Social Networking in Libraries

Have you ever used Connotea ?
I discovered this site a few months ago and it looks quite promising as an alternative to Refworks and other more expensive online reference storing sites. Although it of course, does not offer all the features of Refworks, it is free and is easy to use. The only downside I [...]

1. LibraryThing.com
2. GoodReads.com
3. Shelfari.com
4. LibraryGig.com
5. Biblio.Net
6. Del.icio.us
7. AsktheBrain.com
8. ManageRefs.com
9. Thinkature.com
10. Wikipedia.com (ok not really but I just couldn’t resist adding this one.)

Wow, I just found a whole bunch of resources for implimenting and using web 2.0 in libraries. Check out the How to Use Web 2.0 in Your Library wikizine on Zimbio.com. It is based off of a book about web 2.0 in libraries and is chuck full of links and all kinds of useful information.
Happy [...]

Are libraries over obsessed with library 2.0? Should we be calling our efforts to use social networking tools and to involve new technologies with our libraries something else?
Here is an interesting article on the topic. Have libraries lost their focus in the process of trying to please the younger hip generation? Although I can personally [...]

div > What is the value and importance of social networking for libraries?

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The Value of Social-Networking Sites for Libriarans
Librarians may be “chasing a white whale” in trying to get students to communicate with them via social-networking sites, according to Sarah Houghton-Jan, digital-futures manager for the San Jose Public Library.

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Influential French poet Yves Bonnefoy receives 2007 Franz Kafka Prize
by Joshua Winant, Manager, Collection Management Services

I just found a great resource for learning all about libraries and web 2.0. It’s a book published in 2006 by ALA. You can check it out here. I found it to be very useful and chuck full of ideas you can use in your library today. Happy reading!

Have you tried using Ning in Your library?I recently joined the web 2.0 community and I have learned quite a lot from it. You could even try creating your own ning community for your library.Have Fun!

clipped from library20.ning.com
Welcome to Library 2.0. Once you join, please introduce yourself by going to the Introductions Category [...]

I found this new social networking site via a librarians group on myspace. What do you think about its potential for libraries?AnnaLaura Brown

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This article offers librarians some great advice on how to use social networking in your library.Enjoy!

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Building a Social Networking Environment at the Library

Steve Campion, system trainer at Pierce County (WA) Library, outlines the steps toward having an interactive library, and provides examples from his own library’s experience.
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