The articles below I chose for basic knowledge and familiarity with Web 2.0 and Library 2.0., issues with records and information management, Web 2.0 with teens, issues with folksonomies and planning implementation of technology. These are all interests of mine.
Bolan, K., Canada, M., and Cullin, R. (2007). Web, library and teen services 2.0. Young Adult Library Services, 5(2), 40-43.
An explanation of Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the logical progression to Teen Services 2.0. Teen Services 2.0 is based on listening to teens ideas, wants and needs when designing programming. Additional resources are provided
Curran, K., Murray, M., Norrby, D.S. and Christian, M. (2006). Involving the user through library 2.0. New Review of Information Networking, 12(1/2), 47-59.
An overview of Library 2.0 and Web 2.0 concepts. Defining what makes a website Web 2.0 and how utilizing these concepts will better serve our users.
Dearstyne, B.W. (2007). Blogs, mashups & wikis oh my!. Information Management Journal, 41(4), 24-33.
The article describes Web 2.0 and the challenges it presents for records and information management professionals. Blogs, mashups and wikis are important in allowing for collaboration and pooling of information between people. However, this requires management issues such as who is the custodian of information, how to manage the volume of information, how much to make public and security issues.
Funk, M.E. (2009). Testing the web 2.0 waters. American Libraries, 40(1/2), 48-51.
Recent article guiding librarians unfamiliar with Web 2.0 features to basic useful ones and providing definitions of these features. LinkedIn for networking, social bookmarking, RSS feeds and Flickr are suggested.
Kern, K. and Stephens, M. (2008).Taming technolust: Ten steps for planning in a 2.0 World. Reference & User Services Quarterly, 47(4), 314-317.
Incorporation of technology within the library requires planning, evaluation, experimentation and not overthinking. The authors present ten suggestions on how to implement new technology.
Loertscher, D. (2008). What works with the google generation. Teacher Librarian, 35(4), 42-42.
Information behavior of the Google Generation was studied to find what works to aid teachers and librarians. Recommendations are listed in bullet format.
Secker, J. and Price, G. (2007). Libraries, social software and distance learners: Blog it, tag it, share it!. New Review of Information Networking, 13(1), 39-52.
A paper describing a project to determine how Web 2.0 technology can help distance learners use the library. Literature reviews examining social software and library usage, supporting distance learners and libraries as social spaces were completed. Case studies have begun to study the use of social bookmarking for sharing, social software and online reading lists, blogging in the library community, use of social networking sites and podcasting for information literacy support.
Stephens, M. (2006). Exploring web 2.0 and libraries. Library Technology Reports, 42(4), 8-14.
Early article defining Web 2.0, contrasted with Web 1.0 and explains what that means for the user. The author discusses how libraries can harness the 2.0 technology for their users and the role of the next generation librarian - librarian 2.0. A glossary of selected terms and resources are provided.
Stephens, M. (2007). Technology trends for a 2.0 world. Library Technology Reports, 43(5), 32-44.
Technology trends based on the author’s blog post “Ten Techie Things for Librarians” are explained within the realm of libraries. Suggested applications of these trends within libraries are given for each ten things. An additional resource list is provided.
Stock, W.G. (2007). Folksonomies and science communication: A mash-up of professional science databases and web 2.0 services. Information Services & Use, 27(3), 97-103.
Adoption of folksonomies can complete scientific indexing by allowing scientists to tag documents based on common terms specific to each specialty and/or geography. The author discusses the pros and cons to using folksonomies and still encourages their use coupled with ‘old’ science databases.
Wednesday
Thing 21: Other Social Networks
I was trying to find out any news on the accreditation at St Kate's and somehow landed on a blog which referenced 101 in 1001. I couldn't resist following that link. It took me to Day Zero. A site to set specific not vague goals to complete in 1001 days. I am very excited about this and can hardly wait to start my own list.
From that site, I went to zenhabits for this post on 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life. Great questions!
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
4. What am I doing to help others?
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
Back to St Kate's, still no news. They are meeting with the accreditation board in April. I may begin looking at online programs since I won't be moving for school. I have heard Drexel and U of Washington have great programs.
From that site, I went to zenhabits for this post on 6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get the Most Out of Life. Great questions!
1. Who do I love, and what am I doing about it?
2. Am I pursuing my dream, or is fear stopping me?
3. Am I doing something that matters?
4. What am I doing to help others?
5. Am I as good a person as I want to be?
6. What am I doing to live life with passion, health and energy?
Back to St Kate's, still no news. They are meeting with the accreditation board in April. I may begin looking at online programs since I won't be moving for school. I have heard Drexel and U of Washington have great programs.
Thing 23: Final Thoughts
I enjoyed this process of learning about Web 2.0 applications applied to libraries. I appreciated that someone else did the research on each Thing so I didn't have to try and find it on my own. I imagined that was really helpful for those librarians that are not techies. I don't see any changes need to be made to the first 23 Things. I see that another round of 23 More Things that I look forward to exploring. I do love continuing education!
One word to describe my experience: exploration.
I haven't resolved my concern that we may be playing catch up to a group that has already moved on to something else. I do think offering it as an online experience will catch librarians up faster to that elusive young adult group faster than a college course devoted to it!
I found this article in Newsweek that articulates what I am thinking so much better than I could say about social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace.
Thing 23 content found here
One word to describe my experience: exploration.
I haven't resolved my concern that we may be playing catch up to a group that has already moved on to something else. I do think offering it as an online experience will catch librarians up faster to that elusive young adult group faster than a college course devoted to it!
