The availability of digital technology, as well as the increased capabilities of the web makes this an exciting time for libraries.
Video embedding could be used for numerous services and targetted at most sectors of the borrowing public.
We could include videos of story times and other events hosted by the library.
We could also include instructional videos on how to use self checkers, databases, catalogue, etc. It could be used to promote the library as a whole, and to inform patrons of all of our services.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Wicked Wikis
The technology of the wiki makes it a very useful tool for libraries and book clubs. The ability to edit another's work means the accuracy of the information can become strengthened after each new idea is added.
I also thought that its use as a social space for exchanging information is very significant in our community, and this could be applied to all different sectors of the library. Whether used as a bookclub type space, or as a community noticeboard, or even as a mode of communication between library staff and their patrons, the wiki offers seemingly endless possibilities.
I also thought that its use as a social space for exchanging information is very significant in our community, and this could be applied to all different sectors of the library. Whether used as a bookclub type space, or as a community noticeboard, or even as a mode of communication between library staff and their patrons, the wiki offers seemingly endless possibilities.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Finally, I know what RSS means!
This technology is interesting in the sense that it organises the information we choose to view it one convenient location.
This is promising for libraries because it could make it easier for borrowers to find the information they are after.
I'm concerned about the way these ideas are promoted with little or no mention of any negative social consequences or issues.
One issue I think important to raise is the online tracking of information.
Once the user has registered their details to google ( and many other web based services) they are often allowing a 'cookie' onto their computer. This cookie is a piece of software that tracks the movements of the user through the net. It records search terms entered, websites visited, etc, and then the companies who use this cookie then sell this personal information to other companies who tailor marketing strategies to us.
Where is this new sense of technological convenience really taking us?
This technology is interesting in the sense that it organises the information we choose to view it one convenient location.
This is promising for libraries because it could make it easier for borrowers to find the information they are after.
I'm concerned about the way these ideas are promoted with little or no mention of any negative social consequences or issues.
One issue I think important to raise is the online tracking of information.
Once the user has registered their details to google ( and many other web based services) they are often allowing a 'cookie' onto their computer. This cookie is a piece of software that tracks the movements of the user through the net. It records search terms entered, websites visited, etc, and then the companies who use this cookie then sell this personal information to other companies who tailor marketing strategies to us.
Where is this new sense of technological convenience really taking us?
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