Fun with Flickr

Jayme
Originally uploaded by jaymerae

4 posts in and I think I've made some breach in blogging etiquette by not providing an introductory post. I believe all blogs should state a specific purpose about what the blogger is trying to communicate - whether it's about one's profession, one's politics, or one's terrier named Sir Barks-a-lot.

So brief introduction because I like to keep all things simple: My name is Jayme and I'm a librarian. I think the title "librarian" sums up a lot about me - my vocation, my interests, and my personality. Just imagine your typical bookworm and you'll have a good idea of who I am. The only question it doesn't answer is why I'm here (wherever "here" is). I'm here because the library where I work has found a fun and easy way to train us on new Web technology. Last week it was setting up our blogger account; this week it's having fun with Flickr. I already have a Flickr account, but now I can post my pictures to my blog. As you can see from this picture, I can also upload photos from my Mac Photo Booth using the cool Flickr API, Flickrbooth.

We're going to be learning a lot over the next few weeks, but the technology that excites me the most is learning about podcasts. I've heard (and seen - is it still a podcast if you've seen it?) a lot of great podcasts from SirsiDynix Institute, Library of Congress, and many other places. I think it's a great way to reach potential customers and educate them what the library has to offer. Hopefully it's a technology we can incorporate at PBCLS.

J

P.S. You may have noticed the slide show I've posted. Be sure to check out the Flickr account for the Library of Congress.

Rings of Brogard

Rings of Brogard
Originally uploaded by jaymerae

I'm just testing to see if this whole Flickr/Blogger relationship can actually work out. I visited the Rings of Brogard last summer in Scotland. I loved it, but I didn't get to see one stinkin' heeland coo the entire time I was there.