Using RSS is a good way to receive content since it is "pushed" to you. It is a wonderful way to save time since you need not check websites for new content.
I added some public health RSS feeds (CDC, APHA) and a few other general library resources (Tame the Web, etc.)
Monday, February 11, 2008
Thing #2
I find that Library 2.0 is exciting for several reasons.
- Library 2.0 allows us in libraries to immerse ourselves in various new technologies and become aware of the importance of serving niche user markets. What may be a niche market right now may become the mainstream market later. Being familiar and becoming more proficient with these technologies will allow us to make that transition more smoothly and easily. Stephan Abram's comment about unintended consequences is right on the mark.
- Library 2.0 opens up the ability to create content in new and innovative ways. Moving to a multi-media arena instead of just being print-centric leads to the nurturing of the creative impulse in new packages.
- Library 2.0 allows real collaboration between a library and users to occur if we are willing to take some risks. I found that this collaborative enterprise to be the key in ensuring that libraries continue to provide data, information, and works of wisdom to users in the various ways that most resonate and bring meaning to users.
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