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

Today, many organizations including libraries are attempting to implement Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs. Libraries hope that it can help them update their image from old or outdated to technologically savvy. Blogs are seen as a way to attract patrons who can utilize library services and visit the library’s physical space. All these are possible and can lead to success, if blogs are used the righ

Libraries should strongly consider blogs to take advantage of this powerful tool.  As the lecture this week explaines, it is a wonderful way to get feedback, show the public that their opinions are valued, and keep people up to date with evenI think two big things libraries need to consider when they blog are negative comments and regular postings.  Libraries should be prepared to take the constructive feedback and show the public that they act on it.  I support modifying foul language, but beyond that, let it rip.

Who Uses AOL and Why?

I learned that while everyone can easily start a blog through various free services, not everyone can have a successful blog. There are a lot of considerations before starting one and our lecture, guest speakers and readings this week discussed many them. I liked the following tips the most: