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I did a little research on inexpensive headsets that can be used for listening/talking in online meetings and workshops, and I have to eat my words a bit...
The $10 cost I mentioned at the last AAC meeting was for microphones only (then you'd have to listen using your computer's speakers). For a headset with microphone, it would cost between $30-40. Here is a possibility if you're in the market for one - the cost is quoted at $32.24 as of today. You may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere, but the Amazon page includes reviews, etc.
OWLS member libraries were each gifted a microphone to use with their computer's speakers and that kind of set up works just fine. Headsets are recommended for additional comfort, ease of use, and better sound quality.
FWIW!
Beth
The $10 cost I mentioned at the last AAC meeting was for microphones only (then you'd have to listen using your computer's speakers). For a headset with microphone, it would cost between $30-40. Here is a possibility if you're in the market for one - the cost is quoted at $32.24 as of today. You may be able to find it cheaper elsewhere, but the Amazon page includes reviews, etc.
OWLS member libraries were each gifted a microphone to use with their computer's speakers and that kind of set up works just fine. Headsets are recommended for additional comfort, ease of use, and better sound quality.
FWIW!
Beth
At the AAC meeting today, we mentioned how helpful it can be to subscribe to the OWLS blogs (and NFLS!) in an RSS reader in order not to miss any important updates. A few of us gathered during the lunch break so I could demo how to subscribe to our blogs, but it was chaotic to say the least. I thought I'd post a couple of links here for those who couldn't either hear or didn't have time at the moment to sit in.
RSS in Plain English is a fantastic video on YouTube that will teach you the basics about RSS and how to subscribe to blogs in a reader. I recommend Google Reader and Bloglines for RSS readers (though my preference is Google Reader). They are both pretty easy to use and set up.
If any OWLS libraries have questions about RSS and readers, please feel free to contact me. I'm not sure who NFLS folks should contact for help, but suspect Jamie could lend a hand.
FWIW!
Beth
RSS in Plain English is a fantastic video on YouTube that will teach you the basics about RSS and how to subscribe to blogs in a reader. I recommend Google Reader and Bloglines for RSS readers (though my preference is Google Reader). They are both pretty easy to use and set up.
If any OWLS libraries have questions about RSS and readers, please feel free to contact me. I'm not sure who NFLS folks should contact for help, but suspect Jamie could lend a hand.
FWIW!
Beth
