My local library, Mona Vale Library as I mentioned in exercise 10 does not use any 2.0 technologies aside from being included in the Pittwater Council Facebook and Twitter pages.
I found both these websites give an excellent presentation on all aspects of why a library should engage in 2.0 technologies.
I found both these websites give an excellent presentation on all aspects of why a library should engage in 2.0 technologies.
The use of this technology can "sell the library" by promoting and extending the library services, sharing information and engaging with users and colleagues. Libraries must keep pace with online developments in order to ensure a responsive service for the future. They should portray a progressive and modern image.
Mona Vale would benefit from 2.0 technology in the below service areas:
Local studies - a photostream is an excellent idea for local history and archival records as seen on this library's home page. A pictorial history adds interest.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridgepubliclibrary/sets/
Children's - Facebook is a great way to communicate with library users and colleagues.
When I lived in country Victoria, I worked for the Mt Beauty Library, branch of the High Country Library Cooperation. I think their Facebook page is lively, inviting and informative. Great way to find out what activities are on during the school holidays and story time and nursery rhyme sessions. I realise Facebook covers the library's news in general but I found most parents and children would comment on how they found out about the libraries children's activities on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Country-Library/164582596151
Teenage/youth - this blog is well suited for teenagers, appealing to look at and great for displaying what is the latest trend in books, movies, gaming etc.
http://cclcquicksand.blogspot.com.au
Adult fiction - Library thing would be such a bonus on a library's website. I found the Moonee Ponds library used Library Thing. Fantastic!
http://catalogue.mvcc.vic.gov.au/ipac20/ipac.jsp?index=ISBNEX&term=0590660543
Information/reference - the use of Twitter in the Maryland Library is a great idea. It is a "ask us now" tweet. What a great facility for library users to ask questions on information they need (reference questions), stats and general customer comments.
http://twitter.com/askusnow
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cambridgepubliclibrary/sets/
Children's - Facebook is a great way to communicate with library users and colleagues.
When I lived in country Victoria, I worked for the Mt Beauty Library, branch of the High Country Library Cooperation. I think their Facebook page is lively, inviting and informative. Great way to find out what activities are on during the school holidays and story time and nursery rhyme sessions. I realise Facebook covers the library's news in general but I found most parents and children would comment on how they found out about the libraries children's activities on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/High-Country-Library/164582596151
Teenage/youth - this blog is well suited for teenagers, appealing to look at and great for displaying what is the latest trend in books, movies, gaming etc.
http://cclcquicksand.blogspot.com.au
Adult fiction - Library thing would be such a bonus on a library's website. I found the Moonee Ponds library used Library Thing. Fantastic!
http://catalogue.mvcc.vic.gov.au/ipac20/ipac.jsp?index=ISBNEX&term=0590660543
Information/reference - the use of Twitter in the Maryland Library is a great idea. It is a "ask us now" tweet. What a great facility for library users to ask questions on information they need (reference questions), stats and general customer comments.
http://twitter.com/askusnow
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