Other blogs...

There are two other blog listings under my profile - one is "Comparing 3 Library Media Centers" which is rather self-explanatory. The other is "Crack the Code" which was created with one of my colleagues in the MLS program as part of a larger virtual reality game. We designed our part of the game to include factual information about Benjamin Franklin and his invention of the glass armonica. After much research, we decided to use my musical background as the basis for our clue. The musical encryption involved my composing a piece of music in the style of the 1800s and burying the answer to the puzzle (the first note of each measure). Virtual reality games are frequently becoming important tools for libraries to use to reach out to the community. Children are particularly excited about participating in these games. A virtual reality game would be a highly motivational tool for a summer reading program. Ben Franklin's "secret" can be found by cracking the code! A message is hidden in the music - yes, you will need to know the treble note names. Just remember, Every Good Boy Does Fine. Here's hoping you will, too:)