Our church is on YouTube!
http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=vqYpbjjWd_g
Thought you might be interested in viewing some of the great times we have as a church enjoying the presence of God! Have a look at the great video that Jo (one of our church drummers) put together with many of my special friends! Our service times are Sunday 10 am and 6 pm.
Blessings!
Jesus Freak
Monday, December 8, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Building Progress
We are still proceeding with the option to lease the second floor of the old post office building on Great South Road, Manurewa. The landlords have to put in a lift so they meet council and fire regulation requirements, but things are pushing ahead and it now looks like we may be able to move in at the end of January. It has been a rather drawn out affair but we know that God's timing is perfect and delays can be for reasons unknown to us at the time. Initially we were planning to be in before Christmas. As a result of this delay we will be able to save more money that will be useful for any painting and decorating that needs to be done e.t.c
We are looking forward to being able to meet in the buiding 24/7 rather than just on a Sunday - which has been the case for the last 10 years. It will also be fun to hold conferences as a church.
That's all for now....
Jesus Freak
We are looking forward to being able to meet in the buiding 24/7 rather than just on a Sunday - which has been the case for the last 10 years. It will also be fun to hold conferences as a church.
That's all for now....
Jesus Freak
Zoho - Christmas Recipes
Dear Friends
I decided that I would have a go at using Zoho for publishing a document with some tasty Christmas morsels that I can make this Christmas. I sent this document to my e-mail address and I also copied the URL so you can see a couple of these recipes on the following link:
http://writer.zoho.com/index.do#
The Zoho Templates are also a useful feature of this programme for librarians, with it's resume and cover letter and speech outline templates, which can be found at :
zohowriter.com/templates.im
I have not yet mastered how to insert a picture so that the text goes around it, which I am able to do in MS Word.
I think a "quick tour" around the site would be helpful, so I can better master some of these formatting techniques.
Signing off now so I can begin to explore "Google Docs."
Jesus Freak
I decided that I would have a go at using Zoho for publishing a document with some tasty Christmas morsels that I can make this Christmas. I sent this document to my e-mail address and I also copied the URL so you can see a couple of these recipes on the following link:
http://writer.zoho.com/index.do#
The Zoho Templates are also a useful feature of this programme for librarians, with it's resume and cover letter and speech outline templates, which can be found at :
zohowriter.com/templates.im
I have not yet mastered how to insert a picture so that the text goes around it, which I am able to do in MS Word.
I think a "quick tour" around the site would be helpful, so I can better master some of these formatting techniques.
Signing off now so I can begin to explore "Google Docs."
Jesus Freak
Thursday, November 27, 2008
ZOHO Writer and Google Docs - Here I come!
Well - here I am again after a few months. I apologise for leaving you all out in the cold! Lots of things have happened since September 22nd! I had all these wonderful intentions of getting my Web 2.0 training complted by the deadline - but the deadline came and went.... :(
With some further encouragement, via the draw to get some passes to the movies if I get this finished by the end of the month, I have once again "put my hand to the plough." I do want to be in the first bunch of librarians at our branch to complete this Web 2.0 training. It has actually been an enjoyable process and I have learnt alot about the features/programmes/tools "out there" that are available on the web- which is amazing!
ZOHO Writer - I like this programme! I think that it provides a good balance of the features we all enjoy on MSWord or MSPublisher with the functionality of the internet so you can "doctor up" all those dull messages with a bit of "presonal flair!" The person(s) who put all this together was certainly "thinking ahead!" I like the fact that you can view, as well as edit your latest 25 documents offline. It can be easy to loose track of where you save your documents, if you aren't accessing your computer frequently. It would be a good programme to promote to our regular learn.net users who don't have a computer at home. Changes made during offline editing are automatically updated once you're back online is also an excellent feature.
I am looking forward to having a go at publisinh a document utilising as many of these features as possible and posting it on my blog.
Watch this space!
Jesus Freak
With some further encouragement, via the draw to get some passes to the movies if I get this finished by the end of the month, I have once again "put my hand to the plough." I do want to be in the first bunch of librarians at our branch to complete this Web 2.0 training. It has actually been an enjoyable process and I have learnt alot about the features/programmes/tools "out there" that are available on the web- which is amazing!
ZOHO Writer - I like this programme! I think that it provides a good balance of the features we all enjoy on MSWord or MSPublisher with the functionality of the internet so you can "doctor up" all those dull messages with a bit of "presonal flair!" The person(s) who put all this together was certainly "thinking ahead!" I like the fact that you can view, as well as edit your latest 25 documents offline. It can be easy to loose track of where you save your documents, if you aren't accessing your computer frequently. It would be a good programme to promote to our regular learn.net users who don't have a computer at home. Changes made during offline editing are automatically updated once you're back online is also an excellent feature.
I am looking forward to having a go at publisinh a document utilising as many of these features as possible and posting it on my blog.
Watch this space!
Jesus Freak
Monday, September 22, 2008
Library 2.0 & Web 2.0 - Lesson 16
I recall a recent conversation with a patron and she made the comment, "I thought libraries were meant to be quiet places?" She had not been to the library for a while and from her accent I concluded that she was either from America or Canada. I also perceived that she didn't really approve of the changes she was observing, hence the comment. I told her that we had recently had an inspirational Librarian, Rivkah Sass, from Omaha library who informed us that their philosophy and direction for the year 2020 and beyond was to incorporate IT in their libraries to meet the needs of the new generation of library users.
