Thing #10

Image Generators

1. Speech Bubbler
2. Custom Computer Keyboard
3. Einstein

I really like the Custom Keyboard generator. I think it provides nice, simple graphics and it is endless the types of "tech" words that could go on it.

Thing #9

I've never used the all the different Flickr apps before. From reading some of the other participants' blogs, it seems people are struggling to come up with a lot good uses. I've thought of a few:

• direct students to Flickr for images for Power Point presentations (creative commons material would be ideal) I figure many of them just do a google image search for a photo so they might just want to use Flickr instead to avoid any copyright issues.
  
• use in library promotional materials to create graphics, signage, presentations, etc. (creative commons photos again)
• use in instructional tutorials
  
• keep track of colleagues with some of the Flickr mapping tools
• use the Picmarkr application to watermark library photos to "brand" our photos.
  

For fun, I also tried out the Bubblr, Flickr Logo Maker, Montager, Postcard Browser, and Colrpckr and spelling with Flickr.

Thing #8

This image may not be that interesting from a composition standpoint since it is just a screenshot, but I think Flickr is a great way to record a library's marketing on their website. It looks like this isn't from a library's site but instead references something happening at a library. Having a collection of your marketing would be good to show to other libraries. Or you could document the good (and bad too if you want) press your library receives. Or if you are routinely responsible for marketing at your library, this might be an option for showcasing your work to future employers if you are job seeking.

Also, preserving the library's website's different components and content over time is an interesting way to use Flickr. If you are going to document your library with a Flickr account it makes sense to include screenshots of your online presence since that is how some of our users probably know us the best!

And here's my cat, Aja. I've added her to the Flickr group Pets of Nebraska Librarians