I found this article in Newsweek that articulates what I am thinking so much better than I could say about social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace.
Thing 23 content found here
Thing 22: What Did I Learn Today?
I plan to maintain my blog and continue to use the tools I've discovered as well as learning about new tools and developments. I see potential uses in my current job for Web 2.0 features.
I have edited my bloglines account, adding a few of the blogs and sites suggested in this thing and removing some blogs that seem less interesting to me now. I now have 40 feeds - seems too many! Choosing RSS feeds is similar to what librarians do everyday - select materials based on their audience and collection development policy and the choose what the librarian believes to be the best and representative of diverse viewpoints.
Other tools I will use are Del.icio.us for keeping track of websites and materials, tagging, podcasts, wikis, Flickr. I will enjoy playing with the image generators.
I also plan on keeping my blog I Just Finished Reading active so that I can track what I read.
Thing 22 content found here
I have edited my bloglines account, adding a few of the blogs and sites suggested in this thing and removing some blogs that seem less interesting to me now. I now have 40 feeds - seems too many! Choosing RSS feeds is similar to what librarians do everyday - select materials based on their audience and collection development policy and the choose what the librarian believes to be the best and representative of diverse viewpoints.
Other tools I will use are Del.icio.us for keeping track of websites and materials, tagging, podcasts, wikis, Flickr. I will enjoy playing with the image generators.
I also plan on keeping my blog I Just Finished Reading active so that I can track what I read.
Thing 22 content found here
Thing 21: Beyond MySpace Other Social Networks
So many social networking places and so little time to check them all out!Gather: I think this would be useful for specific interests. I found a group interested in Macro Nature Photos, which sounded intriguing.
Ning: I looked at the 23 Things Ning and explored some other pages, like James Patterson's. All I can say is Wow it takes time to manage! I may play with this more later.
WebJunction: This seems the most useful place for a librarian. There are some valuable classes and tools there.
Yelp: I liked this! Minneapolis is it's own section and I found reviews, event, etc.
Group Recipes: I have bookmarked this for later. This is useful to me because I like to find new recipes and would be willing to post some of my own.
Goodreads: I recently joined this but haven't done anything for my own space. I have explored it and believe it will be useful when I am done with this contract and have free time again.
43 Things: I joined this about 1 year ago and haven't been back much since. This is representative of my experience with Web 2.0. I think everything is a great idea but then I am working 50 hour weeks and I can't stand the idea of sitting on a computer when I get home! However, I am going to try and keep 43 Things closer to the front of my mind and maybe use it for shorter goals.
I do think libraries need to be aware of all these options so that they have a presence. It is always useful to spend time learning what other people/generations/countries are doing because that may spark an idea for your purposes.
Thing 21 content found here
Thing 20: Libraries and Social Networks
Well, I did it signed on to Facebook. I kept my account for 3 months to give myself time to explore the whole social networking phenomenon. Some people found me and to be honest I would have gotten by not ever reconnecting with them. I joined a few social groups just to test things out. I feel comfortable in my original position that I have no interest in going further. I would much rather be talking in person to someone or being outside or reading a book.
I thought I read recently that "old" people are taking over Facebook so that it is now uncool to be on Facebook?
Only one other person from my high school had signed up on Facebook. However, there were a number of people from two classes behind. I wonder if that is a generational thing?
I chose Facebook because I find MySpace to be geared towards young adults. It is full of ads and widgets and loads slowly. How long before Facebook is littered with ads? I liked the library sites we were directed to view, especially where authors could leave comments.
Thing 20 content found here
I thought I read recently that "old" people are taking over Facebook so that it is now uncool to be on Facebook?
Only one other person from my high school had signed up on Facebook. However, there were a number of people from two classes behind. I wonder if that is a generational thing?
I chose Facebook because I find MySpace to be geared towards young adults. It is full of ads and widgets and loads slowly. How long before Facebook is littered with ads? I liked the library sites we were directed to view, especially where authors could leave comments.
Thing 20 content found here
Thing 19: Podcasts
I like the idea of podcasts because it is good to offer information in alternative formats. We tend to offer information in print/written forms. This has the potential to marginalize people who learn better from hearing content. I would be interested incorporating audio in my current job with Student Services. I am not sure if podcasts is the way to go - maybe video and audio combined.
I viewed the podcasts on iTunes. I subscribed to the NPR Books Podcast, NPR Science Friday Podcast and the MPR: 89.3 The Current Musicheads. Of course, I have run out of time to listen to these broadcasts! Pesky job.
Thing 19 content found here
I viewed the podcasts on iTunes. I subscribed to the NPR Books Podcast, NPR Science Friday Podcast and the MPR: 89.3 The Current Musicheads. Of course, I have run out of time to listen to these broadcasts! Pesky job.
Thing 19 content found here
Thing 18: YouTube and Other Online Videos
YouTube contains an amazing number of videos. I have used YouTube videos in my presentations for school and work. I also like the crazy cat videos - playing pianos, attacking inanimate objects, etc. I didn't know I liked watching dominos fall until I landed on the YouTube!
I have not explored GoogleVideo but recently heard I could find complete movies on there for free. I like the word free so I spent some time checking it out. I found the home page generic and the search feature requires you to have an idea of what you are looking to find. Browsing is not easy.
Thing 18 content can be found here
I have not explored GoogleVideo but recently heard I could find complete movies on there for free. I like the word free so I spent some time checking it out. I found the home page generic and the search feature requires you to have an idea of what you are looking to find. Browsing is not easy.
Thing 18 content can be found here
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