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Photo sharing websites have been around since the 90s, but it took a small startup site called Flickr to catapult the idea of “sharing” into a full blown online community. How did Flickr do it? In part by being one of the first websites to use keyword "tags" to create associations and connections between photos and users of the site.
For this discovery exercise, you are asked to spend some time exploring Flickr in order to discover what this site has to offer. Find out how tags work, what groups are, and all the neat ways in which people and libraries are using Flickr.
Discovery Resources:
- Watch Online Photo Sharing in Plain English (2:50) - from the folks at Common Craft
- Take the Flickr Tour (8 steps)
- View: Popular tags and Interesting photos - Last 7 days
Discovery Exercise:
In this discovery exercise, you have two options…
- Option One: Take a good look around Flickr and discover an interesting image that you want to blog about. Be sure to include either a link to the image in your blog post or, if you create a Flickr account, you can use Flickr's blogging tool to post the image to your blog. Another option you have for including images in your post is to use Blogger's photo upload tool.
--OR-- - Option Two: If you're up to an easy challenge, create a free account in Flickr. See How To Create & Customize a Flickr Account (PDF) if you need help! Next, use a digital camera to capture a few pictures. Upload these to your Flickr account, tag at least one of the images “NELearns2.0” and mark it public. Then create a post in your blog about your photo and experience. Be sure to include the image in your post. As mentioned above, once you have a Flickr account you have two options for doing this: through Flickr's blogging tool or using Blogger's photo upload feature.
OPTIONAL: If you have a Flickr account, consider joining and contributing photos to a Flickr group. Here are two you might want to try:
So go ahead, explore the site and have some Flickr photo fun!
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We've had photo sets on Flickr for several months. I also have an antique tool collector club related account.
The comment feature in Flickr was a surprise to me. I'll have to read back through everything to see whether Flickr can notify you about comments so you are aware of them, or if you have to log in periodically to learn about new comments.
books4york - yes, you can set up Flickr to email you a notification when someone comments on a photo. Login to your Flickr account. Click on the "You" menu option at the top of the page. This opens a drop-down menu. Select "Your Account." This presents you with several options. Select "Email." Here you can indicate whether or not you want to receive an email notification when someone comments on one of your photos.
bloggers and Meebo's and Flickr's oh my!!!Needs to be more hours in the day to get all of this right!!
Love this photo...http://www.flickr.com/photos/christina2424/2963487069/
I have been using Google Picasa for awhile and I really like it. I also now have a flickr account and I think it has a few more features then what I have found on Picasa. I did both Option 1 and Option 2, just to have the practice.
http://jeanslearning20.blogspot.com/2008/10/thing-8.html
http://jeanslearning20.blogspot.com/2008/10/thing-8-part-2.html
Can't wait to get thing 9 done.
I have albums on Webshots & Multiply but hadn't even looked at Flickr. Here's my blog post about my experience. http://quiltinlibrarylady.blogspot.com/2008/10/thing-8.html
Woo Hoo!! Thank you, Allana, for helping me get my photo on my blog!
Flickr is a pretty cool site, I may have to open an account so I can bore my relatives with vacation photos! I'm glad this guy (whose photo I used on my blog)took this picture, I have one exactly like it in my vaca scrapbook!
I have both a home and school flickr account. I use it at school to store class photos for later use in a class yearbook. This way we are not loading up our file server.
http://nelearns2.blogspot.com/2008/10/rss-feeds.html
I have had a Flickr account for years, but had pretty much abandoned it for Photobucket. However, I uploaded some new photos once I learned about all the great new features. I think I may even be using it more frequently in the future - and not just for 2.0! :)
I actually created two blogs about this exercise as well because I had one photo I edited that I preferred remain private, and the other I posted to my blog through Flickr.
You can see them at:
http://mrsjustice.blogspot.com
Flickr is totally new to me. Here are my initial thoughts on it.
Opps! My photo can be seen at http://www.flickr.com/photos/radicaladam/2969892296/
I have two Flickr accounts, one for family pictures and one for the library. I belong to a couple of groups and have posted some pictures. I do not take a lot of pictures, so Flickr works for me. You can see my blog post and picture at http://lifewithdianne.blogspot.com/2008/10/flickr.html
I chose Option #2 for Discover Flickr. I made an account & uploaded 5 photos, not without a bunch of goofs, though. But eventually, I got it. I also got 3 of those photos into my blog. It's all here:
http://rockinref.blogspot.com/2008/10/my-friend-flickr.html
Because Homer has a digital camera and lots of photos on his personal computer, he chose to do option #2 under Discovery Exercise. However, he doesn't want to take the time to transfer all his photos - whatever the benefits. I'm beginning to think Homer has an attitude problem.
