Method 4

I see myself using RSS Readers because, it saves time. I am a news fanatic and adding CNN as a feed not only saves time but organizes the information in a concise manner. The other feeds such as Librarian Stuff and librarian.net help me stay up-to-date on what is happening at other libraries.

http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Frss.cnn.com%2Frss%2Fcnn_topstories.rss

http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.librarian.net%2Ffeed%2F

http://www.google.com/reader/view/#stream/feed%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.librarystuff.net%2Findex.rdf

Method 3

The productivity tools used in cloud computing such as Google Docs and Zoho are easy enough to learn and use. Therefore, I feel that these tools can be utilized by library patrons readily. However, cloud computing has its advantages and disadvantages. Its advantages are access; convenience and cost. The disadvantages are security, ownership and control.

I am both excited and skeptical about cloud computing. This technology can be very positive for libraries. However, the mind set of the people that work and use these technologies must be open-minded to change.

Methods 1 and 2

Think about what you have read and seen. What are your thoughts regarding Web 2.0 and Library 2.0? What do the terms mean to you? To your library? Or libraries in general?

Web 2.0 according to Wikipedia is a collection of websites that are developing into a computing platform, much like Windows XP. This process will eventually replace software applications as we know them today.

The terms Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 to me mean that the interactivity between the web and the users is direct and personal. Web 2.0 is not static, it is real-time interaction as evidenced by the use of social networking, social bookmarking, virtual reference, instant messaging, personalized alters and many others.

This type of communication and interactivity allows more learning by the ability to collaborate globally and the ability to gather information quickly and globally. This will give opportunities for Library 2.0 to help create an organized Web architecture.

Test 1