfont also mentioned: http://ghill.customer.netspace.net.au/flickrfont #klapls09 #
• video & audio editing tools: audacity (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about); http://animoto.com #klapls09 #
• The library office: twitter (:)), http://www.dimdim.com; http://tinychat.com; doodle.com, fireshot firefox addon; powerline #klapls09 #
• Stay connected: meebo, twitter #klapls09 #
• Wikis and Social Websites: wetpaint.com, pbworks, luminotes.com, wikispaces.com, #klapls09 #
• Website Building: KLOW!!! http://www.mykansaslibrary.org #klapls09 KLOW is a WordPress-based program that offers free websites to KS pub libraries #
• Joomla also mentioned #klapls09 #
• @erindowney is it open yet?? I've seen the flickr pics. so cool! i love the bright colors in reply to erindowney #
• break time #klapls09 #
• up next "helping job seekers" ; kim beets also briefly talking abt andover library trip for tonite; new lib! #klapls09 #
• 38 interesting ways to use wordle in the classroom (many ideas can also be used in library!) http://bit.ly/6qKnu #klapls09 #
• tscpl job hunt kit that's been created. http://bit.ly/f6rs9 article written up in local newspaper about tscpl's job outreach #klapls09 #
• very first comment on article: why both public lib & topeka work force center doing this? response: lib job is 2 help pple prepare #klapls09 #
• topeka workforce center has 2 pple fulltime to help fill out unemployment forms; told lib to send patrons to them 4 help #klapls09 #
• Public Library Section Blog http://ff.im/-94dZO #
• Job kits have been checkd out 50 times already #klapls09 #
• lots of different books the lib has; job search 101 program offered #klapls09 #
• Job Neighborhood labeling on books #klapls09 #
• tech support never far away, even at conferences #klapls09 hopefully got presentation of pics fixed so it opens now #
• someone from olathe (missed who) talking about computer classes at the library #klapls09 bc so much job applications happen online now #
• still missing some of this convo due 2 tech supp moment (sorry): sounds like olathe does appts 4 job hunters #klapls09 (sorry if got wrong) #
• Another cool use of Wordle #klapls09 RT @roclib American history brought to you by Wordle. RT @jamesparks101 http://tinyurl.com/n8bsxt #
• Kansas Registered Apprenticeship Program mentioned http://www.kansasworks.com #klapls09 lots to do w wind industry #
• more on job 101 @tscpl: talk abt interview dress; resume tips on contents; 20 interview q examples; #klapls09 partner w human resources rep #
• RT @tweetopensource: RT: 20 Free & Open Source Image Galleries for Web Designers | CMD SHIFT DESIGN http://ow.ly/sa2S #
• job 101 program is abt 90 mins #klapls09 pple really interested about interview etiquette #
• sometimes all pple need is a little help using the sw, writing resumes, cover letters, etc. #klapls09 #
• patti b up now 🙂 #klapls09 #
• Thriving in Tough Times website from state lib: http://kslibinfo.wetpaint.com/ #klapls09 patti gave out great business card w info abt site #
• card says, "Your link to helpful Internet tools for: employment, training, finances, housing, healt, families, and seniors" #klapls09 #
• site's focus also on adding national media content about libraries. #klapls09 #
• you can also contact the state library and ask to be added as a site editor and add your own resources to it. #klapls09 #
• it's a great resource, esp for the small libs who don't have a dedicated staff person for job search help #klapls09 #
• homework ks mentioned. 8am-11pm. spanish 1pm-11pm each day. http://www.homeworkkansas.org #klapls09 #
• homeworkks website: college/career center has standardized practice tests now #klapls09 #
• RT @Pew_Internet: RT @lrainie: What we don't know about the future of the internet. My speech txt 4 2moro: http://bit.ly/178Zm5 (w/ slides) #
• contact jeff hixon at state lib to get the pre-authenticated direct link for the state lib resources to put on your website #klapls09 #
• dbs state lib has: chilton's auto repair; business and company resource center; powerpacks at top of page are targeted at pub libs #klapls09 #
• world book link just for pub libs on this page #klapls09 #
• showing slideshow of tscpl's jobs neighborhood contents #klapls09 #
• tscpl has 2 dedicated comps for job searching/application #klapls09 #
• Dont know if u can c this but its of the jobs neighborhood graphic at tscpl http://yfrog.com/58uwdj #klapls09 #
• break time; dinner at 5:30 then tour of andover, leaving at 6:30 #klapls09 #
• The kplace sponsored group at #klapls09 http://yfrog.com/0i8otj #
• Thx everyone for putting up w my tweets. Will have a few more l8r tonite while at Andover public library. #
• I've got an email from google in my inbox but can't access the link on my phone. Really want to get back to my laptop now!!!! #
• RT @web20classroom RT @mayfieldc: EDURefer, A Reference of Web Resources for Educators: http://bit.ly/18untj #
• @erindowney & @johuamneff might take a couple of days to go thru #
• @joshuamneff haven't gotten to play yet. Just got invite tonite. Preview looked cool. #
• @erindowney @joshuamneff person who invited me sent mine in last night…who knows how long yrs take in reply to erindowney #
• for friends who have asked what in the world google wave is, acc to @mashable "Google Wave is a real-time communication platform… (1 of 2) #
• It combines aspects of email, instant messaging, wikis, web chat, social networking, (2of3) #
• and project management to build one elegant, in-browser communication client. http://bit.ly/AlcZH #

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