Technology Trends

Are voicemail, DVDs and laptops about to reach their sell-by date? Read more in this NZ Herald article.

Also as you would have noticed, the blog now features twitter updates. This article shows how to become a twit. Also, keep your eye out for an article on the latest Twitter superstar - Sockington the cat!

eLGAR Online Accounts - update

If/when you use an eLGAR Online Account, please do NOT change any account settings particularly Account Name.

This applies specifically to the eLGAR Google Account. The services in this account (Google Maps, Analytics) are used by other applications including library OPAC & website(s).

There was a case unearthed today about a Google Map not showing the name eLGAR Consortium, as it should.

So please do not change any account settings in any of the test accounts. If you require assistance or a preview of features, please contact the eLGAR Office.

eLGAR Test Accounts Online

To encourage exploration of current technologies and useful features, eLGAR has created 'test' accounts on Google, Yahoo(NZ), Microsoft. These can be used to access various features, as allowed by your Council PC settings.

The eLGAR Google account gives you access to Gmail, Google Analytics and all other free Google services including You Tube. In addition, it can also be used to access SurveyMonkey (survey creator), GoAnimate (online animation creator), LibraryThing (folksonomy) and most recently, Jing (video creator).

The eLGAR Microsoft account can be used to access Windows Live and MSDN forums.

The eLGAR Yahoo account, created recently, will allow you to access Flickr.

Please contact the eLGAR Programme Office if you require more information on these eLGAR user accounts.

Google Search Enhancements

Google which shortly launch enhancements to its search tool, including a "Wonder Wheel". For more information, read the NZ Herald article here.