It was at this talk that I first heard the terminlogy "Web 2.0" and "Library Thing." My ears pricked up and when I heard that we were going to get training in Web 2.0 I was excited. I agree with the concept of Library 2.0 because I believe that if we don't keep up with technology and provide what our community needs in terms of e-mail and internet access, then our libraries may become relics of a bygone era. The internet has changed the way the world communicates, whether we like it or not. I support the notion that libraries need to "keep up" with IT rather than "opt out." Just as the education sector has had to adjust the way it teaches to incorporate technology, so libraries also have to "add value" to is traditional services, so that we can continue to be a place of learning - through the provision of hard material (books/C.D's/D.V.D's) and e-resources. I am pleased to see that in the recent re-design of our Website that under the teen section we now have electronic databases available for stundets to access. See attached link:
http://www.manukau-libraries.govt.nz/e-resources/
According to Wikipaedia, the concept of Library 2.0 comes from the underlying philosophies from that of Business 2.0 and Web 2.0, and includes online services such as the use of OPAC systems. With Library 2.0, library services are constantly updated and reevaluated to best serve library users. Library 2.0 also attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library services by encouraging feedback and participation. Proponents of this concept expect that ultimately the Library 2.0 model for service will replace traditional, one-directional service offerings that have characterized libraries for centuries. Basically it springboards libraries into the modern IT age.
Jesus Freak
It was at this talk that I first heard the terminlogy "Web 2.0" and "Library Thing." My ears pricked up and when I heard that we were going to get training in Web 2.0 I was excited. I agree with the concept of Library 2.0 because I believe that if we don't keep up with technology and provide what our community needs in terms of e-mail and internet access, then our libraries may become relics of a bygone era. The internet has changed the way the world communicates, whether we like it or not. I support the notion that libraries need to "keep up" with IT rather than "opt out." Just as the education sector has had to adjust the way it teaches to incorporate technology, so libraries also have to "add value" to is traditional services, so that we can continue to be a place of learning - through the provision of hard material (books/C.D's/D.V.D's) and e-resources. I am pleased to see that in the recent re-design of our Website that under the teen section we now have electronic databases available for stundets to access. See attached link:
http://www.manukau-libraries.govt.nz/e-resources/
According to Wikipaedia, the concept of Library 2.0 comes from the underlying philosophies from that of Business 2.0 and Web 2.0, and includes online services such as the use of OPAC systems. With Library 2.0, library services are constantly updated and reevaluated to best serve library users. Library 2.0 also attempts to harness the library user in the design and implementation of library services by encouraging feedback and participation. Proponents of this concept expect that ultimately the Library 2.0 model for service will replace traditional, one-directional service offerings that have characterized libraries for centuries. Basically it springboards libraries into the modern IT age.
Jesus Freak
What I did this week...
Well, it is a busy month.... I have got to get Web 2.0 completed so I can be in to win! Deadlines, even though most of us don't like them, are good for us all because if we didn't have deadlines, we would not achieve half of the worthwhile things we should get done and need to get done so we can maximise the opportunites that are available! If you fall behind you are busy thinking about "trying to catch up." I like the phrase "Carpe Diem" which was explored in the movie, "Dead Poets Society," which means "sieze the day." It's a powerful statement and a good "mission statement" to adopt, because every day has new challenges and new opportunities to learn something new or meet someone new! As a librarian, there are opportunities everyday to support our customers so they can achieve their goals, meet their deadlines or assist them in the challenges they are facing in life. It is a rewarding experience when you have a successful Reader's Advisory transaction, for example! You leave a positive impression with that customer and, hopefully, they will tell others that libraries are a great place to go and the staff are fantastic!
On another tangent, I have been conducting some staff PDR's and each time I have asked, "How is your Web 2.o training going?" Sad to say, there are a few that have fallen behind, with one thing and another. We have re-set the timeframe for them for end of December!
I am still trying to find some people on the social networking sites that I can communicate with. It's a little difficult on some of the sites as they have to see you as a "friend." If they don't know that you "want to be their friend, then you can't communicate with them? I guess it's like e-mail, unless your "friend" gives you their e-mail address you can communicate with them either, unless they have listed their e-mail address in the white pages or it is published somewhere in the public domain.
My focus for the next month will be preparing for "Best Sellers" training. In Lesson 4 we explore the excellent e-resources that are available to assist library staff with Readers Advisory transactions. We have looked at "Library Thing" with our Web 2.0 training but there are lots of other excellent sites too, apart from "Fabulous Fiction" or GALE "What do I read next" that most librarians may currently refer to. I can't share too much, because you will discover these great websites when you undertake your training in the next 12 months!
Well, I'd better sign off now so I can move on to the next challenge!
Jesus Freak
On another tangent, I have been conducting some staff PDR's and each time I have asked, "How is your Web 2.o training going?" Sad to say, there are a few that have fallen behind, with one thing and another. We have re-set the timeframe for them for end of December!
I am still trying to find some people on the social networking sites that I can communicate with. It's a little difficult on some of the sites as they have to see you as a "friend." If they don't know that you "want to be their friend, then you can't communicate with them? I guess it's like e-mail, unless your "friend" gives you their e-mail address you can communicate with them either, unless they have listed their e-mail address in the white pages or it is published somewhere in the public domain.
My focus for the next month will be preparing for "Best Sellers" training. In Lesson 4 we explore the excellent e-resources that are available to assist library staff with Readers Advisory transactions. We have looked at "Library Thing" with our Web 2.0 training but there are lots of other excellent sites too, apart from "Fabulous Fiction" or GALE "What do I read next" that most librarians may currently refer to. I can't share too much, because you will discover these great websites when you undertake your training in the next 12 months!
Well, I'd better sign off now so I can move on to the next challenge!
Jesus Freak
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