A word of explanation...

I have been commanded to set up this blog for work. No complaints. I like blogs!

We are undertaking a 28 week Web 2.0 training course, with a new module each week. Here is the list of the 20 things we will be working through:

Getting Started
Create a blog and share your thoughts
Tracking your progress through 20 for 2.0
Instant Messaging
RSS and Feed Readers
Music Networks and Streaming Music
Photos and Images
Friend Networks
You Tube Video
Wiki Wiki Fun
Tagging
SIL Downloadable Media
Image Generators
Podcasting
Search Engines
Online Applications and Tools
Avatars and Second Life
Maps and Geotagging
Gaming
Relax and Reflect/Completion


I'm excited about this, though I must say I'm chomping at the bit to get to some of these things. Anyhow, this blog will be used to reflect on the things I'm learning - AND STOP LAUGHING, THERE IS STILL SOMETHING LEFT FOR ME TO LEARN ABOUT THIS STUFF!

However, it is saying something that when our manager introduced this training to us in a staff meeting, she concluded with saying, "And if you have any questions, just ask Anne!"

Ahem.

I guess I have a Web 2.o reputation.

To my coworkers that are just stepping into this tangled world of the "internets" - welcome! It's actually pretty fun, and not that difficult once you get the hang of it.

And to my friends from outside of work that might be joining me here now and then - welcome to a glimpse into the world of libraries. It's not all shushing and buns.

Only sometimes.