#15 Library 2.0 & web 2.0

I am currently studying to become a librarian and recently went on a study tour of a number of libraries in Melbourne. I found it really interesting. It opened my eyes up to the range of library work available as well as the diversity in library services. The whole idea of web 2.0 and library 2.0 came up during these tours particularly at the State library which is working on the provision of the latest in technology, especially for children.

I therefore related to the article away from the icebergs because some of the points he mentioned struck a chord with me. The first was the concept of keeping and storing items just for the sake of it as at CAVAL and the state library. I am not a hoarder and like to get rid of things that are not needed anymore. I know this is dangerous and prehaps not good library policy but I tend to agree with the author that we may no longer have to collect everything "just in case". I also agree that library services need to be easy to use and logical so that patrons can access them without needing assistance. I also agreed with the last point that we need to intergrate library services into society so that they are still seen as relevant, which they are.

#14 Technorati

I don't think technorate is a web 2.0 feature I would use as I am not really interested in reading peoples blogs. We have enough information to take in, how do people keep up with it all and spend hours on their computers looking at blogs as well. Clearly other people love them though as shown when you go into popular blogs, thousands of people have their favourites.

#13 Del.icio.us

I liked del.icio.us and can see that it would be useful for research etc, however I am a bit short for time and have not had a really good play with it.

#12 Rollyo

I quite liked Rollyo. I can see that it could be really useful for research not only at home but in the work context as well. I set up search rolls for news, recipes and parenting. The link to my page is http://www.rollyo.com/index.html.

#11 Library Thing

I found library thing easy to use and added five of my favourite childrens books to my library. I don't think this is something I would use at home because I do not buy a lot of books - I work in a library!!! Anyway the link is http://www.librarything.com/catalog/cazza67.

#10 picture

#10 - image generator

I created a picture using image generator but can not get it to copy into my blog. I took a road sign and wrote "It's a long road but I am getting there!". I am not sure how to link it, but I did make it.

Frustrated!!!