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mattmcguire's picture
Submitted by mattmcguire on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 12:44pm

There are several ways libraries can build communities using Flikr and vodcasts.  I think many of them revolve around participation of the patrons to create content and share or compete.  For example, I think it would be exciting to have young adults make short films or trailers about their favorite books.  They can also make their own book reviews or news stories about the community.

Photos can be shared about things that happen in the library.  There could be a contest where the best photo is voted on by patrons.  All of these ideas brings people together virtually and the library is the center of activity.  Classes on how to use these tools at the library can also help bring people together.

 

Asa side note:  I uploaded my vodcast about how to subscribe to RSS feeds using Google Reader, but failed to identify myslef on the recording- sorry!

 

Matt, what a great idea to

mciocia's picture
Submitted by mciocia on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 1:25pm.

Matt, what a great idea to offer classes on some Web2.0 applications! I think it could also be a way of bringing different generations together.

I think there is tremendous

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Submitted by meredithfarkas on Sun, 11/16/2008 - 12:15pm.

I think there is tremendous potential in remaking the image of the library as a center for creative technology production. It will engage patrons who never would have visited the library before. While in Iceland, I heard about a library in Finland that has technologies for podcasting, video creation, graphic design, etc. as well as technical support and classes. The largest group who use this library are males from 16 - 40 -- not exactly a group that traditionally uses the library in large numbers. I hope more libraries start considering this sort of model in the future.

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