Part A - An evaluation statement using 3 experiences documented in your OLJ as evidence of meeting the learning objectives of the subject.
Web2.0/Library2.0: I explored social networking technologies within the context of libraries especially with regards to OLJ learning in areas relevant to Library 2.0. Library 2.0 as coined by Michael Casey (Sodt & Summey 2009, p.98) is built on Web2.0 concept. Tom O’Reilly (Evans 2010, p.4) suggests that the underlying principles or 4Cs of Web2.0 are collaboration, conversation, community and content creation.
My review of recent literature confirmed although a recent development Library 2.0 is taking hold in the library community. (Evans 2010, p 3). Library 2.0 development by proprietary Integrated Library Systems (ILS) vendors, open source community, and commercial vendors affect the library 2.0 tools available for next generation catalogue. Yang (2010, p 690) suggests that Open source tools seem to be bolder and more innovative than proprietary tools in embracing library 2.0. I observed this when I visited a number of library catalogues; and it was clear that libraries with limited technical resources are limited in implementing the Library 2.0 tools offered by the Open source technology and tend to rely on what their proprietary systems provides them.
In line with Web2.0 4Cs of social media studied social networking sites like Facebook, and other Web 2.0 tools like Tagging (Folksonamies), and RSS feeds “creates opportunities for users of online services to add value to the service through feedback and interaction". I examined the use of these tools to see their integration to the library catalogue (next generation catalogue) in support of the Web2.0 4Cs.
Facebook: Despite being a dominant social networking site on the web arena; (Landis, 2010, p. 12) its use in libraries is just taking hold (Jacobson 2011, p.79).
I visited a number of library catalogues to review the collaboration of Facebook and Twitter to the next generation library catalogue. A significant number of library catalogue I visited had some presence of social networking integration with a link to Facebook.com. Although the percentage of library catalogues without social networking integrations were higher, those with integration with Facebook enable users to share links to library materials with friends, and this helps to promote the use of library resources. Although I also observed that Library catalogues are yet to align Facebook integration to the full contentment of the Web2.0 4Cs. With the current integration, users are not fully engaged in collaboration, conversation and content creation. As illustrated below, a link to Facebook from an item search allows users to share a library material with their Facebook fans. One could say that this provides some collaboration.
The future the Library catalogue/Facebook integration aims to enable Facebook to “embrace” the library catalogue. Such a love affair means that the library catalogue becomes fully accessible/searchable from a person’s Facebook account. This concept keeps users into their Facebook environment and pushes the library catalogue to the Facebook environment where most users would spend most of their time. This concept allows users to immerse in collaboration, conversation, community and content creation.
Such an environment will allow the Facebook users to easily add content by adding resources of interest to their virtual book shelf, and then sharing those with fans. Additionally “My Account” function of the library catalogue could be accessible from the Facebook account authentication. A Paypal feature that allows users to conveniently pay their library fines and fees could be incorporated.
A Facebook plugin widget “Like this book” could be integrated to library catalogue enabling users to rate popular materials.
RSS feed: (Really Simple Syndication) allows users to connect themselves to content that is often updated. Next generation library catalogue interface includes RSS feeds. With this feature users can have new books lists, top-circulating book lists, canned searches and “watch the topic” connections to the catalogue on their own blogs or feed reader page. Users could also use RSS feed to keep a history of what they are reading, and are able to share these with friends.
Web 2.0 ‘technologies’ is about creating a magnet to which people can be pulled to information content on library website. It is also about pushing out content to people.
The collaboration of RSS feeds to the "Next generation library catalogue" has potential to greatly enhance the way that libraries deliver their resources. (Aery 2008, p. 1)
Tagging: (“Folksonamies”) is also a functionality of the social networking that enables users to collaboratively create and manage tags to annotate and categorize content. Thomas et al (2009, p.412) argue that though library provides controlled vocabulary, users quite often are not familiar with the terms in the vocabulary and therefore not able to make the right searching decisions. Tags are therefore used to provide the ability for users to highlight different aspect of resources. Thomas et al (2009, p.431) conclude that, “social tagging does indeed augment the LCSH [Library of Congress Subject Heading] providing additional access to resources”. The collaborative aspect of the tagging system is also an important function. Golder and Huberman (2006) in Thomas et al (2009, p.413) say that “Users tag primarily for themselves but software makes it possible to see all the tags so a users can borrow tags from other users.
In addition, Delicious social tagging when integrated with NGC allows users to share tags from the library catalogues. While the library catalogue functionality provides ability to bookmark searches, the social element of tagable bookmarks is very important as it is easier for others to find and use what other library users have saved as useful resources. (Evans, 2010, p. 43).
