Library 2.0 is an extension of Web 2.0. The user is involved in both the design and implementation of services.
The library needs to meet users in their space (online) not ours (library) - I like this thought as there is no denying the overwhelming popularity of the web as a way of connecting to others, finding information, entertainment etc.
The web is a shared network space used for work, research and social activity, it promotes interactivity and participation.
All things the traditional library has sought and seeks to do. There is still a place for the physical library and printed and av materials (recent GRLC survey makes this clear), but Web 2.0 is here now and being used extensively and libraries must adapt.
The article by Michael Stephens "Into a new world of librarianship" says librarians must look at "how services may be enhanced by the Read/Write web". I think this is important , we don't abandon the traditional services libraries offered but we must cater for all users and potential users and many of them are Web 2.0 officianados and over time their numbers will increase.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Technorati #14
Technorati is a search tool for blogs, you can tag blog posts with keywords and make them findable through a Technorati search.
Keyword search for Learning 2.0 in blog directory led to blog posts with 17,382 results. Within a particular blog you can do a further search by clicking on tagged keywords in the blog, this takes you to blogs which have that keyword tagged. This automatically leads you on to further related information which you may or may not wish to explore.
Popular blogs is what it says, blogs that are popular at the moment, listed in 2 categories by fans and by authority. There may be some overlap. The blogs are ranked eg Boing Boing is 6 out of 100 most popular blogs.
There can be a large variety of tags used in a blog so blogs you find from a tag search may or may not be closely related to the original blog. The larger the size of font used for the tags the more popular they are.
Searching the searches is interesting as some of them are quite topical, it tells you when the blog was posted but that doesn't reflect the currency of the information contained in the blog.
Technorati is a useful tool to make your blog accessible to others and to read and link with other bloggers.
Keyword search for Learning 2.0 in blog directory led to blog posts with 17,382 results. Within a particular blog you can do a further search by clicking on tagged keywords in the blog, this takes you to blogs which have that keyword tagged. This automatically leads you on to further related information which you may or may not wish to explore.
Popular blogs is what it says, blogs that are popular at the moment, listed in 2 categories by fans and by authority. There may be some overlap. The blogs are ranked eg Boing Boing is 6 out of 100 most popular blogs.
There can be a large variety of tags used in a blog so blogs you find from a tag search may or may not be closely related to the original blog. The larger the size of font used for the tags the more popular they are.
Searching the searches is interesting as some of them are quite topical, it tells you when the blog was posted but that doesn't reflect the currency of the information contained in the blog.
Technorati is a useful tool to make your blog accessible to others and to read and link with other bloggers.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Del.icio.us # 12
Del.icio.us allows you to bookmark a webpage and add tags to categorize your bookmarks. Tagging allows you to associate keywords with online content, you can create connections between data any way you want.
Del.icio.us would be useful to synchronize bookmarks on your home and work PCs.
After exploring the links under Discovery Resources I think it would be useful for discovering other websites that may be of interest to you. It is always interesting to read what other people think of a particular website and you can see (read) the social interactions taking place.
I came across a discussion on the font used for the word CHANGE in the Barack Obama election slogan "Change we can believe in" The font used is Gotham and this seemed to have impressed a lot of people!
Del.icio.us would be useful to synchronize bookmarks on your home and work PCs.
After exploring the links under Discovery Resources I think it would be useful for discovering other websites that may be of interest to you. It is always interesting to read what other people think of a particular website and you can see (read) the social interactions taking place.
I came across a discussion on the font used for the word CHANGE in the Barack Obama election slogan "Change we can believe in" The font used is Gotham and this seemed to have impressed a lot of people!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Rollyo #11
Rollyo is a handy site where you can create your own search tool for websites you use a lot, it is a search engine that provides you with results from a hand picked list of sites.
It would be useful for study, research, hobbies and general interest. It is a great time saver to be able to search your hand picked sites all at once.
I created a rollyo account and created a search roll for "weather in Darwin" which searches 3 sites I chose. Bureau of Meteorology, ABC & Weatherzone.
It would be useful for study, research, hobbies and general interest. It is a great time saver to be able to search your hand picked sites all at once.
I created a rollyo account and created a search roll for "weather in Darwin" which searches 3 sites I chose. Bureau of Meteorology, ABC & Weatherzone.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Library Thing
This is a widget of 5 books on my Library Thing account.
Library Thing is a great tool for connecting book lovers enabling you to share your thoughts on particular books, or just read other peoples reviews. I can see great potential for developing interesting relationships with fellow readers anywhere in the world.
Library Thing is for book lovers, libraries, authors, publishers etc. Individuals and small organizations can use it to catalogue their collections, libraries can integrate LibraryThing into their catalogue and thereby add reviews, recommendations etc.
This is one site I will be revisiting. ( when I published this post I was advised that the java script could not be published so no link available to my LibraryThing!)
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
# 10 Online image generator
Name in cuneiform
This is a large random collection of image generator sites where you can produce tailored images of many kinds. eg election buttons. Lots are just fun, some could be used for practical purposes.
Worth a look for ideas, lifelong learning and products.
This is a large random collection of image generator sites where you can produce tailored images of many kinds. eg election buttons. Lots are just fun, some could be used for practical purposes.
Worth a look for ideas, lifelong learning and products.
#7&8 RSS & Newsreaders
RSS feeds are an efficient way to keep up to date with the latest news in you areas of interest. Instead of trawling through web site and picking out the bits that interest you you can "subscribe" to RSS feeds (after you have loaded a feedreader) and have the latest news emailed to you.
A bloglines newsreader account enables you to view blogs and feeds on your areas of interest.
This would be useful if used selectively to receive the latest information and news as it happens. Or you could just wait and watch the evening news bulletin on the TV.
A bloglines newsreader account enables you to view blogs and feeds on your areas of interest.
This would be useful if used selectively to receive the latest information and news as it happens. Or you could just wait and watch the evening news bulletin on the TV.
#6 blog post - technology
The new technology thing this week is Learning 2.0!
I am familiar with the terms but have never explored what flickr, RSS feeds etc are, so lifelong learning is in practice.
I am familiar with the terms but have never explored what flickr, RSS feeds etc are, so lifelong learning is in practice.
flickr
Search Results
Currawongs are not a popular bird as thet prey on young birds and generally terrorize many small birds. This is compensated to some extent by their beautiful and varied song.
Flickr has great possibilities for online interaction and sharing of experiences with strangers and family and friends.
Currawongs are not a popular bird as thet prey on young birds and generally terrorize many small birds. This is compensated to some extent by their beautiful and varied song.
Flickr has great possibilities for online interaction and sharing of experiences with strangers and family and friends.
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