Have you ever been the target of a phishing scam? Did you recognize it as a scam right away? What tipped you off? Blog about your experiences with malware or phishing attempts.
Yes, I once received an email from my mortgage company requesting some additional information regarding my online banking account for a loan.
As I did not have an online banking account nor did I apply for a loan, I immediately called my mortgage company to check on the email they sent.
They informed me clearly, "Do not reply or provide any information."
The company had not sent the email even though the logo and letterhead information was exactly as it usually appeared on written correspondence.
I confirmed with the company that no accounts (lines of credit) were open in my name.
As this lesson instructed, I now know this was an exxample of "phishing" and the tips outlined in this lesson are helpful to alert Internet users to scams.
Thanks.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Lifelong Learning
In your blog tell us which websites you liked and why:
I liked eCollege Guide because I just had a question this month from a customer with a disabled child seeking to pursue education from home online.
Instrucables looked interesting as we get customer requests for how to do or make __ and the information is sometimes tricky to find. It is especially helpful to be able to direct someone online if the school project is due tomorrow.
Postivivity Blog is a winner and would be great connected to our Staff Intranet so we can check it regularly.
Lastly, Connexions seems to offer more in depth knowledge and looks like a source worth a closer look. I'm going to pursue the topic "music theory" using their resources as a trial.
Thanks for the lifelong learning exploration. Great Topic!
I liked eCollege Guide because I just had a question this month from a customer with a disabled child seeking to pursue education from home online.
Instrucables looked interesting as we get customer requests for how to do or make __ and the information is sometimes tricky to find. It is especially helpful to be able to direct someone online if the school project is due tomorrow.
Postivivity Blog is a winner and would be great connected to our Staff Intranet so we can check it regularly.
Lastly, Connexions seems to offer more in depth knowledge and looks like a source worth a closer look. I'm going to pursue the topic "music theory" using their resources as a trial.
Thanks for the lifelong learning exploration. Great Topic!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Orange Seed & Orlando Memory
In your blog, describe how you see programs like The Orange Seed and Orlando Memory as being important to yourself and how they are important to the Library.
The Orange Seed program is important to the Library because it involves innovation. The Orange County Library System strives for continuous innovation and the Orange Seed provides an open forum for all staff to share ideas. It is important to me to see the improvements in our library system.
Orlando Memory is an important project for the Library and the community because it is a window to history. The archives posted can be accessed by students, families, genealogists and community leaders. It is worth promoting to our guests and are residents as a glimpse into the character and development of the area. This is important to me as a possible source for answering local history reference questions. It is a plus to our customers to have the ease of accessing this type of material online.
The Orange Seed program is important to the Library because it involves innovation. The Orange County Library System strives for continuous innovation and the Orange Seed provides an open forum for all staff to share ideas. It is important to me to see the improvements in our library system.
Orlando Memory is an important project for the Library and the community because it is a window to history. The archives posted can be accessed by students, families, genealogists and community leaders. It is worth promoting to our guests and are residents as a glimpse into the character and development of the area. This is important to me as a possible source for answering local history reference questions. It is a plus to our customers to have the ease of accessing this type of material online.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Exploring Web 2.0 Applications
Web 2.0 Application Exploration #1: www.nowpublic.com
I liked the approach of news as it happens including typos and the international focus of the site. For example, at 2:46 pm, 11/24/08, the lead story was Germany's dissatisfaction with the Christian Democratic government.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story on Segway inventor Kaman and his energy efficient island of CT.
This could easily work as a source to inspire students assigned "news essays" who don't actually want to read a newspaper and would prefer a topic of interest to them which may not appear in the top news headlines. For extra credit the student might add their views online.
#2 lulu.com
We often have customers seeking to become an author or get a book published. For many customers, the publishing side of the process is not self evident, particularly the new online opportunities in self publishing which famous authors have used for years. ("Remembrance of Things Past" was originally self published.) A source such as Lulu with the "Writer's Market" and books on how to get published will answer this common customer request.
I liked the approach of news as it happens including typos and the international focus of the site. For example, at 2:46 pm, 11/24/08, the lead story was Germany's dissatisfaction with the Christian Democratic government.
I thoroughly enjoyed the story on Segway inventor Kaman and his energy efficient island of CT.
This could easily work as a source to inspire students assigned "news essays" who don't actually want to read a newspaper and would prefer a topic of interest to them which may not appear in the top news headlines. For extra credit the student might add their views online.
