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Interesting essay on trends "that are affecting the development of the next generation library. Rest assured that these are not the only trends, but ones that have been selected to give clear insight into the rapidly changing technologies and equally fast changing mindset of library patrons."
about the "flow" of social software
"This May 2005 article explores the differences between so-called Web 1.0 (in which "a small number of writers created Web pages for a large number of readers") and Web 2.0, in which Web users are able to easily contribute and create content. Includes examples of Web 2.0 technologies, such as Flickr, RSS aggregators, and Google Maps. From Digital Web Magazine, "an online magazine intended for professional web designers."" (via LII)
Collaborative editing tools allow a group of individuals to simultaneously edit a document, see who else is working on it, and watch in real time as others make changes. As a functional hybrid of wikis and instant messaging, collaborative editing creates a new dynamic for group work and multitasking, two hallmarks of today's learners.
tagged collaborative_editing read_this future social_software web2.0 technology
by jarson
...on 16-JAN-06
article from BBC on what is RSS, how to use it, etc.
article defining/describing/commenting on web 2.0
tagged article library technology web2.0 read_this future
by jarson
...and 1 other person
...on 21-NOV-05
"This bibliography presents selected English-language electronic works about Google Print that are freely available on the Internet. It has a special focus on the legal issues associated with this project."