Reflections to semester 1 of web 2.0

I am listening to TSO (that is Trans-Siberian Orchestra to those oblivious. Can't wait for Jan. 5th.) I am ready for snow and a roaring wood fire. I have enjoyed this semester learning about the different web technologies, especially Flickr and del.icio.us and of course blogging. I don't know if I will ever get the hang of typing del.icio.us without pause. Good thing all I have to do is click on the icon on my toolbar. I think that our library would benefit from a blog or wiki or both. Flickr with the tagging and sets would be great to keep track of the events at the library, with the ability to know who each person is in the pics from the tagging... not to mention the ability for the pics to be private too. Del.icio.us is good for reference info. I had trouble the last two years in finding a particular site and if I could find it and mark it in del.icio.us I would not have that problem. I also like the ability to have all the bookmarks available on any computer. At circ, we move from computer to computer, and the reference desk is just off the circ desk. The rss feeds are great to get updates for current information. Blogs are great in so many ways. Current and upcoming events, contact info, post book reviews and feedback.

Wikis and blogs are similar and I still would have to determine what would be best for our library, both have similar qualities, though there is more layout options with wikis. Both offer an outlet for feedback and comments. Both could have book reviews by patrons. I will have to play around more with both.

This class so far has opened new technology that I can use at home and work. And I will use some of them. See you next semester.