Delicious...mmmm...

An interesting tool! I cant see the advantage of this for personal use as it feels a little like sharing personal information but for libraries this site is a good way of giving users access to importatnt stored web information. If libraries had a direct link onto their delicios website they could give users access to sites which update frequently and therefore always share up to date information which is important in terms of community events and local interest pieces.

Video Online

YouTube and Google Video are great! What a great way to spead information via the video medium. And I think its great that there is feedback on each video by way of the rating system and also that there is links to similar topics. It makes researching the everyday things that much more interesting.

I also like the idea that this is an inexpensive medium, widely received by all - a great way to get a message across with very little effort! I have opted not to imbed my own video, but I could see this tool being used by Libraries for advertising things such as storytimes, authortalks, localstudies seminars, anything that people may not be familiar with but would be coaxed into coming along if they find there interested piqued by seeing a little bit more about how it works and what is on offer!

The world is getting Wiki'd!

What I like about Wiki's is the ability for numerous people to contribute to one topic. Its like a virtual classroom except there isn't the issue of real time conversation, so you can be in a different state, a different country, a different timezone but still all be contributing to the one common item. People can contribute to topics as much or as little as they like!


The other thing I think is amazing is that all changes can be dated so your wiki can be like your own little evolving creature.


I think wiki's like Booklovers by Priceton Library are a fantastic idea. Imagine being able to broadcast information from the readers advisory team or having the library bookclub regularly updating a wiki so all borrowers could have access to the different reviews on items, find out what items are new, as well as see the services on offer by the library and become more involved.


The idea of having an industry wiki is also appealing because I am a firm believer that knowledge sharing is a key factor for success. Knowing what other's have found to be sucessful practice would be beneficial in trying new things and could help people like myself make contributions to improve the libraries' services and even encourage professional development.

Looking forward to meaningfully contributing to one myself!