Web 2.0 Awards List

I like LibraryThing.

Technorati

What a great way to pull "everything" together and the keep yourself informed throughout the day. Will I use this? No. I don't spend that much time on the computer, especially after work.

Tagging, Folksonomy, Technorati

This looks great for people who spend a great deal of time on computers. For the rest of us, interesting, but not something I plan on using.

MySpace

It certainly does look easy with lots of help, codes, etc. and I certainly see lots of people (usually younger patrons) using library computers to checkout their "spaces." They are often frustrated with our 30 minute time limits. I choose not to create a profile.

Online Social Networking in VBPL

Sounds like a great way to put out announcements about programs, services, new books, etc. But who is going to do this work, keep it up-to-date, answer questions and messages? Will a "friends" level be set that if we don't reach this level, it's not worth it? Sounds good, but sounds like work for ____ who? We're already stretching ourselves on the desks. Will new staff be hired?

Posting to Staff Picks

It was very easy once I asked one of our resident experts (Matthew) how to "post." I didn't realize that "edit" meant "post." It was fun to read some of the other picks. I think some of our patrons would enjoy adding their favorites as well.

Wikis in Libraries

As long as someone is going to monitor a wiki, it seems that there are lots of uses for them in libraries.