Combat information overload with iGoogle

Luisa RossittoLiaison Librarian for MSTE

Sorry... but if you don’t like Google

you might be in the wrong place...

Huh?

iGoogle allows you to assemble, all on one page, rss feeds, various gadgets, and tabs to

organize a virtually unlimited amount of information

Lives online, so works especially well for the chaotic and time-poor

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbf0dlESX8E

http://www.google.com/help/ig/showcase/

my (secret) igoogle page

Go go gadget...• Time managementCalendars, countdown timers, “days since” timers,...

• Task managementTo do lists, notepads, reminders...

• DocumentationGoogle docs, pdf creators, activity trackers...

• News + alertsRSS managers, individual newspaper headlines, google news...

• NetworkingTwitter, Facebook, delicious...

A blank canvas...• What websites do you visit in a day

• How do you use paper to organise yourself?

• How do you organise your physical spaces?

• Do you already use services from Yahoo or Google?

Top 5...

Okay, your turn...

If you don’t already have a google account...• Go to www.igoogle.com • Find the link Don't have an iGoogle page? Get started.• Take the tour or follow the wizard

OR

If you’re a yahoo user try http://my.yahoo.com/ If you’re otherwise inclined try www.pageflakes.com or www.netvibes.com

Thanks!l.rossitto@qut.edu.au