Thing 8-9-10 are all in the same post. Here's the link...
http://seeryuslibrary.blogspot.com/2008/10/flickr-this-thing-8-9-10.html
~Sky
I've updated my blog entry for #8 as per Susan's suggestion. For anyone who really wants to see my cats, that is.
My photos are in Picasa albums.
I love the "Last 7 days" feature of Flickr. I am going to share that with my workshop series participants at SCC!
http://234kv.blogspot.com/2008/10/thing-8-of-23.html
My thoughts about Flickr and Halloween.
Wow, isn't it exciting what we can do with photos and sharing? I was very impressed with the quality of photos.
http://caseysteachingblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/flickr-road-out.html
Part of my Halloween costume at the library.
http://lifewithdianne.blogspot.com/2008/10/slyvester-cat_31.html
Added a photo to my blog - I use facebook and upload photos & videos to it so it wasn't too hard.
Okay, I created the account and was left a little frustrated. I tagged a picture with the NELearns2.0 and when I did a search, my picture did not come up (6 others did). When I did some research I found this information on their help site:
If your account is new, first you need to upload at least 5 photos. After that minimum has been reached, then it shouldn't take more than a few days until your photos appear in searches, groups, etc. To make sure your photos show in searches, remember to add accurate tags and descriptions.
If your account is not new and some of your images are not showing, here are a few things you can check,
• What is the safety setting? Items marked as moderate or restricted will not show in badges, RSS feeds, for people that have safe search on, or are not logged in.
• Is your account hidden from search?
• If only some photos aren't showing, make sure they are not flagged to be hidden from searches.
I'll check back in a couple days and make sure I did it correctly
http://melniel.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8.html
Flickr is pretty easy to use, but posting a photo to my blog was a little more difficult. Still, it makes my blog look prettier than it did before!
http://kidsrgreat1s.blogspot.com/2008/11/flickr-i-hope.html
I take lots of photos, but my photos are on my computer at home. I didn't have much to post from my work computer.
I posted a URL on my blog for a picture on FLickr and I actually figured out how to post a picture from my collection on my blog.
http://aqlibrarynews.blogspot.com/2008/11/blog-post.html
Ann
http://kitschylib.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8.html
http://www.travelinlibrarian.info/2008/11/thing-8-billy-new-bike.html
This was the first time I've used Flickr. It was a learning experience but fun also.
http://vc-vcsblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8-discover-flickr.html
I'm still playing and will add photos later. I have some more pics of Bookster, our library dog, to add to the pets group, and some Casino night pics to post too. http://dancingcranefarm.blogspot.com/2008/11/this-makes-me-hungry.html
I look forward to setting up a Flickr account and just spending more time browsing images there. http://t-beyondthemargin.blogspot.com/2008/11/discover-flickr.html
I was able to upload a picture to my blog....it took me most of the day, but I got it done!
http://nphsmc.blogspot.com/2008/11/ashfall-finds.html
I opened a Flickr account. Doubt if I'll upload pics, but it's fun to look at.
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=2890636360540212131
I'll try this again, since I didn't get my permalink right the first time.
http://nanvac.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8-this-is-my-second-try-at.html
Thing 8 - here it is....
http://tinklestein.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8.html
I think I would enjoy Flickr more if I was into photography. Some of our branches have Flickr accounts which we use for sharing display ideas and pics of events. That has been useful!
have gotten through Thing 8
DISCOVERED>>>>>
" How did Flickr do it?"
had fun playing in Flickr until it went down. I mainly take photos for the school website so I may not use Flickr but it is fun to browse
Lots of fun and lots of uses.
Here's my picture and comments
http://bookmobiling.blogspot.com/2008/11/flickr_07.html
Following random links in the "RSS" exercises led me to FLICKR's Libraries & Librarians group.
The group insists all photos be tagged, and they have a tutorial on how to geotag (put items in spatial context ) in their tagging guidelines.
How about it, Nebraska Librarians -- shall we collaborate on a guided tour of our workplaces??
Books4york
Actually, there is already something like that that the NLC's set up. You can see the current map @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/tags/nebraskapublibsmap/map?&fLat=41.3981&fLon=-99.5933&zl=11.
Just add photos of your library, place them on the map accordingly, and add the tag "nebraskapublibsmap". Do that and they'll show up.
Flicker looks like a useful tool. I wish that it was around when my kids were younger to share photos with distant relatives.
My Blog
http://joyesfirstblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/i-used-flickr-account-i-had-set-up-in.html
I discovered something today.
Since we're on I-80 I thought why not search FLICKR for "York Nebraska"
Lots of travelers photos of businesses & the water tower at the interchange.
Some photo sets from local residents, including some local history related ones.
And from "travelin..." -- Our shop.
