Web According to Google #88: Wave, Buzz and Mobile

(1)I don't currently use an online collaboration tool but I like the idea of Google Wave. Being able to share the info live while conversing and adding individual input on the document would definitely have advantages -you know, strike while the iron is hot and enjoy faster resolution on your project with spontaneous give and take.
(2)I've been considering upgrading my current phone and Google Buzz is definitely giving me a push. I like the idea of sharing videos and photos with my family.

Web According to Google #87: Google Reader

(1)I don't currently use a feed reader. Google Reader, as with most Google products, seems very user friendly and offers lots of options- I just don't feel the need to be constantly "connected".
(2)I subscribed through our website-have to admit I've never noticed that icon before. Even though I don't see myself using this on a regular basis, I think it is worthwhile learning to navigate.

Web According to Google #86:Calendars & Documents

(1)I liked trying out Google Calendar-easy to edit and toggle the different formats (day, week, month). I'll probably continue with my current system of using a dayminder calendar- don't always have internet access at this point. Google Calendar is definitely helpful to coworkers- able to access schedules to verify and also plan appointments around work times. In a personal application, this type of schedule might be helpful for families to avoid scheduling conflicts and stay on top of family member's activities.
(2)I think using Google Docs in addition to our office desktop would definitely be useful- accessibility to the files anywhere/ anytime with internet would be nice- ability to share the documents is also practical.

Web According to Google#85: Resistance is Futile

(1)I definitely use Google search on a regular basis. I think this is probably due to habit and also familiarity with the product. Recently, while Google was unavailable to me, I dabbled with some other search engines and found them to be very useful,too. I very much like using our Google calendar for work schedules- easy access and updates/ less paper wasted. Even though others are out there, I see myself coming back to Google for it's rich variety-maps, books, calendars, gmail and more.../ and for the most part accurate and updated (still have memories of the phone# mix-up between our library branch and the Harris Co jail).
(2)I checked out a few of the Google Labs and was most interested in YouTube Test Tube/Caption Tube-the diagrams and text were pretty thorough and I liked the opportunity of giving feedback.
(3)This was my first time to try Google Books and I liked it. I checked out a couple of previews- one book I had already read and another new title/ suggestions from other readers were helpful. I also previewed a magazine but was a little disappointed to find the ads were not skipped over to show more articles-very true to the text. I think Google Books might be very helpful to a library customer who is not sure about a particular item and would like a brief glance at the material.