Q1. Create a blog post about your thoughts on any one of these?
Lib 2.0 is definitely a right step towards the future. I see no harm in trying to create or customise you own Lib 2.0. Libraries are being progressive and incorporating technology to enhance their services and user experience.
From Kelly Gardiner's SLV Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 presentation, i do see the similiarities between web and lib 2.0 both are trying to be more engaging with broad range of users rather than just be static information. With new changes of society's attitude or political stance or school curriculum or technology library gets shaped by influence over the years, but this Lib 2.0 is library taking a proactive stance to change and embody as much as it could to be more user
friendly and be sought after by users. Using the website and catalogue together library can achieve unlimited possibilities. This ties in with David Lee King 'Library 2.0 ripples' post, indeed it starts off with the library and ripples to other areas, by adding on top of library such as these other ways of accessing material, staff, services, features, short cuts, and some corporation would called 'value added services' on of top core services.
Q2. Library 2.0 - It's many things to many people. What does it mean to you?
To me if a library incorporates tagging as part of Lib 2.0 it would make subject searching a lot easier. To read other patron thoughts on fiction material is always fun and distracting. Last but not least a library blog showing events/changes coming up would be great, as it is archived by month and year then it should offer RSS feed for those who wants to know the latest news whether it be parents or elderly.
Q3. You may like to talk about the State Library of Victoria's vision for the future, and how you see web 2.0 being incorporated ito this?
I see web 2.0 idealogies used in SLV as their Lib 2.0. SLV caters to many various patrons, so if we can enhance user experience on our website they will be more incline to use our catalogues and databases more or perhaps visit us as well. A website is a like a front door to a building, it needs to be inviting and covers all standards eg. door bell, key hole, lock, and a handle. For a website it is layout, then where do i go next, what is there for me, and 'contact us' and 'site map'. lib 2.0 also gives users greater means to sort information they find on our website and accessing our collection. In addition, the OPAC catalogue record of where to order/collect books should have a link that would pop up a map educating users and cut out guess work.
#18 Lesson:
Q1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
My favourite discoveries would be Zoho wiki and http://www.seomoz.org/ web 2.0 awards. There is heaps of other mash up web applications to check out. A very juicy list.
Q2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
I have always been a a self edification kind of person. this web 2.0 topic has been added to my list of interests via RSS feed. lol. That way I get updated effortlessly.
Q3. Were there any take-aways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
The outcome from the sessions is to be better and efficiently utilising the internet and its many offerings in life and work. Not a new concept in my case, perhaps for others. However, i'm more aware and feel enhanced by completing the exercises.
Q4. Do you have reservations about the value of the program? Were there any negative aspects?
No reservations or negative comment at current.
Q5. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
There could be more video/power point presentation for people who are not internet savvy. A e-news letter for those looking for more exercises or further ongoing self education. Overall i had a blast and i hope others would fine it delightful and interesting too.
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