I doubt that I will keep up this blog or any other after 23Things is over. However, that does not mean that I fail to see the advantages of a blog, especially for a library. I think I am well motivated to both encourage my colleagues to try Things like blogs and to go ahead and setup a blog for our library that I can allow my colleagues to post on/experiment with. I guess that is the type of person (and librarian) that I am: a facilitator.
I was familiar with almost all of the Things we covered in the 23Things. What stands out for me most is the way novices responded to these Tools and the ideas shared by others. I now have a more multifaceted view of Web/Library 2.0 and can see how it might be implemented beyond how I initially see possible uses.
And just think, with the way things progress, in two years we could have a whole new 23Things to explore.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Thing 21: Student Tools
It seems like it would relatively easy to encourage students to use either the RPC or the Assignment Calculator. Research projects can be overwhelming. A step-by-step guide can be motivational, especially if you can point that there is a light at the end of tunnel.
I am not sure how many students (high school or college) would follow the steps precisely and timely; but I definitely think it would be something students would and could use as a touchstone or base for their research operations.
The level of customization in the Assignment Calculator (i.e. the links other web pages and resources) makes the Tool even more valuable, and it reiterates the idea that this guide (in this online form) can actually be a launching point.
I am not sure how many students (high school or college) would follow the steps precisely and timely; but I definitely think it would be something students would and could use as a touchstone or base for their research operations.
The level of customization in the Assignment Calculator (i.e. the links other web pages and resources) makes the Tool even more valuable, and it reiterates the idea that this guide (in this online form) can actually be a launching point.
Thing 20: Books 2.0
Electronic books are a big part of our library's collection for several key reasons. The price of e-books versus print books is perhaps the most motivational reason. The level of access is a very close second.
Books that are not in paper, analog form are a big part of the future of books. They will not 100% replace printed text; that is because of the market for the printed word and the features and uses of electronic texts. These two sectors of the larger world of Book are not directly in competition with each other. They each have their place and fulfill purposes that are often quite different.
The question "Do you think these Book 2.0 tools hamper or enhance one's reading experience?" is interesting and I could answer yes or no depending on how I qualify my answer. Our fast-paced online world where everything is delivered in short bursts might decrease one's attention span as far as reading a novel or textbook is concerned. Yet, tools like Twittelit can offering enticing introductions that might lead to someone reading a entire book. Other tools like What Should I Read Next? are actually creating more access to books. I don't very many Book 2.0 tools and iterations are really impeding or impinging upon the form of the Book as we know it. I believe I see it this way because I do not think that the printed, analog form of the book is sacred. Someone who does see it that why might be leery of this Book 2.0 business. I enjoy Book 2.0 technology. I think the ideas transcend the page... the screen, the lcd, etc.
As far as making any Book 2.o Tools part of your library, I would offer the same advice as I have with other Web 2.o / Library 2.0 technologies: Use it if fulfills a purpose, not because it is new or trendy. In the case of Book 2.0 specifically, I would say something more precise like: Use it if it actually increases reading.
Books that are not in paper, analog form are a big part of the future of books. They will not 100% replace printed text; that is because of the market for the printed word and the features and uses of electronic texts. These two sectors of the larger world of Book are not directly in competition with each other. They each have their place and fulfill purposes that are often quite different.
The question "Do you think these Book 2.0 tools hamper or enhance one's reading experience?" is interesting and I could answer yes or no depending on how I qualify my answer. Our fast-paced online world where everything is delivered in short bursts might decrease one's attention span as far as reading a novel or textbook is concerned. Yet, tools like Twittelit can offering enticing introductions that might lead to someone reading a entire book. Other tools like What Should I Read Next? are actually creating more access to books. I don't very many Book 2.0 tools and iterations are really impeding or impinging upon the form of the Book as we know it. I believe I see it this way because I do not think that the printed, analog form of the book is sacred. Someone who does see it that why might be leery of this Book 2.0 business. I enjoy Book 2.0 technology. I think the ideas transcend the page... the screen, the lcd, etc.
As far as making any Book 2.o Tools part of your library, I would offer the same advice as I have with other Web 2.o / Library 2.0 technologies: Use it if fulfills a purpose, not because it is new or trendy. In the case of Book 2.0 specifically, I would say something more precise like: Use it if it actually increases reading.
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