As a participant in the QUT research focus group on
Guiding Principles for Library and Information Science Education 2.0 project
it was encouraging to see how some librarians are embracing this new technology and making it their specialty.
I found it very valuable to engage with a range of librarians commenting on issues they identified were in need of further development to adopt Web 2.0 (W2.0) services and concepts effectively.
Some questions I have include:
How does W2.0 it fit within the overall strategy of the library
What are the skill sets required to exploit W2.0
Who is the target market?
What outcomes do we expect?
Can outcomes be measured easily?
Does W2.0 deliver more value add than existing services?
Should we stop other activities and if so which ones?
Could we consider developing a Web 2.0 'toolkit' for librarians in each of the sectors eg. academic, specials, public,schools,etc, or has it already been developed?
Aren't we fortunate to work in the world of libraries - never a dull moment!
Richard
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Victorian Bushfire response by libraries
The Victorian Bushfires disaster has touched so many lives across our nation. It is difficult to comphrehend the enormity of the loss, pain and suffering being felt by the affected families.
The road to recovery and restoration is a very long one. However as the Chinese wisdom says: "a thousand mile journey starts with one step".
The public library has a special place in the community. Disaster relief 'stations' may well be gone after the initial physical support has been delivered. Fortunately public libraries will be embedded in the local communities long into the future, supporting and servicing the unique needs of their local communities in many special ways.
Already some affected public libraries have identified needs that could be met by the provision of new books.
The library, publishing and bookselling community is collaborating to supply those libraries with books. Fortunately a well coordinated approach to service this short term immediate need has been put in place.
As we move forward there will be aspects of the recovery and restoration process that I'm sure will engage more librarians.
Supporting the families financially is important also. ALIA has suggested support of the Red Cross Bushfire appeal.
Richard
The road to recovery and restoration is a very long one. However as the Chinese wisdom says: "a thousand mile journey starts with one step".
The public library has a special place in the community. Disaster relief 'stations' may well be gone after the initial physical support has been delivered. Fortunately public libraries will be embedded in the local communities long into the future, supporting and servicing the unique needs of their local communities in many special ways.
Already some affected public libraries have identified needs that could be met by the provision of new books.
The library, publishing and bookselling community is collaborating to supply those libraries with books. Fortunately a well coordinated approach to service this short term immediate need has been put in place.
As we move forward there will be aspects of the recovery and restoration process that I'm sure will engage more librarians.
Supporting the families financially is important also. ALIA has suggested support of the Red Cross Bushfire appeal.
Richard
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