I have learned that Library 2.0 tools are big. It means utilizing social networks and participatory service. I have become convinced that these services have much value, and are a proactive means to meet the user’s needs. I took this class so that I was better informed, but I previously I did have the attitude that I all I needed was just to know what it was, not how to use it because I would be letting others incorporate this in a library. Once I discovered more through this class and the material I read, I realized I needed to know all about the Library 2.0 movement and know how to operate these tools since I am a librarian.
I had started a work blog last October, but did not keep it going. Most of my college student workers were not familiar with using a blog, so I needed to do some coaxing. Getting busy with other responsibilities at work, I left the communication idea with the blog just sit there. Learning to design a blog in wordpress then helped me to transfer that knowledge to my blogspot blog software. As soon as we learned to customize our wordpress blog, I put my work blog in action. That work blog has been a life saver and exponentially increased the communication for all.
This was well worth my time. One of the best classes I have taken. Thank you.
