Thing 5. Notetaking

I downloaded Remember the Milk from the Apple app. store. While Remember... seems to be a pretty powerful tool for notetaking, reminders, etc., I'm finding the app. is clunky. After setting up an initial note, it stuck on a calendar screen, leaving me unable to access any other features. Also, I say it "seems" to be valuable only because I logged onto Remember's... website and checked out the features and help menu. They seem to be pretty much non-existent via the app. I'm thinking of deleting Remember the Milk and sticking with Evernote. At least I know that app. works!

Thing 4. Keeping Up

I use Feedly as my RSS reader, since the demise of the Google product. I tried several, but Feedly does the trick. I use RSS a lot, so value being able to keep my links in such folders as Library, Art and Music, Politics, Technology, etc. Feedly has a pretty cool app for iPhone. Easy to scroll through and nice graphics, too.

Thing 3. Utilities

For this "thing" centered on Utilities, I used Google Search for iPhone. There are some interesting features, particularly Google Goggles. This app, which uses your phone's camera for access, appears to be driven by Google Image's dbs. Like many apps, sometimes it works fine, sometimes not. Here's some more info about Goggles

Thing 2. Mobile Device Tips

I watched the iPhone 5 video for this new "thing," which focused on various capabilities of IOS7. (BTW, the upgrade from 6 totally glitched out my phone's cellular data and caused me to spend many hours at the Genius Bar and on the phone to my provider. But success, eventually....) Some of the tips were pretty cool, like hiding those damn baked-in apps that I never use.

I'm back

The Upnorthlibrarian has returned. I'll be reviving this blog, mostly for the purpose of tracking my progress on the new "23 Things..." project, this time focusing on mobile.

The Last Thing

Well, I've finished the last "Thing" of this series. This is the end. And, for at least the time being, the end of "Upnorthlibrarian." If you're interested, you can check out my other blog, "In a Chilly Place.".

"Chilly..." mostly focuses on a particular trend in modern life and libraries, neoliberalism, and how I see it affecting libraries in general. It's a little bit dated now, but I may return to blogging on these topics, too. See what you think and feel free to comment.

Thing 46. WebJunction Minnesota

I've used WebJunction a bit, and find it a great resource. Best yet, the price is great! (Free for Minnesota library employees.) I've had a few problems, though. For instance, I recently took a class on PowerPoint. After spending an hour or so on it, including the testing segments, I discovered none of the results had been recorded. Thus, WebJunction considered the course incomplete. I e'ed from the WJ website and got quick responses, but the suggestions weren't helpful. So, I guess I gotta do it again. Still, WebJunction is a terrific way to add to one's knowledge, whether the subject is libraries, technology, diversity training, you name it.