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Web 2.0: Our Cultural Downfall?, Carol Tenopir
Web 2.0: Our Cultural Downfall?, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Librarians, including American Library Association president Loriene Roy, are finding new ways to reach their constituents with social networking (see "Living the Virtual Library Life," LJ 10/1/07, p. 24). [...]after I heard Keen's keynote presentation at the recent International Association of STM Publishers in Frankfurt, Germany, and read his book on the long flight home, I recognized a kernel of truth in his arguments, which resonate with librarians' continued challenge to help users find accurate, reliable information. Keen might see this as one of the most pervasive dangers of social networking-the seductive power that leads even those professionals tasked with …
Living The Virtual Library Life., Carol Tenopir
Living The Virtual Library Life., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Sites such as Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, and Second Life provide a personal, but virtual, library presence to link librarians and library patrons. Many think that Second Life, peopled by avatars and created by Linden Research Inc, could be a way for librarians to reach each other and maintain social connections, as well as serve continuing education.
Remaining Relevant Online, Carol Tenopir
Remaining Relevant Online, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
For Library Journal's annual database marketplace survey, vendior were asked what major trends will most affect the future of online products and services. Worries about declining library budgets topped the list in 2002 and 2004. Budgets are still up there, but even bigger issues dominate in 2007.