Librarians the ultimate Search Engines

women librarians of "desk set"
Originally uploaded by library_mistress

I love the idea of librarians promoting their skills and knowledge this way but I am unsure of the usefulness of this from our library's point of view. I guess it is like Ask Now but done in a less formal manner. Also, it worries me if some people take the advice they are given on these answer boards to heart. How does Yahoo make sure that the answers are reliable and correct.
This technology could be used to allow the Ask Now service to be placed on our website and it then may become part of our Information request services. Just an idea
Emma S

Library Thing

library thing
Originally uploaded by checrusader

I have just added a few titles to Library Thing. This would be a great addition to our website for any unique and interesting new items. It would be fantastic for public libraries. We would have to see how they are for Aust content. But they do have links to our catalogue and various other Aust libraries. So, I guess it would be relatively easy to use on our website. On a personal note, it seems like a great way to get recommendations from other readers. But still this all takes time. Something I find I have little to spare.
Emma S

Social Bookmarking etc

Bucket List
Originally uploaded by er3465

Hi
Just have been looking around del.icio.us and I am not really sure about it. It does seem to be an interesting way to organise bookmarks, I do have so many. But I already have my bookmarks listed and filed in my own way and it would take alot of work redoing them all on del.icio.us. But for libraries I think there is a possibility that this technology could be useful on internet link pages and also on a staff intranet, but there would have to be some viability testing on its necessity and usefulness.
Emma S

Videos

I had a look at some library related videos in Youtube and Google video. I found the way they were used to promote different kind of libraries interesting. I especially liked the intro to the British library video. I can see applications for the State Libary both in promotion and also for use as training tools. Also for inclusion on our web site so clients can become familiar with the library before they come in.

Can I get this video to work on my blog??? Yes it works!!

knowledge tree

knowledge tree
Originally uploaded by Tatiana Cardeal

I have added a some rss clips to my blog though Google reader. this was not the most straight forward of processes and it means that I will have to keep on reading and sharing artilces using reader. It is a good way to let people know what interests you and perhaps share something new and delightful.

Jerwood Library

Jerwood Library
Originally uploaded by . Andrew Dunn .

I have become abit addicted to adding photoes to my blog. There are some amazing pictures of libaries and this one in Cambridge is a fantastic additon to the architecture of the university city.