Week 13: Final Reflect

This is my final reflection for the unit INN333 Information Programs. I chose to complete it in a form of a podcast because I feel that podcasting makes information seem more personal since the content of my podcast is directly communicated to the listener. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on the subject as I have enjoyed my experiences and sharing them with all my colleagues.

Week 12: Online Applications Reflect

Discuss how libraries (or a professional setting of your choice) might make use of online applications and productivity tools, and what impact might they have on front-of-house services and behind-the-scenes work? Talk about the benefits and potential risks.

In the final blog of the semester, I am to answer the given question and share my thoughts on the matter respectively. With this said, I think that it is certainly possible for libraries to utilize online applications and productivity tools for their front-of –house services. Certain online application components such as calendars, task organizers, announcement and event planning tools, and chat tools are all examples of online applications that can be used to benefit the productivity and efficiency of library services. Calendars from Microsoft Outlook have been used on several occasions to organize activities in the work place. The use of Microsoft Outlook to organize the library can greatly simplify processes in terms of how staff members collaborate with one another, and which tasks are allocated to which staff members. For announcement services, online applications such as Twitter have already been used for announcements to keep all staff members informed and up to date on the current workplace news. Another online application called Evernote can be used for organizing workplace tasks, creating to-do lists, and recording reminders to boost the productivity of the user(s). Libraries can also use an online application such as Meebo Mobile which can be useful for communication and monitoring chat between users. As technology continues to advance, more online applications are being created for organizations to experiment and select for their preferred method of how they choose to organize their office administration tasks. Online applications that offer more than one service prove to me more useful as they provide more features and components for organizations to utilize. Nevertheless, all the applications mentioned can greatly contribute to the productivity and efficiency of libraries if used in the proper manner and to satisfy the needs of the organization using it respectively. It is also essential for all staff members of the library to be informed and trained on how to use the online applications the initial library has adopted as this will provide the most benefits out of it.

Week 12: Online Applications Play

For week 12's Play activity we were required to create a basic form for colleagues to participate within. I have created forms and surveys before and I chose Google forms due to my familiarity with it and its ease of use. The form is a question requesting for feedback from peers offering multiple options to respond to. 

The link to this form is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mFi6COm8fKM3DvQd23_LdX9yR6NvrmJps1pj_IItSps/viewform