RSS Feeds

It has been a long time since I have posted to this blog. I am trying to catch up on my Library 2.0 lessons. I actually have been using RSS feeds for a while now, but neglected to post about them. I found that it really saves me checking every day for new information in some of my more obscure genealogical searches. Also, I have enjoyed following current news stories of interest. I can see that a library could set up their own blog to be accessed by patrons through an RSS feed, notifying them of timely new information. I can also see RSS feeds being very useful to help a patron discover items very quickly regarding a subject they are researching. Well, it's on to the next lesson!

FLICKR

I love Flickr! It took me a while to figure out how to use the technology, but I think I will use it to post photos for family to see. I think it enhances the look of the blog page and makes it more interesting.

Cactus and rimrocks, Montana

Cactus and rimrocks, Montana
Originally uploaded by terpenstra

Cactus blooms along Black Otter Trail, Billings, Montana

Facebook

Facebook is a lot of fun. I haven't posted a picture yet, but may choose one that is a premade one. At first it was not clear to me how this tool could apply to a library situation. After discussions at our brownbag lunch, it was brought up that this is a networking tool that students are already using. I can see that this may be a way for a library to improve its outreach.

social networking

I never thought of a library or a business having its own blog. I especially got a kick out of reading the age and gender columns for the various institutions (treating them as though they were a person). It does seem that this might be a way of reaching the younger generations. I also enjoyed viewing the video on Ball State's blog about your career as a librarian.

Thoughts on Web 2.0

I feel the major message of the video regarding Web 2.0 is that the way in which we have traditionally viewed and used the internet is changing. Web 2.0 is hard to describe because I get the idea that it is a fluid thing that can change according to the need or desire. A combination of words and multimedia can be used to generate interest and express thoughts. I think that Library 2.0 would be a way to reach and help library patrons in a new and easily accessible way.