Sunday, August 8, 2010

#4 What is Web 2.0 ?

Library 2.0
Web 2.0 - emphasise sharing and collaboration.
The result of accumulative change, both software developers and end-users.
O'Reilly Web 2.0
Interesting links to keep up to date with new developments.
You-tube links informative.
Meme map:
Web 2.0 change from linear platform to core centre expanding outwards... more accurate representation of how Web 2.0 is developing.
Library Crunch (Michael Casey):
Warning to Librarians to be ready to improve services as technology access improves.
LIS Education 2.0 Project:
Diagram of 7 Core concepts as building blocks.
"Library 2.0 is a change in interaction between users and libraries in a new culture of participation catalysed by social web technologies". (quote).
What technology now allows us to do.
Marketing 2.0
Moving from website construction that sends information one way.
Web 2.0 allows clients to participate and directly contribute.
LinkedIn - tool to remain connected with fellow professionals.
Various Web 2.0 tools can be linked to improve effectiveness.
-Blog to websites.
-Twitter feed to update Facebook status.
- include LinkedIn profile URL to email signature.
Encourages participation in various blogs and Web 2.0 applications.
Thinking of possibilities of creating a LinkedIn profile.

1 comment:

  1. It's very interesting the way we can use all these tools in our workplace. Have you seen meebo? This might be a good application for you to look at as it allows you to aggregate all your social networking profiles in one place and enables chat through all these mediums.
    Great stuff!

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