John Blyberg weighs in on the L2 discussion with a post that blows my socks off! http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/ Just a snippet: L2 is actually happening I differ with those that believe L2 is all theory and no action. I’m seeing a number of libraries taking the initiative right now. There are not just gaming conferences, there are actual gaming programs. Individuals are not just talking about their plans to use IM for virtual reference–they’re doing it now. Coffee shops are opening up in libraries, policies are being rewritten, facilities are being built to reflect some of these changes. I don’t buy […]
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Thomas from Norway launches an English language blog: http://lib1point5.wordpress.com
From Abram’s HOT HOT HOT article “Web 2.0 – Huh?! Library 2.0, Librarian 2.0” that will hit tomorrow. (Link forthcoming) This list, however, speaks to me deeply. It pulls everything together that I have been thinking, writing and speaking about as well as what I’ve learned from librarians who truly recognize what user-centered service is all about. These are skills, POVs and attitudes we need to move forward. Librarian 2.0 is the guru of the information age. Librarian 2.0 strives to Understands the power of the Web 2.0 opportunities Learns the major tools of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 Combines […]
Click to load this flickr image from Thomas in Norway. http://www.flickr.com/photos/brevik/79309929/ He’s inviting comments and suggestions.
A special TTW Thank You to Luke Rosenberger! I was struggling with over 2400 lines of data for 3 questions that were befuddling me from my survey and Luke was able to distill it down with array formulas! Thanks Luke!
Chris Deweese shared the URL for his Lewis & Clark Library System “Weboratory” Blog, where he discusses some of the innovative projects he’s coding for his system. I wish every library consortium/system/state library could have a team of coders like Chris. Here’s an route map for deliveries in the LCLS done with the Google maps API. And how about TaBS? TaBS (TAgging, Bookmarking, Sharing) is a bookmarking tool for LCLS members. Using your CLeO account you can create a TaBS profile and then store your bookmarks in TaBS and access them anywhere you have an Internet connection.
Luke the Librarian has this to say at The Gordian Knot: To me, Library 2.0 is about crossing that same threshold — from the library as a one-way conversation to the “read-write library”. Luke pulls in the Cluetrain, conversations, the Read/Write web and does a darn fine job expressing his thinking on L2. Thanks Luke! Read more: http://www.gordian-knot.org/index.php/2006/01/06/two-point-oh/
http://stephenslighthouse.sirsi.com/archives/2006/01/social_software.html He asks some questions and ponders some answers: Key questions: 1. What are they doing right? 2. What can we learn from then? 3. What can we copy? 4. What are the best features, functions, etc. Hmmm. I’m no expert but the answers have to be somewhere in: – How they link people of like interests. – How they link people and content. – How the users define their own social networks and the purpose for them. – How one might manage this so that it doesn’t become ‘just dating’. – How they manage profiles. – How they manage […]
43 Folders is “Merlin Mann’s site about personal productivity, life hacks, and simple ways to make your life a little better.” And I am thouroughly enjoying his advice, viewpoint and take on “getting things done.” In fact, he has some excellent GTD resources. Please see http://www.43folders.com/2004/09/08/getting-started-with-getting-things-done/ for more. He also podcasts and recently got married!
http://www.sitepoint.com/print/blog-software-smackdown-review Just a pointer to a great overview of some blog software. If you are starting to plan for blogs at your library, this might be a good page to investigate.