Wikis

I really like wikis. As I took a look at some of the examples that were in the exercise, I realized that this was something that I could see as useful to me. The sites that provides information, such as job searches, reader's advisory, programming, selling your library were very interesting to look at and provides timely information to consider. I really think it is a good way to manage subjects that are continually changing. One item I was reading was talking about the intranet being set up as a wiki. Another had procedures manuals in a wiki format so that changes could be easily changed (but not by just anyone). I am not so sure that I think that some things are good canidates for constant change by just anyone. But on the whole I can see that this is a good thing.

Library 2.0

I am getting old and set in my ways, but even I see that libraries will have to change their ways to keep up with the changing technologies and the way that today's information is being accessed and used. No longer do we head to the library to look up information in the encyclopedia, but are more apt to get on the internet to do research. You are more apt to see a reference book being replaced with a database or online sources. It is obvious that libraries will have to move away from the traditional way of the past and change to the needs of the future users. It will take a balance however, to meet the needs of all the generations. There are still a lot of users who just want a good old book, not electronic book. It seems that it will take carefully planning to move ahead to make the library a place where everyone's needs are met.

It has been awhile

It seems like forever since I have had time to look at Library 2.0. I must admit
I have considered just letting the rest go, as this just seems so "not me". I have decided to
keep on keeping on, and try to make it through. I must admit that Technorati is just something that I can't get. I suppose if I was really into blogging and following blogs I could see the point.
Again, there seems to be a gap between what I use and what is up and coming. Oh I hate to admit that I am getting to the point in my life that I just can't get on board with the "now" thing.

Delicious was fun to look at. I spent some time looking at some of the sites that are on the SCLD practice account. Actually I followed one to a website that had a 8 minute podcast on the subject. It was interesting to hear a more extensive description of how to use this site. Again, it doesn't seem to be anything that I would use, but I could see that it worked well for the person who did the podcast.

Well I am going to Rollyo right to the next task. I have tried to get going on this and
I even think I have something on there, but I can't seem to get it right. I guess part of the
problem is that I don't see this as anything particularly helpful to me. I don't access much in
the way of websites so what's the point ( at least for me). I do see how it could be helpful to
those that go to a bunch of different sites on a regular basis. So I am moving on to bigger and
better things.

I just spent some more time looking around library thing. I really like the section where librarian post questions etc. I can now see that this tool would be useful to gather information and suggestions from others in the field. Most of the posts that I saw asked questions and the replies were thoughtful and helpful. I guess this shows that if you keep looking you can find that some of this new technology is wonderful for networking with others.

Another task finished. Making the library thing account was just too easy. I am not sure why I would need it, but for someone doing tons of reading and reader's advisory it probably is a helpful and fun tool. I will spend some more time with it and perhaps I will discover why this
is so great.