Web2.0/Library2.0: I explored social networking technologies within the context of libraries especially with regards to OLJ learning in areas relevant to Library 2.0. Library 2.0 as coined by Michael Casey (Sodt & Summey 2009, p.98) is built on Web2.0 concept. Tom O’Reilly (Evans 2010, p.4) suggests that the underlying principles or 4Cs of Web2.0 are collaboration, conversation, community and content creation.
My review of recent literature confirmed although a recent development Library 2.0 is taking hold in the library community. (Evans 2010, p 3). Library 2.0 development by proprietary Integrated Library Systems (ILS) vendors, open source community, and commercial vendors affect the library 2.0 tools available for next generation catalogue. Yang (2010, p 690) suggests that Open source tools seem to be bolder and more innovative than proprietary tools in embracing library 2.0. I observed this when I visited a number of library catalogues; and it was clear that libraries with limited technical resources are limited in implementing the Library 2.0 tools offered by the Open source technology and tend to rely on what their proprietary systems provides them.
In line with Web2.0 4Cs of social media studied social networking sites like Facebook, and other Web 2.0 tools like Tagging (Folksonamies), and RSS feeds “creates opportunities for users of online services to add value to the service through feedback and interaction". I examined the use of these tools to see their integration to the library catalogue (next generation catalogue) in support of the Web2.0 4Cs.
Facebook: Despite being a dominant social networking site on the web arena; (Landis, 2010, p. 12) its use in libraries is just taking hold (Jacobson 2011, p.79).
I visited a number of library catalogues to review the collaboration of Facebook and Twitter to the next generation library catalogue. A significant number of library catalogue I visited had some presence of social networking integration with a link to Facebook.com. Although the percentage of library catalogues without social networking integrations were higher, those with integration with Facebook enable users to share links to library materials with friends, and this helps to promote the use of library resources. Although I also observed that Library catalogues are yet to align Facebook integration to the full contentment of the Web2.0 4Cs. With the current integration, users are not fully engaged in collaboration, conversation and content creation. As illustrated below, a link to Facebook from an item search allows users to share a library material with their Facebook fans. One could say that this provides some collaboration.
The future the Library catalogue/Facebook integration aims to enable Facebook to “embrace” the library catalogue. Such a love affair means that the library catalogue becomes fully accessible/searchable from a person’s Facebook account. This concept keeps users into their Facebook environment and pushes the library catalogue to the Facebook environment where most users would spend most of their time. This concept allows users to immerse in collaboration, conversation, community and content creation.
Such an environment will allow the Facebook users to easily add content by adding resources of interest to their virtual book shelf, and then sharing those with fans. Additionally “My Account” function of the library catalogue could be accessible from the Facebook account authentication. A Paypal feature that allows users to conveniently pay their library fines and fees could be incorporated.
A Facebook plugin widget “Like this book” could be integrated to library catalogue enabling users to rate popular materials.
RSS feed: (Really Simple Syndication) allows users to connect themselves to content that is often updated. Next generation library catalogue interface includes RSS feeds. With this feature users can have new books lists, top-circulating book lists, canned searches and “watch the topic” connections to the catalogue on their own blogs or feed reader page. Users could also use RSS feed to keep a history of what they are reading, and are able to share these with friends.
Web 2.0 ‘technologies’ is about creating a magnet to which people can be pulled to information content on library website. It is also about pushing out content to people.
The collaboration of RSS feeds to the "Next generation library catalogue" has potential to greatly enhance the way that libraries deliver their resources. (Aery 2008, p. 1)
Tagging: (“Folksonamies”) is also a functionality of the social networking that enables users to collaboratively create and manage tags to annotate and categorize content. Thomas et al (2009, p.412) argue that though library provides controlled vocabulary, users quite often are not familiar with the terms in the vocabulary and therefore not able to make the right searching decisions. Tags are therefore used to provide the ability for users to highlight different aspect of resources. Thomas et al (2009, p.431) conclude that, “social tagging does indeed augment the LCSH [Library of Congress Subject Heading] providing additional access to resources”. The collaborative aspect of the tagging system is also an important function. Golder and Huberman (2006) in Thomas et al (2009, p.413) say that “Users tag primarily for themselves but software makes it possible to see all the tags so a users can borrow tags from other users.
In addition, Delicious social tagging when integrated with NGC allows users to share tags from the library catalogues. While the library catalogue functionality provides ability to bookmark searches, the social element of tagable bookmarks is very important as it is easier for others to find and use what other library users have saved as useful resources. (Evans, 2010, p. 43).
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