Library 2.0

Library 2.0 is such a good way to access and share information. Users lead the way in which they want to use the technology that is available. Looking to the future it will be advantagous to have metadata files and make unlimited information available from one search. "One stop shopping" as they say.

Although extremely helpful and accurate sometimes its almost like information overload. But then you can limit and select only the information you want to use.

Where will the next generation Web take libraries? Directly to the user as they can have most access from anywhere. Viewing and holding an original materials will still require travel.

Wikis

I was first introduced to the "Wiki" term in a meeting with Chad Boeninger in 2005. I have worked a little bit with the FILM WIKI but I have not added to it for so long I have forgotten. In using these Wikis for instruction, learning and personal interest I think they are a very good way to keep up-to -date on subjects. The BIZ WIKI is great for the business students or others using it as a reference tool. I thought the Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki was interesting as well. Its a great way to share resources.

I also added my blog to the Favorite Blog page!

Del. icio .us

I searched from the examples and then searched on my own. This would be very useful for reseach, personal references, and sharing with friend. It is helpful to know that once an account is set up you can access it from a computer anywhere. Using tags that you create is helpful too, because I sometimes cannot think of a formal catagory, so I guess in some way you can use your own slang as tags.

Rollyo

I too had some trouble getting started with rollyo, but I played around and used the help session with it until I figured out. I'm not sure I would use it much, but it is nice to know it is there.

My Creation

My creation, originally uploaded by ahhagrasshopper.

This was fun using my own picture and the FD flickr toys. If one had a creative streak there could be no end to the fun.

RSS and Finding Feeds

I understand the usefulness of having all informative feeds available from one click. I like seeing the time and date of the latest updates. I agree with other Alden Bloggers that finding feds can be time consuming, therefore the suggested sites made it easier, especially for local news. I will probably use what I have learned from this exercise in my day to day work. I looked at Blogglines and Google reader, and decided to use Google Reader, I found it easy to navigate and I already had a Google account so that made it easier.

Using Flickr and making the card was not as easy as first thought. I played around with it until I came up with something, then I backtracked to figure out how I got there. Play- play - play.