Thing #18: Web 2.0 Tools

I love Google Maps. Not only for driving directions and viewing different areas, but the functionality to search for attractions in the area is great.

I was also able to create a map featuring area sites. You can plot the locations on the map and change the images that are associated with them. You can also make your map private or public. It can be very useful when trying to plot things for friends that are not familiar with the area.

Thing #17: Online Productivity Tools

Google is amazing. They create so many cool and useful tools.

I think Google docs is very useful for people who do not have a dedicated PC that they work off of at all times. And it can act like a backup mechanism for your important files.

I think libraries could benefit from some of these free tools by teaching customers to use them and maybe not have to license so many instances of Office.

Thing #16: Playing around Wikis

Posting to the wiki was pretting easy. I was able to post my blog and practice making some edits.

I'm not sure how easy it would be to do anything fancy but adding to the list was not a problem.

Thing #15: Wikis

I think Wikis are interesting. Sometimes wikipedia is fun to read but I just need to remind myself of how the content is contributed.

I thought the Book Lovers wiki was an interesting way to use a wiki in a library. I imagine customers would enjoy reading this type of wiki. I think this application is a good use of a wiki in a library.

Thing #14: Library 2.0 & Web 2.0

The way that I have seen Library 2.0 going is more educational - educating staff and customers of new technologies. I think it is imporant for both customers and staff to be aware of the technologies. However, I do not always find that all 2.0 tools are valuable for libraries.