What will I learn?
1. Take a brief and fun look at some of the many other 2.0 technologies that are out there
2. Dream about future uses …
Look at these
Libraries have often been on the cutting edge of introducing new technologies - change is essential if we are to continue to provide information for the modern student in the format, time and place that they need and expect it.
For a quick tour of the adaption of new 2.0 innovations in the library world, check this: SirsiDynixInstitute
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/archive.php‘Virtual Reference Services’ in libraries - The LIS Wiki lists hundreds of libraries world-wide which now provide ‘virtual’ reference services - should your library consider this type of service? What are the advantages/disadvantages? Would students or faculty use this type of service?
http://liswiki.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_providing_virtual_reference_servicesBooks published with an accompanying wiki - “Library 2.0: Initiatives in Academic Libraries” is a new book in ZU libraries, but it has also been issued with a companion Wiki site to keep more up-to-date. You can subscribe to an RSS feed from the Wiki to see new info arriving on the wiki/book. Is this the future of the publishing industry?
http://acrl.ala.org/L2Initiatives/index.php?title=Main_PageHigher Colleges of Technology in the UAE have a presence in Second Life. Should we be where our users are, or are libraries unwanted where teenagers play?
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What else can we share?
This is just the start …
Have you explored other 2.0 technologies such as virtual worlds (Second Life) , free web conferencing, cooliris which transforms your browser into a full-screen 3D experience for enjoying online media (http://www.cooliris.com/); twittories (twittories.com) twittories in libraries (Library Stuff) , top ten twittering librarians!! (http://librariansmatter.com/blog/2008/07/01/top-ten-twittering-librarians/), or twittories for short collaborative writing (PBS Learning Now), in mobile technology PDAs, hand-helds and mobile technologies in libraries ……
What do I have to do?
- Share something new that you have found or used among the mass of Web 2.0 technologies applicable in libraries. Post your finds or experiences below, with web links if you can.
- Think about (and share any ideas you have) for “where to from here?” How can we keep ourselves up-to-date? Reflect on where we are now, and how we need to embrace change…
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