This is a response to books4york's comment about searching for "York Nebraska" on Flickr. I love searching for local photos on Flickr. It's fun to see what other people from the area take pictures of. One thing you might want to consider - from the library's Flickr account comment on some of these local photographer's photos, or add them as a contact. This will let them know that the library has a presence on Flickr, and maybe they will add you as a contact. Then they'll see new library-related photos you post. It would be a way to do a bit of outreach!
I posted some pics on my flikr account using the tag.
http://danaslearning.blogspot.com/
I'm now officially a flickr-er with my first picture uploaded at flickr.com/photos/lauran52/?saved=1
On to thing 9!
I did it! And, I can see "Flickring" being very useful in sharing pictures with our far-flung family.
http://www.blogger.com/profile/07778449733118129929
Opps! I accidentally became Anonymous above. And, I put my Profile URL instead of the time stamp. Obviously, I'm still getting the hang of all this!
http://bookexotique.blogspot.com/2008/11/flickr-url.html
I think I need more than a week to learn about Flickr!
http://tamlyntea.blogspot.com/2008/11/dsc00390.html
I haven't done all of my flicker things as I was off all week from work. So I'm trying to catch up, maybe tomorrow I can get it finished. So don't count me out yet.
Flickr is fun. I've always enjoyed photos. It will be fun to see what other photos are posted.
Flickr is quite fun and interesting. Some people are very talented photographers!
My blog is found at
http://kathysings.blogspot.com
Now that I have visited Flickr again after a long hiatus - remembered it's kinda fun. #8http://www.blogger.com/posts.g?blogID=2112913573020694275
This was a fun "thing". Was amazed at all the pictures posted. Looked up pictures of my hometown Aurora, IL and saw the Leland Towers...which my grandfather helped build...and the Paramount theater where I went to my first movies! Also checked out NE storms, Stromsburg, etc. Fun, Fun, Fun.
Flickr was very interesting, but also a little frustrating. I never could figure out how to get the picture of my library added to the NLC Nebraska map? Is there lag time like with adding photos to groups? I guess I'll check back in a day or 3 and see if something magical has happened.
Looks like I've been remiss about posting links to my blog entries - here's my blog about Thing #8:
http://troglodyte-librarian.blogspot.com/2008/11/flickr-part-one.html
Her is my blog post about the first Flickr exercise:
http://baskataloger.blogspot.com/2008/11/flickr.html
Flickr was new to me--would be great for sharing photos with the relatives. Looked at different options flckr color extra found autumn pic to use--my favorite time of year
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimitridepaepe/1799582385/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dimitridepaepe/1799582385/
Thing 8
See a pretty picture!
Next...
http://julia-juliam.blogspot.com/2008/11/check-out-flickr.html
http://carol-hoorayya.blogspot.com/2008/11/rodeo-queen-and-teen-cafe-group.html
At first blush Flickr may sound like a support group site for nose pickers. That is NOT the case.
Tee hee.
Here's how my first time went:
http://quillscribbles.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8.html
My comments on Flickr:
http://prairie-prose.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8-flickr.html
This was not as fun for me as thing 9. I'm not much of a photographer, even with digital cameras. http://liziej.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8_22.html
Not a big sharer, cyber-fashion. My blog is at: http://raptorrunn3r.blogspot.com/2008/11/flickr-and-librarians-and-pets.html
Third comment re Flickr -- finally joined "librarians' desks" and on the hobby side inaugurated a new flickr group -- antique_wrenches.
One photo in one of the library's photo sets got "favorited" almost immediately -- the old York Safeway building that was razed during site prep prior to building Kilgore Memorial Library.
I've flickred and posted and blogged and shared about making runzas. Read about it here.
I love Flickr! Don't have time to set up an account yet, as I am working to get caught up, but I plan on doing so in the future. Here is the post where I share the photos I found and liked:
http://tiffanylearns20.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8-flickr-photo-i-like.html
This is something I intend to use when I have the time. Check out my post at http://nixnoos-caseydinah.blogspot.com/2008/11/thing-8.htm.
Well, for a techno "nummy head" this was fun. Ah, "thing 8" is done! I am going to try to utilize this more in the library. We have a digital camera so I expect to be lurking around snapping all kinds of pics to post. I am going to be watching Marie's desk as we have a continual war going on as to whose desk is messier. When one of us is gone, it becomes a challenge to pile up "stuff" on the desk top. When I am ahead, I will snap a photo to document.
http://thelibrarianspeaksout.blogspot.com/2008/12/storytime.html
I now have a Flickr Account and Thing #8 is finished.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pa-i_ki-i/2697884960/
I am not sure I have all of this right. Thing #8 is now finished.
http://marieloveslibraries.blogspot.com/2008/12/friends-flowers.html
This was fun and it could turn into a real time sink. I found a wonderful collection of Urban Decay photos and part of my post for thing 8 is on this picture.
http://zaijovanthisnthat.blogspot.com/2008/12/thing-8-discover-flickr.html
I couldn't get the hang of getting the picture itself to post to my blog. I did get the link to cooperate though.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/go2net/129572213/
Never mind this, I'm showing Carol E. something. Please disregard.
http://seeryuslibrary.blogspot.com
Flickr Christmas image
http://nebrbookworm99.blogspot.com/2008/12/flickr.html
I surfed around on Flickr and found some interesting stuff, my comments are here.
