Thing 17 Tagging & Folksonomy & Del.icio.us

This is a bit overwhelming. I have seen tag cloud many times not realizing the terminology. I can see how these method of categorizing and bookmarking will be helpful in research.

Thing 16 MySpace

Setting up a MySpace account was easy. I can see why it is so popular with many different people. A way to meet people and network with people.

Thing 14 RA Wiki

I found that the wiki was user friendly.

Thing 15 Social Networking

There are many issues that needs to be addressed concerning social networking but it could be a great way to connect our teen/youth volunteers with each other.

Thing 13 wiki

I learned that wiki is from an Hawaiian phase "wiki wiki". This phase is used to indicate something fast. Wikipedia is the largest wiki in the world. I found the use of the phase "collective knowledge" to describe the wiki interesting.

In looking through the wiki, I came across "What song was Number 1 on the day you were born".
This was fun to visit.

In the library a wiki will work well in providing book reviews, working on various teams and where public opinion is needed.

Thing 12 How VBPL Use IM

Instant Messaging is becoming more popular as a means of communications for the youth. In talking with a VBPL staff, IM is not being used much by our customers. When our customers realize that we have this technology available and feel comfortable using IM, it will take off.

I find it interesting that Meebo is fairly new but it users exchange 100 million IM daily.

Instant Messaging in the Libraries

IM is being used more in the libraries. It is a technology that connects patrons with their librarians and is a type of conversation.

In reading the articles, the young generation prefer IM to email. IM will reach a segment of the population that they would not reach through visiting the library or email.

Thing 10

I found my preference was www.topix.net. It was easier on my eyes and I like the layout of the information on the page.

RSS Feeds

Today I learned how to subscribe to newsfeed. This is still new territory for me but I was able to follow the directions for one of the Discovery Exercises and subscribe.