This document discusses practical uses of Web 2.0 tools in libraries and organizations. It emphasizes that Web 2.0 is about adopting a mindset of user activity and freeing up time rather than just using specific tools. It provides examples of how libraries can use blogs, Flickr, Delicious, RSS, wikis, Google Docs, Twitter, and other tools to communicate, share resources, and engage users. The document concludes that libraries should blend different Web 2.0 tools together and take control of their online presence rather than remaining loyal to any single tool.
The document discusses emerging technologies like cloud computing, blogging, Flickr, social networking, podcasts, and Delicious. It notes that cloud computing allows access from any device and internet connection, blogging allows personalization and sharing of ideas, and Flickr allows sharing and organizing of pictures and videos with others. However, it says that social networking can be time consuming and filled with ads, podcasts may lack depth and be hard to follow, and Delicious is too similar to Facebook and not very user friendly.
Google Apps is a collection of communication and collaboration applications provided by Google including Docs, Calendar, Gmail, Contacts, Chat, Sites, and Video. The Education Edition provides these applications for free to students and teachers. It allows sharing of documents, websites, and calendars within a school domain. Successful implementation requires leadership, support, reliability, and developing a vision for how the tools can enhance communication, creativity, and collaboration beyond just being technology tools.
NCompass Live - May 9,2018
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/NCompassLive/
Amanda Sweet, Technology Innovation Librarian at the Nebraska Library Commission, will share highlights from the recent Computers in Libraries 2018 conference, held April 17-19 in Arlington, VA.
You probably noticed this, but there is a lot of new tech out there. I want to hear what your library wants. I can help you make it happen. But it is hard to ask for something if you don’t know it exists. This is where the Computers in Libraries 2018 Conference comes in handy.
At this conference I was bombarded by eager developers hoping for a chance. There were countless presenters who put hours of blood, sweat and tears into testing and implementing their own passion projects. There were robots, geospatial based apps, and talk of makerspaces around the world. It was glorious! But the conference was three days long. We have an hour. So I will focus on things I may soon be testing out here at the Nebraska Library Commission. If all goes well, it will spread throughout the state. If you hear about something your library has already done I would love to hear from you!
So settle in for a wild ride. Let’s talk about Future Ready Librarians and makerspaces transcending into the next stage of evolution. Tech just got real.
This document discusses using Web 2.0 tools in an educational environment. It begins by comparing Web 1.0 and Web 2.0, noting that Web 2.0 encourages sharing, user-generated content, and mobile access over desktop applications. The document then provides many examples of how schools and libraries can use Web 2.0 tools, including blogs, wikis, social networking, photo sharing, and more. It acknowledges challenges but emphasizes that websites should be flexible and encourage collaboration.
The Special Projects Library Action Team (SPLAT) helps all of Idaho's libraries by collaborating and sharing innovations, trends and ideas. Learn more about SPLAT's benefits and how to start your own team of innovative representatives.
The document discusses using social media, specifically wikis, in a law firm library environment. It explains that wikis can be used as a test bed for concepts before investing in more robust tools. Wikis allow information to be shared, staff to collaborate, and ideas to be generated and fleshed out. However, best practices for wikis include establishing rules for data entry, clear expectations for contributions, and more rules with more contributors. The presentation provides examples of using wikis and Google Docs together and concludes with contact information for the author.
This is a workbook produced a little over a year ago for a low-tech workshop explaining the basics of social web tools. Was viewed in conjunction with "The Machine is Us/ing Us"
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Using Web 2.0 tools in the library
1. Practical uses for Web 2.0 in
your organisation
Phil Bradley, Freelance Librarian and
Internet Consultant.
http://www.philb.com
2. Libraries and Web 2.0
• It’s not about the tools
• It’s about the mindset
• It’s about the activity
• It’s about freeing up time
• It’s about taking control
3. So!
• What is it that libraries and librarians do
again?
58. And then...
• Blend it all together
• Web sites are now of different importance
• Everything should link to everything else
60. In summary
• ITANTTS
– (It’s the activity, not the tool, stupid!)
• If a tool only does one thing, drop it
• Forget loyalty
• Try it and see what happens; understand what
you want to achieve
• Combine and blend
• Take control!
61. Thanks to:
• http://uklibraryblogs.pbworks.com/
• http://www.flickr.com/photos/plymouthlibraries/3638349056/
• http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Se2CEhZjQyo/SZ60IsJ9HmI/AAAAAAAAAeY/1ExtNzF_Pec/s1600-h/librarian%5B1%5D.jpg (For
the ask a librarian cartoon)
• http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/teachersweb20