My blogpost about exploring flickr is at http://raelearns.blogspot.com/2008/12/thing-8-flickr.html
Fun With Flickr http://theantiquarianlibrarian.blogspot.com/2008/11/fun-with-flickr.html
Here is thing 8!
Robin :)
I have a flickr account, but posting a picture to a blog was new to me! I am also a member of Pets of Nebraska Librarians.
http://leanablue.blogspot.com/2008/12/butterfly.html
Thing #8
http://chocolil-librarybooks.blogspot.com/2008/12/thing-8.html
Thing #8 http://atechtimefrolic.blogspot.com/2008/12/8-flickr.html
I posted a picture of our 1st granddaughter. It was really easy to do. I can see that this would be a great place to store pictures and allow people access to pictures. We could exchange pictures with family members. Now it will be a matter of finding the time to take care of this. Photo located at http://www.flickr.com/photos/syant52/?saved=1
I hadn't posted any pictures to my Flickr account since I set it up. I forgot how much I like Flickr. I'll have to make it a regular thing to do - maybe when I download photos from my camera and back them up!
My blog post about Thing #8 is at http://kerikreations.blogspot.com/2008/12/nelearns20.html
No troubles loading a photo on to my blog - yippeee!
http://nebraskalearnsbksrgr8.blogspot.com/2009/01/thing-8_03.html
This was alright, I can see how I could spend way too much time looking the great photos that have been posted!
http://1pigeonracer.blogspot.com/
I cna see that it would be very esy to spend alot of time looking at the great photos!
http://1pigeonracer.blogspot.com/
After over a month's lapse, I'm finally getting back into the 23 Things. Here's my post:
http://angelakroeger.blogspot.com/2009/01/flowers-for-kafka-thing-8.html
Flickr is a great place to post and share photos. I enjoyed looking through the photos others have taken in RMNP and around Grand Lake, Co.
Here is my bog posting.
http://lakeverna.blogspot.com/2009/01/week-5-discover-flickr.html
I really like the idea of being able to share photos with friends and family without having to email them. The rest is just having the time to sit down and figure out all the ins-and-outs of how to make it all work the way I want on Flickr.
http://carla-carla20.blogspot.com/2009/01/thing-8-flickr.html
I'm working on Flickr. Here's my Blog and I hope you can find my Flick Pics:
http://dmcdnut.blogspot.com/2009/01/thing-8-flickr.html
AWESOME!! Blogs are:
http://luckilibbi.blogspot.com/2009/01/panama-canal-miraflores-locks.html
and
http://luckilibbi.blogspot.com/2009/01/thing-8.html
Thing 8
I enjoyed investigating Flickr. my blog is at http://lllearnersblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/thing-8.html
I have a couple of links for finishing Thing #8
http://erinslearning.blogspot.com/2009/01/using-flickr.html
and
http://erinslearning.blogspot.com/2009/01/thing-8.html
I finally got the photo link to the Flickr photo on my Blog. I only wish I could remember how I did it. I'll have to go back and review.
http://ilikelibraries.blogspot.com/2009/01/barn-jan-2009-01-14-001-on-flickr-photo.html
Flickr is the best yet, though not sure there are apps for public libraries.
I skipped over the Flickr thingys. Here's one. http://einekleinemusik.blogspot.com/2009/01/photos.html
And with this we officially have 9 down and 14 to go.
http://milfordlibrary.blogspot.com/2009/01/flickr-1-to-place.html
~0ps
I do a lot of scrapbooking and have all my pictures on discs and flashdrives but this is better. My daughter has all hers on Shutterfly. Really simple. Makes a lot more sense. Something could happen to my disc or flashdrive. You all need to look at my darling little granddaughter at quiltingranny-jag.blogspot.com. she's darn cute.
I forgot to say that we have had out pictures on flickr on the Commission page for a couple of years. We have even had comments on them. I read one of the comments about not sure about library use, but there are people out there that do look at them.
I have used flickr for the library. I didn't know that you could make stuff. It looks a lot of fun. More comments http://afanadorsklr.blogspot.com
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelpie1/3221273323/
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