Today I learned about how the Internet and the Web 2.0 are allowing the library community and users to connect using a host of sites and tools below.
Book Group Resources
Book Reviews
Online Book Communities
Books on your phone – I’m not sure I would like this. I need to have larger print.
Kindle and Sony Reader – These may be good for textbooks, or it would be convenient when you go on a trip and don’t have a lot of luggage space for packing books.
I looked at several of the Book Group Resources and I really liked the “What Should I Read Next?” I had some fun looking up some of my favorite books and finding other books from the same author. I also called my mother and looked up some of her favorite authors.
I personally like the idea of reading a book or newspaper, or magazine. I find that more relaxing. I don’t think the Kindle and Sony Reader are for me, but I can see how the younger generation would be attracted to them. They have been using computers, cell phones, video games, etc. all of their lives and they are comfortable with all of the new gadgets.
I liked the PowerPoint by Lee Rainie. He said that for “Libraries to survive the new Media Ecosystem “ they should “Think of yourself as an information hub—an aggregator and linker to others who have useful, interesting material. Links are the currency of the internet, partnerships/affiliates relations are the norm. That’s how you build social capital.”
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