Beyond Method # 5

Tags to me is the best of all the Web 2.0. I liked it in the first time when it was introduced into the course in that it made cataloging so easy and enabled users to to search and new words could be added each time.
I really enjoyed Goodreads, LibraryThing, and Shelfari. I was lost and amazed at how much content was available for book selection and this definitely is a good reader's advisory tool.
I agree with article that LibraryThing, though it might be popular needs to do something about their website. Presentation is everything and cluttered as it looked was not inviting. Of the 3 I liked Shelfari.

Beyond Method # 4

The library has a lot to offer by way of services. It is obvious that some people would make use of employment opportunities if Libraries had links to jobs. Creating links to jobs sites is a definitely a plus

Method # 3 Where in the world?

Directions, directions!
I looked back and wonder how people did it with only maps.
Now google simplifies all this and it is one of the best things that happened. However it is not likely that referring to these maps will be a time tested thing as people move to their phones for real time turn by turn direction.
I tried creating a map but it was not that easy at first but when iIfinally was making headway I realized I had no need for this map so then I stopped.

Beyond Method #

Customization is really a good thing. Apart from the fact that you can make it your own there is a also the ability to change whenever. Content is fluid and as search there is the need to be flexible and innovative especially with homepages to attract traffic.
I like what Dublin City libraries did with their page It enabled them to put as much information on the webpage without it looking cluttered. It is impressive and a delight to view the page.

Dust off that Blog

The blog sure was dusty!! I never thought anyone would be interested in what I write since I do not consider myself a writer. I think I have ideas but it is hard for me to put it on paper which brings to mind one of my kids telling about an assignment at school where they had to write a poem. Ironically this kid set to write a poem about how he could not write one. Later the instructor felt it was a very good one so hopefully as I rant about my disability I would be able to turn it into something that would become readable and of interest to someone.
Glad I could come to this again.

Method 12

My experience with Web 2.0 has been very informative. It was such that all these words, chat, cloud computing, Flickr, tags and others were said and it had no meaning whatever to me. Now at least I know what they are and what I can use them for. They have so much application and benefit and these applications make it easier for people to communicate. Of all the applications those that I thought would be useful to the library are cloud computing, RSS, Flickr, YouTube, tagging, chat, wiki, and podcasting. Seven out of 11 is pretty good for web 2.0.

There is nothing like storage space when it comes to cloud computing, no disc, no restrictions and as long as you have a computer wherever you are your stored documents are accessible. Times were when to access a document you had to wait to either go to the office or retrieve it from a disc that you could not find. Even when you found the disc you got the message “word cannot open this document”. Being able to store documents and accessing them is a library concept. It can be used for library presentations and also easy sharing when it comes to updating wikis.

In the month that I have used RSS feed I finally found my internet browsing more productive. I have found lots of blogs that serve my interest and many topics that I would otherwise not have found by just going to my favorite web pages. In libraries there is a wealth of information that would be available to librarians when they RSS and which they can use to help patrons. I think the internet opens up better with RSS feeds.

The old cliché of a picture says a thousand words is what makes flickr very applicable in libraries. Displays would come alive in Flickr. Library tours can now be shared and events that were held can be published in photos to bring awareness and to promote other events. No need for catalogs or albums

If ever there was an easier way of classification without having to follow rules and regulations we have finally found it in Tagging. Simple everyday English that allows individuals find what they are searching for. The best part is everyone can add tags. Tagging therefore makes it rich and very current, there is no need for revised editions to accommodate changes in language usage.

Youtube and Podcasting provide another channel to present the library as a “living thing”. The possibilities for these are endless both for teaching and instruction. Everything from teaching about the library catalog to presenting a library tour can be made to come alive.

Social networking was not quite what I envisage for libraries. Most people want exciting things to do when they make friends and in doing research nobody finds the librarian that exciting. On the other hand a library presence in a very popular space does not hurt anything. It sure will create awareness and would probably draw someone's attention.

Web 2.0 was worth exploring I have new blogs to follow, I am using keyboard shortcuts to read my blogs and I am ready to try out new applications. I did my first chat at the reference desk and it was not intimidating.

Method 11

There is an endless possibility for podcasting in libraries. Library instruction can benefit greatly from podcasting. Even a library channel to promote library programs and to save those programs so patrons who miss them can download for later viewing or listening.

There seems to be little or no cost to libraries and as long as the service is available patrons would make use of it.