Web
2.0 is the term given to newer internet websites and programs which have a more
user centred approach. Rather than just
providing information for users Web 2.0 technologies encourage and rely on user
interaction and input. They allow users to upload and share
information, as well as comment on, and in some cases edit information. Some examples of web 2.0 programs are wikis,
blogs, social networking sites and photo and video sharing sites.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, July 15, 2012
INF206 Assignment 1
1. Define Social Networking (in your own words)
Social networking has existed long before computers and the Internet were developed. It involves bringing groups of people together through a common interest or group, for example friendship groups, expanding professional or business contacts (such as Rotary), and lifestyle and leisure (such as Book Clubs, Mothers groups, sporting clubs). The development of the Internet and Social Networking tools has transformed the idea of social networking from something done outside the home, to something that can be done inside the home increasing accessibility for the greater community. It has limitless possibilities for developing connections at a local, national and international level.
2. List social networking technologies and sites you already use for personal, work and study purposes.
Personal: I use Facebook a lot for personal use. Given that most of my family and friends live away, it has been a great way for me to keep in touch with everyone and stay up to date. I find this a much easier tool to use than email, which I really couldn’t be bothered with. I use Twitter intermittently, and have had an account for a few years. A lot of my friends don’t have Twitter accounts so while I follow a few television shows and that sort of thing, I don’t really check it often. I used to use the MSN Messenger chat program a lot, but now seem to just use Facebook chat for that interaction. Work use: With work I have in the past needed to do Facebook and Twitter information sessions for patrons, which I have been comfortable doing. Our library however, is just starting to make use of Social Media technology, and have recently set up a Facebook page, Twitter account and a YouTube channel, which is quite exciting. I’m really interested to see how we end up making use of these. Through previous staff training I looked briefly at Flickr and Delicious, but never really got into them. I also started a blog during this staff training program, but have not really continued with it. I make use of a Wiki that has been set up for Victorian Public Librarians in the Home Library area, which allows for the sharing of information and documents. I have received requests from other professionals (mainly performers and speakers) to join LinkedIn, but it’s not something I’ve yet looked at.
Study use: I have used blogs in previous courses, and have looked briefly at wikis as well. I regularly make use of the forums through the CSU interact area and find them very useful and interesting.
To use these sites I use both my computer, and also my iPhone.
3. What do I expect to learn from completing this course?
By completing this course I am hoping to learn about how Social networking can help library services engage with the community. I am looking forward to seeing how our service can best make use of the technologies. I also expect to learn about the behind the scenes of these from a library point of view, implementation, content management and, policies, and procedures. While Social networking has so many positives to it, there unfortunately are also issues surrounding appropriate use, content and safety with these sites, and I am hoping that the course will look at these areas.
Social networking has existed long before computers and the Internet were developed. It involves bringing groups of people together through a common interest or group, for example friendship groups, expanding professional or business contacts (such as Rotary), and lifestyle and leisure (such as Book Clubs, Mothers groups, sporting clubs). The development of the Internet and Social Networking tools has transformed the idea of social networking from something done outside the home, to something that can be done inside the home increasing accessibility for the greater community. It has limitless possibilities for developing connections at a local, national and international level.
2. List social networking technologies and sites you already use for personal, work and study purposes.
Personal: I use Facebook a lot for personal use. Given that most of my family and friends live away, it has been a great way for me to keep in touch with everyone and stay up to date. I find this a much easier tool to use than email, which I really couldn’t be bothered with. I use Twitter intermittently, and have had an account for a few years. A lot of my friends don’t have Twitter accounts so while I follow a few television shows and that sort of thing, I don’t really check it often. I used to use the MSN Messenger chat program a lot, but now seem to just use Facebook chat for that interaction. Work use: With work I have in the past needed to do Facebook and Twitter information sessions for patrons, which I have been comfortable doing. Our library however, is just starting to make use of Social Media technology, and have recently set up a Facebook page, Twitter account and a YouTube channel, which is quite exciting. I’m really interested to see how we end up making use of these. Through previous staff training I looked briefly at Flickr and Delicious, but never really got into them. I also started a blog during this staff training program, but have not really continued with it. I make use of a Wiki that has been set up for Victorian Public Librarians in the Home Library area, which allows for the sharing of information and documents. I have received requests from other professionals (mainly performers and speakers) to join LinkedIn, but it’s not something I’ve yet looked at.
Study use: I have used blogs in previous courses, and have looked briefly at wikis as well. I regularly make use of the forums through the CSU interact area and find them very useful and interesting.
To use these sites I use both my computer, and also my iPhone.
3. What do I expect to learn from completing this course?
By completing this course I am hoping to learn about how Social networking can help library services engage with the community. I am looking forward to seeing how our service can best make use of the technologies. I also expect to learn about the behind the scenes of these from a library point of view, implementation, content management and, policies, and procedures. While Social networking has so many positives to it, there unfortunately are also issues surrounding appropriate use, content and safety with these sites, and I am hoping that the course will look at these areas.
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