Web2.0 in the library
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The document discusses the implications of Web 2.0 in libraries, highlighting the shift towards interactive and collaborative online tools such as wikis, blogs, and RSS. It emphasizes the importance of flexibility, user engagement, and sharing resources while encouraging librarians to embrace these technologies despite potential resistance. Overall, it suggests a transformative impact on how information is utilized and shared in library settings.
Web2.0 in the library
- 1. Web 2.0 in the library 3rd SLIC FE Conference Phil Bradley http://www.philb.com
- 2. The website Traditional Part of the local council/organization Run by the technical department Slow to update Not interactive Dull? Boring?
- 7. Advantages Flexibility No technical requirements Easy and quick to update Continuous updating Librarians can do it themselves But – no ‘owning’ data No management control
- 8. Bookmarking
- 11. Weblogs You have something to say – say it! Quick, easy, non technical Current Interactive A site in its own right
- 14. RSS Bringing information to the searcher We create our own webs of knowledge We can then push this information out
- 17. RSS and search
- 18. Re-use the data
- 19. Provide data in different ways Podcasts
- 22. Flickr
- 23. Communication “ Email is for old people” Go to where the conversations are taking place Knowledge is everywhere Space is becoming an information resource
- 24. Using… Plugoo Gabbly Chat Meebo rooms
- 27. Social networks MySpace, Facebook, Bebo, Hi5, Ravalry Discussions are taking place there, irrespective Utilise the resource!
- 30. Create and share search engines Easy and quick to make – 5 minutes or less No technical knowledge required Change them in seconds Collaborate with others Facilitate!
- 31. Using: Rollyo Google Custom Search Builder Eurekster swicki Yahoo Search builder
- 32. Combine everything! With RSS and other Web 2.0 resources anything can work with anything else Content can be changed and manipulated into different formats that you control Users can get involved Geography doesn’t matter Speed is easy It’s not technical!
- 33. Make Web 2.0 work for you Choose a newsreader like Google RSS reader or Bloglines Identify weblogs to read and follow using blog search engines like Technorati Create your own home or start page using Pageflakes , Netvibes or iGoogle
- 34. Create search engines for often searched subject areas Copy these into your home page app Create RSS feeds for your main areas of interest Share these resources with colleagues
- 35. Share content Allow access to start page tabs Put your content onto a wiki Place material onto content sharing sites such as Slideshare and Google docs
- 36. Involve others Communicate more widely with Instant Messaging or your own weblog or microblog Let them update and contribute to your content Let go of ownership and emphasis facilitation
- 37. And then… Start a library weblog? Create a Flickr group Podcast information
- 38. And then… Create del.icio.us or FURL accounts and share them Create a book reading club using LibraryThing, Amazon and a weblog Have a library tour on YouTube
- 39. Or even Create trading cards from Flickr photographs Create fun/interesting new posters Set up a Facebook, Bebo, MySpace account for the library
- 40. Expect… “ It can’t be done” “ We don’t have the resources” “ Bandwidth problems” “ Security issues” “ Write a proposal” “ Not your job” “ Not enough time”
- 41. AND…
- 42. Ignore it! Because Web 2 is changing: The way we use the web The way we use information The way we find information The way we do our jobs The way we interact with people The way that we look at everything
- 43. FOREVER
- 44. Thank you! Website: http://www.philb.com Weblog: http://www.philbradley.typepad.com Weblog (2): http://www.philbradley.typepad.com/i_want_to Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/philbradley Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/philbradley
- 45. And thanks to: All of the organisations mentioned in this presentation Material copyright of the appropriate owners