Mashing

I found this week's lesson...interesting. I have used numerous mashed sites in the past without knowing that there was an official name for this type of putting things together. The mapping site that I used (to find real estate in Tennessee) is of a type I have used before and find very helpful. On the other hand, in exploring the concept of (myself) putting applications together, I don't think that I am up to that kind of computer workout yet. Even the "easy" Go-Go Google Gadget library connection, although very practical and useful, seemed to need a bit more concentration and computer time than I have right now. I did think that the hooking of LibraryThing (one of my favorite sites) to the library was a possibility that patrons would appreciate.
Although at this time, I don't have time to explore this area more, it is one that I am going to keep in mind for the future. I wonder if perhaps using a map and time/place mashup for the bookmobile would be a helpful possibility. I personally like the visuality of maps.
All in all this was a helpful lesson particularly in giving some vocabulary to a concept I have already used. Thanks!