I liked the way that they list all the sub-categories for you to choose from just in case you can't think of the name for the genre that you like. Overall it a nicely designed website, easy to navigage around too.
It is good for reader's advisory as it has three main categories, adults, teens and children.
Would you promote EncompassCulture to customers?
Why/why not?
Well if the opportunity arises I might, but I understand that this website only contains British authors so might be a little limiting in this way. But I do like the booklist they've got on the website, especially for children.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Week 5: Slideshare
It is a very useful website for creating slideshows. I have personally used the Powerpoint slideshow before, but this one is different, it is online and you can access it anywhere. Initially it sort of reminded me of the online photo storage websites such as WebShots and Snapfish. I find the SlideShare website will be good for university students and business workers, or anyone doing like a group presentation. I had a look at some of the slideshows on there, they are interesting. You can get ideas for yourself from other people, like how they've formatted the slides and stuff. It's also got the same functions as Facebook where people can leave comments. I quite like it.
Week 4: Tastespotting
It's all very fun, quite informal and visually stunning. Be warned, don't visit this site without having eaten first, because then you spend the rest of the day feeling like you're starving ;)
And yes you've guessed it, I didn't follow instruction and now I'm hungry as! Such mouth watering pictures of FOOD, glorious food!
Find one recipe/image that you think looks great
I've linked the lemon and lime souffle, it says it's a fool proof recipe, I'll have to try it out. It looks so delicious, there are many comments down the bottom of the recipe and they all seemed positive.
What recipe did you choose? Why this particular recipe?
I've got a sweet tooth so I look at most the desserts. Fruity ones, chocolatey ones, coffee flavoured ones...oh divine!
Is this site easy to use? Would you ever use it again?
Overall the website has a very pleasant layout, easy to navigate as well so yes I would personally be using it to look for recipes and be adventurous in the kitchen. (Become a domestic goddess - Not!)
What did you think of this task? Would you prefer that all web 2.0 activities relate directly to libraries and our customers? What did you, personally, get out of TasteSpotting? It's a bit of fun, feast of colours to the eyes, I don't mind having one or two activities that aren't related to library. It broadens our knowledge.
And yes you've guessed it, I didn't follow instruction and now I'm hungry as! Such mouth watering pictures of FOOD, glorious food!
Find one recipe/image that you think looks great
I've linked the lemon and lime souffle, it says it's a fool proof recipe, I'll have to try it out. It looks so delicious, there are many comments down the bottom of the recipe and they all seemed positive.
What recipe did you choose? Why this particular recipe?
I've got a sweet tooth so I look at most the desserts. Fruity ones, chocolatey ones, coffee flavoured ones...oh divine!
Is this site easy to use? Would you ever use it again?
Overall the website has a very pleasant layout, easy to navigate as well so yes I would personally be using it to look for recipes and be adventurous in the kitchen. (Become a domestic goddess - Not!)
What did you think of this task? Would you prefer that all web 2.0 activities relate directly to libraries and our customers? What did you, personally, get out of TasteSpotting? It's a bit of fun, feast of colours to the eyes, I don't mind having one or two activities that aren't related to library. It broadens our knowledge.
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