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Enhancing Productivity with

Web 2.0 Freebies

NJSL Staff Development DayMay 20 2009

Presented by Janie Hermann

FlickrCC

Created and hosted by bluemountains.netSearch via tags and text for Creative Commons

pictures posted to flickrCreative Commons licensing allows you to use the

photos based upon user specifications (ie: attribution, non-commercial, etc.)

http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net/

Facebook

Facebook is much more than quizzes and gamesCreate fan pages for an organization Promote an event Share photos and documents

http://facebook.com

Tada List

Create, Share, and Store "to do" lists for everything from your Christmas shopping to daily task list

Lists are stored online and accessible from any computer via your account

Share your lists with others via RSSSave for future reference – great for packing lists

http://tadalist.com/

Gubb

Lists accessible via computer, phone or email Color code, add stars for priorities, share with othersKeep notes within lists and add details Add to your list from email before you forget

http://gubb.net

http://gubb.net/m.

Senduit/YouSendIt

Both allow you to send and share very large files without freezing up email or taking down a network!

No registration required YouSendIt will hold the file for 30 days and send an

email to the recipient Senduit lets you determine how long the file stays

live (up to 30 days). Provides you with a download link.

http://senduit.comhttp://yousendit.com

Senduit

Senduit

Senduit

Senduit

Picnik

Online photo editing in your browserNo program installation requiredImport pictures from your PC or onlineSome features require premium subscriptionIntegrates seamlessly with flickr

http://www.picnik.com

Picnik

Picnik

Picnik

Doodle

Polling and Scheduling made easyNo need to create an accountSchedule a meeting and be assured you have the

best possible dateEasy to update

http://doodle.ch

Zamzar

Quickly converts files from one format to anotherEliminates need for conversion softwareConvert text, image, video, and sound files (large

array of file extensions available) Conversions emailed for downloading

http://www.zamzar.com

Wakerupper

No account requiredJust like a hotel wake up callEliminate worry about missing flights, morning

meetings, etc Schedule regular reminder phone calls with a free

account

http://www.wakerupper.com/

MonkeySee

Motto: See how the experts do it“Experts” in a variety of areas post short how-to

videosViewers can comment and rateEasy to share and post videos

http://www.monkeysee.com/

Vimeo

A great place to host videos An alternative to YouTubeAllows large file uploads No commercial content allowed Respect is required

http://www.vimeo.com

PBworks

PBwiki has recently become PBworksCollaborative workspace (not just wikis anymore)Able to share spreadsheets, presentations, etcComplete history and audit trail created

http://www.pbworks.com

Slideshare

Think of it as YouTube for PowerPoint A great place to share your own PowerPoint

presentations and slidecasts or to view what others have posted

Create a social network with others who share your interests

http://www.slideshare.net

How to locate “Freebies”

PC Magazine◦ Top 101 Sites◦ Best Free Stuff

SEOmoz’s Web 2.0 Awards The Webware 100 AwardsTime Magazine’s 50 Coolest WebsitesFilehippo (freeware with some shareware)

Constantly Scan Tech Blogs,Tech News

Sites and the Popular Media!

Find Me!

Work email: jhermann@princetonlibrary.orgGmail: janieh@gmail.comTwitter/Flickr/Slideshare: JanieHYIM: janielianneMeebo/GTalk: JanieHFacebook: Janie Hermann in NJBlog: librarygarden.blogspot.com