23 Things Week 5 Web 2.0

Web 2.0 could be an amazing tool for Libraries. I was very interested in the concept of delivering outside the physical building.

These days a lot of the users are adept at using the technologies available, and libraries need to be able to deliver apropriate services to these users as well as the more traditional services.

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Nov 26, 2007 10:49 AM
Self-paced learning for library workers
from librariesinteract.info by Peta Hopkins
There are now a number of sites which have developed their own ‘23 things’ type staff development activities. In many cases these programs are openly accessible and encourage anyone to join in.
23 things
This one really got the ball rolling, with a 9-week program for staff at PLCMC. It listed 23 Things (or small exercises) that you can do on the web to explore and expand your knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0.
There is a long list of sites that are doing similar programs and many of these will be helpful for the motivated self-learner or for those tailoring a similar program for their library. On the list are a heap of Australian sites, including those participating in the state-wide program in Victoria.
This is a sample of sites from different sectors that have modified the 23 things program (not all Australian)..
St. Michaels Primary School (School)
Murdoch University Library (Academic)
Mornington Peninsular Library (Public) - this one is part of a Victoria-wide program.
Sutherland Shire (Public)
Library of the Marine Corps (Special)


It is always interesting reading about something you are currently involved in!

This seems to be a subject that is gaining quite a bit of interest in the Library community - and probably others as well. Technology is changing and advancing at an incredible rate, and it is quite a task learning what is out there and better still, how to best utilise it.

Just learning the software applications like Access and Excel - a program I use a lot, but only a very limited use. I would like to learn a lot more about those applications, not to mention trying to keep up with all this new technology.

So far I have found Skype and Facebook have been wonderful with my daughter overseas in Canada for a year.

Again a lot of my learning has been impelled by my children, trying to keep in touch with them, or in touch with their interests.

Libraries need to keep in touch with these users as well as the traditional users, to have the ability to engage the new generation of computer literate users.

To boldly go.....