summer reading 2 0
DESCRIPTION
Discover free web applications that can be used to create an inviting and interactive library summer reading program for kids, teens, or adults. Use polls, forums, online book reviews, and more... all without putting a dent in the budget or darkening the doorstep of the IT department!TRANSCRIPT
summer reading 2.0
Jennifer Gal and Bridie Howell
Hamilton Public Library
designing an online summer reading experience in 4 easy steps
summer reading 2.0
- readers submit book reviews online,
earning prizes that can be picked up at
their local branch
- readers can also vote for their favourite
book from a selection of titles with the least
popular titles eliminated until a single book
remains – i.e. the “Next Top Novel”
- readers can review one of the selected
books to be entered in special prize draws
add book reviews find a space
add a shoutbox add a poll
find a space
www.blogger.com
If you plan on customizing your blog, select the simplest template to start with. “Minima” is a good option.
The HPL Teen Space Blog uses the “Minima” template customized with a header and background image.
select the
“Layout” tab
customize your site in the “Layout”
tab by adding “Gadgets”
add book reviews
www.wufoo.com
choose a generic URL if you plan
on creating multiple forms
the form name will be included
in the URL so make it simple
Wufoo has lots of
ready-made
form fields
insert a “Name” field
insert an “Email” field
insert a “Single Line Text”
field for the book title
indicate when a
field is required
insert a “Paragraph Text”
field for the book review
change the size of the field
use the “Multiple Choice” field for the rating
use a
“Dropdown” field to list
library branches
drag and drop to change the order
of your fields
select
“Form Settings” to setup email
confirmation
customize the
confirmation email
with prize info,
library hours etc.
setup email
notifications to alert staff to new
entries
you can include
as many email addresses as
needed
create a report
to compile and
sort your entries
create a report
to compile and
sort your entries
name your report
select your form
select “Datagrid”
to compile the
form information
select which
fields you want
included in the
report
sort your
information by
clicking on the
corresponding
heading
export your
report to Excel
select “Themes” to customize the
look of your
form
you can
customize a theme to match
your website
under the
“Forms” tab, select “Code” to share your form
use the URL if
you want to link to the form from
your website
copy the JavaScript code if
you want to embed the form
on your site
select “Add a Gadget”
select “HTML/JavaScript”
paste the code from Wufoo
paste the code from Wufoo
drag and drop this “Gadget” in
the desired location
drag and drop this “Gadget” in
the desired location
preview your
site with the
book review
form added
add a poll
www.polldaddy.com
create a poll
create a poll
add your titles,
using the green +
to add extra titles
select a closing
date for your poll
select “Media” to
add images,
i.e. book covers
select “Media” to
add images,
i.e. book covers
select one of the
ready-made
styles for your
poll
select
“Custom Style” to
design your own
copy the
JavaScript code for
your poll
select “Add a Gadget”
select “HTML/JavaScript”
paste the code from PollDaddy
paste the code from PollDaddy
if you don't name
your “Gadget” it
will appear as
“HTML/JavaScript”
preview your
site with the new
poll added
add a shoutbox
www.shoutmix.com
a “shoutbox”
allows users to
post comments
instantly
your Shoutbox ID
appears in the
URL for your
shoutbox
select
“Customize Size”
to adjust the width
and height
adjust the size to
fit your site
copy the
JavaScript code
for your shoutbox
select “Add a Gadget”
select “HTML/JavaScript”
paste the code from ShoutMix
paste the code from ShoutMix
drag and drop this “Gadget” in
the desired location
“anonymous”
can be so cruel
questions?