Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Objectives
Library 2.0 concepts and applications
Identify library and patron needs
Match needs with 2.0 tools
Create an action plan
The UCSC 23 Things Team
Ann Hubble, Electronic Resources Librarian
Danielle Kane, Library Instruction Coordinator
Ken Lyons, Reference Librarian
Sue Perry, Digital Initiatives Librarian
Kerry Scott, Collection Planning Librarian
Links
Blog: ucscmlw2008.blogspot.com
Wiki: militarylibs.pbwiki.com
Google presentation: FORTHCOMING
Delicious: delicious.com/MLW_2008
What Is Library 2.0?
Concepts
Constant change, permanent beta
Feedback & user participation
Be where the user is
Create without constraint (technological learning curve is diminished; code is provided; copy-and-paste vs. learn-and-code)
The UCSC Learning 2.0 Program or, “23 Things”
Based on the Helene Blowers Learning 2.0 Program, first implemented at the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County in North Carolina http://plcmcl2-about.blogspot.com/
http://ucsclearning2.blogspot.com/
The UCSC Learning 2.0 or "23 Things Program"
University Librarian Ginny Steel's Vision:
Externally, strengthen the UCSC Library's relationship with the Santa Cruz Public Library
Internally, inspire a culture of learning and encourage guilt-free play
Participation Statistics
In the summer of 2007, UCSC Library employed 27 full-time librarians and 73 staff. Twenty-one librarians and 39 staff signed up and created a blog:
How Is UCSC Using the “Things” Now?
Wikis
Environmental Studies 140Research-intensive course page
UCSC Library Strategic Planning Page
Firefox ExtensionsLibX
Zotero
How Is UCSC Using the “Things” Now?
Google CalendarDesk scheduling
Meebo – Instant MessagingReference & Access services
BlogsSubject guides, Economics 108
Shared Advantages to 2.0 Technologies
Additional ways to communicate with users and staff
Additional ways for users to communicate with the library
Hosted services – no servers or software installations necessary
Available from any Web-connected computer
No Web site design or IT experience necessary
Easy and quick to begin using
They are free
Friday, December 5, 2008
iGoogle
A customizable personal Internet start page — aggregate Google resources & other Web programsAggregate social networking tools
Keep track of most-visited Web sites and news via RSS feeds – vital information at a glance
1 login to access Google and other resources – Google Docs, gmail, social bookmarks, Web search, blogs, instant messaging
First-time set-up interface allows testing of features without pre-existing account
Populate page with ‘gadgets’ – mini Web applications created by Google, other developers, or yourself
Individual ‘gadgets’ may be minimized, moved (drag-and-drop), or removed at will
Gadget settings can be edited; suggestions offered for similar gadgets
Gadgets – though not entire portals – can be shared with other users
‘Add a tab’ prevents over-crowded pages by organizing additional content into discrete pages
‘Add more gadgets’ offers gadget search
‘Create your own gadget’ – easy gadget wizard; these may be shared with other iGooglers or used in external Web pages
iGoogle
iGoogle Example
Ebling Library, University of Wisconsin
offers a range of toolbars, gadgets for different library resources
Service Needs
Meets staff need to organize and access sites and tools they use every day
Allows creation of library gadgets for catalogue search, RSS feeds for events and news that patrons can embed in their own portals
pb wiki
A wiki-hosting site. A wiki is a page or collection of Web pages designed to enable anyone who accesses it to contribute or modify content.
BenefitsCollaborative
Version control
Easy file sharing
Syndication: Get updates via e-mail or RSS
pbwiki.com
pbwiki Example
West Coast TAFE Library
hosts their Student Centro site on PBwiki
hosts their Student Centro site on PBwiki
Optional – allow comments on each page from users
Optional – allow others to edit the page, or lock it down
More services available for a fee
Harford County Public Library
uses a wiki for their children’s services department
uses a wiki for their children’s services department
Service NeedsShare information quickly and easily
Involve users in content creation and participation
Automatic updates via e-mail or RSS when content is updated
Blogger Examples
University of Colorado at Boulder Internal Blog
University of Colorado at Boulder External Blog
Librarian in Black Professional Development
BenefitsCommunicate internally with staff
Posts automatically archived and searchable
Single or multiple blog authorshttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
University of Colorado at Boulder External Blog
Benefits
Incorporate other technologyRSS
Delicious tags
Push and Pull technology
FeedburnerOpen source software
Creates RSS syndication for podcasts
Librarian in Black Professional Development
BenefitsKeep up with profession
Conferences (SLA-MLW)
Blog directories and search engines
Blogging Libraries Wiki
Combined Arms Research LibraryService NeedsShare information
Promote the library & services
Engage users & increase interactions
Be where the users are
Google Docs (sheet, presentation, form)
Google Docs
Collaborate on editing
Keep track of changes made
Publish to the Web/your blog/your wiki
Create spreadsheets
Create forms
Create presentations
Google Document (Word equivalent)
Google Sheet (Excel equivalent)
Google Form (Web-based form creator via Google Sheet)
Google Presentation (PowerPoint equivalent)
delicious
A social bookmarks manager – a place to store, organize and share your favorite bookmarks
BenefitsCan be moderated
Share librarian-evaluated content
Tag items with your own vocabulary
Share bookmarks with others
Firefox downloadable toolbarLink to delicious account
Opens up a pane showing your links
Link to bookmark and tag a link
Delicious Bookmarks 2.0.104:
Tag Rolls
Display a cloud or list of your Delicious tags as part of your Web site or blog
Download required only for toolbar buttonBlog with more info/development
updates: blog.delicious.com/
Holdrege Area Public Library has a page devoted to links they love
delicious Link Rolls
Display a list of your recent Delicious bookmarks as part of your Web site
My Delicious Bookmarks
CARL Book Beacon / Blogger Combined Research Library
Combined Arms Research Library
Welcome to the Blogging Libraries Wiki – Blogging Libraries / Blogger BloggingLibrariesWiki
McHenry Addition and Renovation Latest News
UCSC Library Addition and Renovation Project Blog
SLA Military Libraries Blog / SLA Military Libraries
Military LIbraries Division Blog
Blogs – Webcontent.gov – Guide to Managing U.S. Government Web Sites / Webcontentgov Blogger
U.S. Government guide to managing blogs, including examples of internal and external blogs
delicious Service Needs
Marketing toolCan replace static Web page of librarian-evaluated Web sites
Connect with users where they are
Teaching@OSU Libraries
Nancy O'Hanlon Ohio State University
MLW_2008's Bookmarks
Thursday, December 4, 2008
A Vision of Students Today
YouTube video by Michael Wesch
2008 UCSC Library Web Survey
2008 UCSC Library Web Survey
Think about data that you have about your users
User-Centered Design
Who are the users of this ‘thing’?
What are the users’ tasks and goals?
What are the users’ experience levels with this ‘thing’, and ‘things’ like it?
What functions do the users need from this ‘thing’?
What information might the users need, and in what form do they need it?
How do users think this ‘thing’ should work?
How can the design of this ‘thing’ facilitate users’ cognitive processes?
Your Users’ Needs
Searchability
Feedback
Tagging
Free service
Collaboration
Aggregation
File sharing
Participation
Web accessibility
Library Staff Needs
Searchability
Feedback
Tagging
Free service
Collaboration
Aggregation
File sharing
Participation
Web accessibility
State of the Library
Shrinking StaffLibrarians – 20% loss in last ten years
Staff
Student Assistants
Shrinking Budgets
Annual + 2 midyear cuts
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