LIBR 246-12: Web 2.0 and Social Networking Tools (Fall 2008)

Last week, I discovered Stickam which is a video-chat/show website.  I actually found it because one of our lectures had mentioned twit.tv and Leo Laporte’s live internet show.  When I clicked on Leo’s live streaming, it directed me to Stickam.  This social networking site allows people to have live camera interaction with other people.  Leo Laporte has a show and he can interact live with his viewers who can post questions and comments.  He even has guests on his show.  I also looked at other rooms and found other people with their own live streaming videos.  I think this website can potentially help with reference services at libraries.  It would be nice for librarians to stream live from the reference desk and have people ask questions via the web cam or chat.  Maybe library events can also be broadcasted live so people who cannot attend the library can participate. Since I’m on the topic of live streaming, I want to share a show that my friend sent me—live streaming video of cute Shiba Inu Puppies!  I must warn you…it could be very addictive watching these puppies play and interact with each other.