Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Suit of Armor library


Suit of Armor library, originally uploaded by heartandcarnation.

Create a permalink. I took this picture using a digital camera, then connected to a computer to upload to Flickr. I followed the directions given on the Track your Progress Page on Learn&Play at CML, then pasted the link to my personal log.

Carnegie Stairwell library

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Library Exterior locator

Welcome to the library! I took this photo in 2006 using a 35mm Vivitar camera (circa 1987), then developed it onto a CD at Walgreen's One Hour Photo (near the South High Library).

Flickr

This is a test post from flickr, a fancy photo sharing thing. To get to Flickr, you need a Yahoo account. Once you log in, you get the option to change your user name. Does anyone have any suggestions for managing all of the user names and passwords that we are accumulating?!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Ergonomics

Someone in our library offices sent this out a few years ago. I'm spending more time at the computer, so I've found this helpful. Hope you do, too.

Is your Workstation arranged so everything is within easy reach?

Is your Chair adjusted so:
Feet rest flat on floor or footrest
Thighs parallel to floor
Lower back supported
Wrists straight
Arms at about a 90 degree angle to keyboard

Is your Screen:
At or below eye level
Positioned to avoid glare
At a comfortable viewing distance
Clean
Brightness and contrast adjusted for clarity

Are you remembering Each Day to :
Practice good posture
Take stretch/relaxation breaks
Change position
Rest eyes

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

7 & 1/2 Habits of Highly Successful Lifelong Learners

I watched and listened to the 7 &1/2 Habits online tutorial. The habit that is easiest for me is to set lots of goals. The habit that is hardest is creating a workable timeline for working toward and meeting the goals. The Learn & Play at CML online learning program has erased that worry because our syllabus is in place.