Exploring the world of Blogging has been an interesting experience. I really had no idea how popular or informative this web media could be. I have enjoyed peeking into various websites that offer free sign up to digital communities specially for bloggers. I would like to take this time to give my own critique on some of these sites.
First, I will start with those that just didn't do it for me. So lets start with Newsblur, very busy site. There is a lot going on here, which made it really hard for me to figure out how to navigate through it. I like things to be simple, no time in my life to spend trying to guess where everything is. Another site I was not to pleased with was Diggreader. I just recently began using Twitter and this website insisted on linking up with my Twitter or Facebook account. I don't want to link up blogging to my twitter or Facebook account, and I hated that I couldn't do much unless I did just that. Not pleased at all!
On the other hand, not all were a huge disappointment. For instance, Bloglovin seemed very easy to navigate through. With a simple layout, it made using this blog comfortable for me.However,
Tumblr, was my favorite though, very easy to use which made it quick to see that as a librarian I would really be able to utilize this blogging site. Some things I saw others doing was promote new books & ebooks, announce upcoming events, and showcase these special events. I have picked a few blogs that I am following that I would like to share.
"The Common Librarian" found her blog interesting, I just loved how actively involved her library is on her blog. http://thecommonlibrarian.tumblr.com/
"Simon School Bus" I really liked what he had to offer. Lots of really neat information that we could share with our students of any age. http://simonschoolbus.tumblr.com/
"Do-It-Yourself Library School" great blog for librarians, filled with helpful how-to information and some library humor to ease the role of librarian for a bit. http://diylibraryschool.tumblr.com/
"Blurbs on Teaching" her blog is just random thoughts or articles on teaching, which I enjoyed reading out of sheer entertainment and the fact that I can relate to her strife. http://windycityteacher.tumblr.com/
"School Libraries Rock" not much activity on this blog, but what's there I want to share. http://nngreene.tumblr.com/
"The LibRAWRian" love her upbeat and modern day spin on libraries for the younger generation. Must check her blog out. http://librawrian.tumblr.com/
Last but not least I would like to add my Tumblr URL, to see other awesome blog finds that I will discover as I continue to make the most of my new blog discovery.https://www.tumblr.com/blog/luvnpurple4
Nice evaluation of the blog readers. I liked how you were very specific on what you liked and what you didn't. Your blog picks are informative and useful, too!
ReplyDeleteI liked your quick suggestions to good blogs. "Do-It-Yourself-Library School," was funny. It's good to have some of these blogs on your blog reader.
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