March 16, 2010
Summary of Web 2.0
New Technologies are important. As librarians, it’s important that we keep up with change; if not for work or personal use, at least so that we are aware of what’s available to the people we assist everyday.
As a fall participant, it was more than frustrating not to have been given enough time to ensure that we finished the program on time. We didn’t get extra staff to give us time to focus on the 25 Things, and we often ended up using time that was set aside for Programming and Branch Duties to try and accomplish the training.
I found a couple of new applications of interest, and I finally took time to learn how to use the Net Library E-Books. I can see how some of the applications can be used in a library setting. However, we’ve used some of these Internet tools before and were never given the go ahead from Administration to set up the Forums for our Teens.
I can honestly say that some of the technologies are already outdated and newer ones are coming in. It’s the nature of the beast. Change happens fast and frequently on the Internet.
Web 2.0 was interesting, however, more time was needed to actually explore and learn some of the technologies offered. I’m glad to have finally finished the program. It was something hanging over me that I felt necessary to finish. There are some tools I’ll continue to use, however, there are many that I won’t use. I have tools that already do the things they do. I have to pick and choose what is viable for the time we have available at work and at home.
Technology was supposed to create more leisure time…and yet we spend more time online, more time keeping up, and less time relaxing. When someone can find a tool that will truly give us more time to relax, I’m in!
