Our website - Add stories, photos, announcements

The way I am trying to set this site up is a bit like a Wiki(which allows users to update the site with some oversight by an administrative team (Think Wikipedia)). Once you answer the invitation to join, you will be a coauthor of the site. This means that each and every one of you will be able to add photos, social announcements, links, etc. to the site within certain parameters.

For those who do not consider themselves technologically savvy, Blogger is for you. Below is a tutorial of the ways you can contribute, followed by some suggested guidelines.

How to add photos, blog posts, or interesting links

1. Click on the tools in the section you want to work on. (i.e. If you want to add photos, click on the screwdriver under photos)

2. When the dialogue box opens up you will usually see a list of links and then a space for you to add a new URL address (http://...) and a name for the link. Keep the names short (i.e. photos from Dedaelus 9/5/07)

3. Hit the Add link button (If you plan on adding many links) or Save Changes button.

4. You are done. You have updated the site. (Note these directions will work for photo albums only if you have uploaded your photos to somewhere on the web and have a URL.)





5. If you do not have a place to store photos online, you should consider opening an account in Picasa at http://picasaweb.google.com at which you will prompted to log in. If you do not have a Google account get one)

a. Once your account is created and you log in, click on the "+ New Album button".

b. In the Title box, write a simple but clear name and then hit Save Changes

c. On the next screen, click add photos and a new set of dialogue boxes will appear for you to upload the photos. Select the photos you want and press "Start Upload" button.

d. Once the upload is complete copy the address from the address bar and follow the instructions above about adding a link to the website.

If you want to write an announcement of an upcoming event

1. Click on the tools in the section called Upcoming Events

2. Type in the event remembering to include event title, time, place, and RSVP information.

3. Hit save changes and you are done.

Now for the Suggested Parameters

1. If you put a announcement of a social event up or an academic event, please try to remove it after the event has occured to reduce clutter. (the administrators will serve as backup)

2. Be clear in your announcements for who the events are most appropriate, RSVP date and maximum people that can be accomodated if applicable.

3. Though Letha will help us with privacy protection, be careful what you post since much that is posted on the Internet seems to take on a life of its own.

4. Use this site for items or events that you feel would be interesting to a large number of Mid careers. If there is something that might be most appropriate for 2-3 people it is probably better to send an email so the volume of information does not get overwhelming.

This is a start but a couple of us will get together shortly to improve the site design and functionality.

All the best,

David