Feed readers are great technological tools that one
can use to keep track of the different websites or blogs without having to go
back and forth between web browsers. The Blog Reader that I decided to use was
Feedly. I chose Feedly because of its simple and user friendly features. In
contrast, I felt that the feeder NewsBlur was more challenging to use, since I am
not as technology savvy, as I wish I was. Moreover, Feedly is an app that is
very practical and easy to use, and it made it easier for me to access content
and make collections of the articles, websites or topics that are of high
reading interest for me. Another feature that I liked was that you can link it
to your social media accounts, making it even more relevant to use along with
them.
Blog: Mighty Little Librarian
The “Mighty Little Librarian” is a blog created by
Tiffany Whitehead, who is a school librarian, who integrates technology in the
library.
I decided to
follow this blog so that I can learn and read about what she does in her
library. I really liked that she uses technology, which is ever so present in
our lives, to make the library a fun and inviting place for readers!
Blog: Teen Librarian Toolbox
The “Teen Librarian Toolbox” is a blog affiliated with
the School Library Journal and it provides updates and important information regarding
the literacy world.
I chose to follow this blog because it is multifaceted,
it provides book reviews. Games, new and upcoming YA Literature, Reading
projects, reflections and other important and relevant resources for young
adult readers.
Blog: The Daring Librarian
This blog really captured my attention, “The Daring Librarian”
is written by Gwyneth A. Jones who is a teacher librarian and Ed Tech Leader.
Jones’s blog is not on informative and filled with great tips and information,
it is also very interesting and a fun read!
“The Daring Librarian” has become my new favorite blog
to read, which is why I decided to follow it. Her posts are always an interesting
read and quite informative. I really liked that she is also friends with fellow
librarian and blogger Tiffany Whitehead!
Blog: YALSABlog
This is the official blog
of the Young Adult Library Services Association and the Blog Manager is Allison
Renner. The YALSABlog is all about providing the latest information and new practices
for library services; it offers resources for its members and library
community.
I decided to follow this blog
because it is relevant for Young Adult Readers, it raises awareness and facilitates
innovation to and for its members and as a future librarian it is important to
be up to date and emerged in what is important to and in the literacy community.
Blog: Librarian.net
This blog is written by
Jessamyn West, who is a librarian, writer and technology instructor and
consultant. This is a really unique weblog by a librarian and it offers tips
and important information.
I followed this blog
because it is filled with great information for new librarians and media
specialists in general. This blog is great and provides information on a range
of topics like recommended reading lists, tips, relevant and important literary
updates, and advice on mostly everything related to library services.
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Cristal,
ReplyDeleteLike you, I also chose Feedly. I also highlighted many of the same websites or blogs. I'll admit, I had difficulties narrowing it down to just a handful, there were so many to choose from.
It is helpful that you gave a concise, but useful review of each blog. I know I will probably be going back to this and reading your viewpoints during the decision-making process of who to follow.
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I also used Feedly. I liked the clean interface and it had high reviews. Thanks for featuring Mighty Little Librarian; I will have to follow her because I like getting even more ideas for technology in the library.
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