Fun with Free Stuff

Who doesn't love free? Who doesn't love free services that help you manage work and time? Erin the Librarian recommends the following (FREE!) apps that can save a ton of time:

• Dropbox - sync files/folders between computers or online (no more swapping your thumb drive between work and home)
  
• Google Sites - create collaboration spaces that are public or private; project or resource management
  
• Zotero - Firefox extension that helps organize and cite resources
• BibMe - search for books or journals, create bibliographies in virtually any format (APA, MLA, etc.). Save them online or as RTF to your computer
• DimDim - online presentation/meeting space with co-browsing, shared whiteboard, conference calling, etc., all within your browser
  
• Twiddla - online meeting space, with conference calling and shared whiteboard, all within your browser
  
• SlideRocket - create and publish online presentations
• TokBox - video chat and video mail
• LovelyCharts - create org. charts, mind maps, floor plans, etc. Save them online, or export them as image files
• Remember the Milk - create online to-do lists, manage deadlines

Oh, there are lots more, but this should get you started. Stuck on how to use one (or some) of these? Contact Erin the Librarian at Pacifica, and she'll help you out (for FREE!) ;)