Library 2.0

Let's start by looking at the principles of Library 2.0 (from Wikipedia) :

1. Browser + Web 2.0 Applications + Connectivity = Full-featured OPAC (It's a real pity we haven't rolled out Encore as the users, I suspect, would find it fresh and easy to use - I've left all of our Thin Clients on the Encore page to see what the students do. Interestingly, the few that have tried it find it very useful once they realise they are searching the VU catalogue).

2. Harness the library user in both design and implementation of services (Have we really attempted this yet?).

3. Library users should be able to craft and modify library provided services (Now this is interesting - the question is what services? PC bookings for example?).

4. Harvest and integrate ideas and products from peripheral fields into library service models (This sounds spot on but what)

5. Continue to examine and improve services and be willing to replace them at any time with newer and better services (It seems to me VU is very good at doing this - we are a New School of Thought!!).

Delicious things!

I've just played around with Delicious (www.delicious.com). I really like it and found I can easily add bookmarks. Not so hot - I'm not sure I can use phrases as Tags. Instead, I've created a larger Tag (eg: digitialcameras) - must be the German in me - for www.dpreview.com.

IMGP5857

IMGP5857
Originally uploaded by Photography by Frank R. Reardon

Great photo Frank. I also have a Pentax K10D with the standard 18-50 Sigma lens. I've put a few photos on Flickr - search for sonofringo.
Cheers
Ringo

Roll up, roll up to the slideshow

As you can see I've added my Flickr images. Cool hey. More to follow!
Ringo

Tunnel Creek

Tunnel Creek
Originally uploaded by Sonofringo

This is a photo I took in 2001 of Tunnel Creek in far northern Western Australia (near Derby). A very beautiful but eerie and mystical place. For more photos on Flickr.com, just search for sonofringo.