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

Hey everyone,

I know that due to some technical difficulties that you didn't really get to get a good look at our blog so I'm posting the URL here.  We worked hard on it and I'm proud of it.  It was interesting to create something for an actual library with a need for a blog.

http://csudharchives.blogspot.com/

I really enjoyed seeing what the other groups came up with, wow!!

Amber

Last Reflections

1. How has your view of social software changed since starting the course?

I do not know if my view of social software has changed. However, I have gotten a lot of new insight into these programs and I am now starting to use them. I now have a Facebook page, and I did not have that before this class. Delicious is an awesome tool as well.

Notify.me

This is a neat looking software that allows you to sorts and sends your RSS feeds by subject in whatever manner you want. You can get the latest Iphone news txted right to your phone. It even alerts you through instant messaging client.

This is a great little service could be very useful if you find that all the rss posts are starting to pile up. This at least allows you to organize in a manner you wish.

Yes we do. In today’s world you need policies because there are people out there who will do the wrong thing. I am sorry, but it true. It only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch and when it does, who gets in trouble.

Take in point this case.

I came across this blog about RSS feeds.  I was strangly excited about the RSS icons that resemble glasses of beer.  Creating icons that clearly use the orange RSS look with your site's subject seems to be a great idea.  A little Photoshop and I could make a bookRSS icon.  I thought this was a neet idea.

Libraries need policies than govern the use of social software.  Blogs, wikis, and RSS feeds can all be abused and used inappropriatly.  I work in corporate settings and you would be amazed what grown adults do when they think noone is watching.  Even with clear rules people choose to abuse the resources they have been given.  For example, if there are no guidlines for what people can build during work hours ro what type of language or tones to use, what type of recourse woulda library have if a staff member used foul language on a post.  Rules provide boundires and everyone should know the

Google Mobile App for iPhone now with Voice Search and My Location

How can libraries build community using the tools from this week?

I thought that the Westmont Public Library’s Flickr photostream was excellent.  It contained photos of their remodeling, so community members can track the progress to their renovations.  It had photos from community cultural events hosted at the library.  This makes the library look welcoming and engaged in the community.
 

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.