Thing 10: live streaming

My devices weren't compatible with Periscope (owned by Twitter) so I had to do a live stream! Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiX2umRIFJ4 I talked about what I know! It's a Hangout On Air. I missed the Rudaí 23 one so I had to do my own in order to complete the task. I'm quite pleased with myself really, though I'd rather if I didn't look so tired. What can you do!

I don't know if I'd use this in work. In my new contract post I have to do up a survey. When I learn more about what people want I'll get more of a sense of the answer to this question. In my permanent part-time post I doubt I would use it. I'm happy to know about it though.

And finally... I had to watch a sample video. I watched a TedX talk from Tallaght Library. The message was find your passion and you won't have to work, dream big, get into your working pants and then you can decide whether to climb Everest or not - if a dream is too big, break it down in to smaller steps.

Thing 9: Videos

Today was the day! This is the video: https://youtu.be/wJ9SZs0GXCE

I was quite apprehensive about this task, as it seemed so difficult. I've wanted to make videos though. I used Screencast-O-Matic as recommended. You couldn't hear me speak due to some volume issue so on YouTube I used a song in the background and wrote in subtitles. I'm glad to know how to do this. You can achieve a lot when you put your mind to it.

If doing it again I'd make it shorter and have shorter subtitles. Also, I need to edit a subtitle but I don't know how!

Thing 8: Pinterest

I use Pinterest in my library and personally. It's handy when you come across a good website and want to remember it. I liked reading the Global Librarian's Flipboard page. I created my own magazine. It was not in the least bit library-related. Also, I only let myself read one of the articles! I hadn't heard of Flipboard before. The thing is, though, I lost my cover article. It was about an animal sanctuary in Japan, I think.

Thing 7: Podcasts

Today we had to focus on podcasts. We were supposed to listen to one. I listened to the first part of 2. I just wasn't interested. I do listen to podcasts on Today FM though.

Thing 6: other people's blogs

I looked at a few people's blogs. Decided which ones to look at based on the title! There are so many blogs. Big interest in the course. I loved the stories of how people got into librarianship. Someone is working in a public library down the road. I'd love that!

Thing 5: Facebook & Twitter

We had to learn about Facebook and Twitter this time round. I am a big fan of Facebook. As a vegan it keeps me in touch with the vegan and vegetarian communities. We share tips about products and about dining out and other things. I joined the Rudaí 23 page and followed Rudaí 23 on Twitter. The community is so welcoming. I applied for a job today which involves using social media. I mentioned Rudaí 23 in my application. I'm glad to be doing this course and connecting with other librarians.