New technologies : Web 2.0 : implications for libraries

Abstract

Many new web 2.0 tools are constantly appearing. Which of these tools should libraries be embracing, and which of these tools can be used effectively in a library environment? This presentation looks at the different types of web 2.0 technologies that can be used by libraries to engage clients, to market services, to train clients etc. Ideas are shared on how to implement these tools, and what works and what not. The following types of tools are touched on: Authoring tools: e.g. Blogs, Wikis, Twitter; Archiving/Marketing tools: e.g. Flickr; Slideshare, YouTube, Podcasts; Social Networking Tools: e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Academia.edu; Geolocation Tools: e.g. Google Earth; Alerting Tools: e.g. RSS Feeds; Gaming tools; and Digital Repositories