#23 That's all folks

Well, I've finally made it through all the exercises for Library 2.0. I feel a lot more confident and knowledgeable about some of the Web tools we've looked at. Before starting this program I had looked at YouTube, LibraryThing and Wikipedia briefly but knew nothing about blogging software, social bookmarking or RSS feeds. I thought I was fairly competent with the internet but I have learnt a great deal through this program, discovered some great sites and blogs and have been able to give some thought to ways in which we can incorporate these innovations into our library services. Blogging is much easier than I realised it would be (and more addictive). It has taken a lot more time than I anticipated and a lot of perseverance but I think it's been worth it. Who knows, after a little break I may even continue down the road to learn more about Library 2.0. Congratulations to everyone who made it!

#20 YouTube Zorba the Greek Yolngu style

Where is Conan the Librarian when you need him? I thoroughly enjoyed having another look around YouTube. There's an enormous amount of material here. The recent Federal election showed that politicians were aware of the enormous influence of YouTube in popular culture (and also that the art of political satire is alive and well). Check out the ABC's Unleashed site for their poll of the most popular election videos.

While on YouTube I had a look at some of my favorites including the weird and wonderful Kransky sisters, also the mad antics in my favourite bookshop with Bernard and Manny of Black Books.
It was hard to choose just one to share but I decided on the wonderful Yoglnu Dance Troupe and their version of Zorba the Greek. It's been an enormous hit on YouTube and the dancers have been invited to a Canberra arts festival on the strength of it. Enjoy!