#2 lulu.com
We often have customers seeking to become an author or get a book published. For many customers, the publishing side of the process is not self evident, particularly the new online opportunities in self publishing which famous authors have used for years. ("Remembrance of Things Past" was originally self published.) A source such as Lulu with the "Writer's Market" and books on how to get published will answer this common customer request.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Our Mission
The Orange County Library System, a public enterprise, brings value to the residents of the district through collections, staff, services and facilities. The Library connects our changing community to the evolving world of ideas, information and technology. Through continuous innovation, the Orange County Library System will create a well-informed, well-connected community, making Orange County a great place to live, learn, work, and play.
What part of the mission statement do I connect with? The second sentence for me expresses what I do everyday - connect people to ideas, information and technology.
How do I see us creating a well-informed, well-connected community? By continuing to offer virtual resources which go beyond the public library such as Expanded Academic and eBooks. The interest level of our users today is often highly specialized whether it is the elementary school project or the home hobbyist. As many people will tell - anyone can go on the Internet. When they contact the library they've already done that and are seeking more information. Introducing the customer to sources which can be used for detailed research and cited as a book or scholarly publication is a critical part of creating a well-informed community.
Offering language learning resources and events of interest to everyone fosters a well connected community.
What part of the mission statement do I connect with? The second sentence for me expresses what I do everyday - connect people to ideas, information and technology.
How do I see us creating a well-informed, well-connected community? By continuing to offer virtual resources which go beyond the public library such as Expanded Academic and eBooks. The interest level of our users today is often highly specialized whether it is the elementary school project or the home hobbyist. As many people will tell - anyone can go on the Internet. When they contact the library they've already done that and are seeking more information. Introducing the customer to sources which can be used for detailed research and cited as a book or scholarly publication is a critical part of creating a well-informed community.
Offering language learning resources and events of interest to everyone fosters a well connected community.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Open Source
As technology makes information more open source, how do you see our role, as a library, in the future?
The challenge of sustaining end users for resources is a point as open source serves more the purpose of the developer.
Libraries work with students and documentation is a critcal factor which may be lacking in open source as noted by some even elementary schools redirecting students away from Wikipedia to credible documented sources from libraries.
Would it make life easier in the IS Department? Would the open source software be as available with care & support as proprietary software?
Critical thinking / analysis for choosing the best source for the customer, open or other, continues as point for future discussion.
The challenge of sustaining end users for resources is a point as open source serves more the purpose of the developer.
Libraries work with students and documentation is a critcal factor which may be lacking in open source as noted by some even elementary schools redirecting students away from Wikipedia to credible documented sources from libraries.
Would it make life easier in the IS Department? Would the open source software be as available with care & support as proprietary software?
Critical thinking / analysis for choosing the best source for the customer, open or other, continues as point for future discussion.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Health, Wellness and Technology
What I liked and how I think it will help Me:
Wow! I really liked this Lesson. In fact, it runs a close tie with the lesson on music/copyright info. for me in useful content.
After looking at the Nike gadget I started thinking how much fun it would be to run a marathon. It may be just what I need to give a boost to my running. (It sure beats using the car odometer to track mileage.)
The Nutrition data was quite detailed and I'm a label reader. I immediately put the site in my favorites and plan to use it often. I like the pyramid analysis.
Great that you connected this lesson with our own Health & Wellness Program, too.
I hope there might be some future lessons on health - as we all know Americans need all the help we can get. :)
Thank you very much, Tom! Great lesson!
P.S. Boeing is a throwback from my pilot days & a tribute to my father, an aerospace engineer.
P.S.S. I recived 4 hoours vacation time last pay period for an Orange Seed idea on recycling. I feel I should have given you part of the time, but I guess you don't need it now, eh? Thanks for all your support with the project! BTW, have you read the " The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich" you might like it.
Wow! I really liked this Lesson. In fact, it runs a close tie with the lesson on music/copyright info. for me in useful content.
After looking at the Nike gadget I started thinking how much fun it would be to run a marathon. It may be just what I need to give a boost to my running. (It sure beats using the car odometer to track mileage.)
The Nutrition data was quite detailed and I'm a label reader. I immediately put the site in my favorites and plan to use it often. I like the pyramid analysis.
Great that you connected this lesson with our own Health & Wellness Program, too.
I hope there might be some future lessons on health - as we all know Americans need all the help we can get. :)
Thank you very much, Tom! Great lesson!
P.S. Boeing is a throwback from my pilot days & a tribute to my father, an aerospace engineer.
P.S.S. I recived 4 hoours vacation time last pay period for an Orange Seed idea on recycling. I feel I should have given you part of the time, but I guess you don't need it now, eh? Thanks for all your support with the project! BTW, have you read the " The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich" you might like it.
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