14: LibraryThing

Not sure how useful this will be on a professional basis until the next step, but I can see possible benefits on a personal level. It seems a way to promote books (I have one to try for the next exercise), although I can't see myself paying for the service.

13 (Reflection)

Hmmm; not really doing this to the prescribed timetable. But better late and all that. A few useful things have come out the sessions, especially slideshare and delicious. Also the possibility of using flickr for posters, etc. Been trying to create a general RSS feed for the library website to promote general activities rather than simply new books; will keep plugging at this for a while before going to twitter etc. for advice.

Delicious (12)

Yes, definitely will be creating a site relevant to the Divinity Library and creating a link for the library homepage: will be a good addition to the new library website when it is finally up. Will also create one for me personally for use on the enquiry desk. Obviously need to do necessary precautions about validity and usefulness, just because many people tag a site ... However, it is useful to see what other library staff etc. are doing

Slideshare (11)

This is one of the most useful of the Cam23 things so far. Plenty of great ideas for both content and style of presentations. Plenty of Cambridge sites like the University induction. Obviously with content on the web, it is easy to transport your presentation and make tweaks where necessary. Next month I will be preparing a presentation for the new postgrads and will certainly be using this.

Using images (10)

I'm currently exploring Creative Commons in Flickr with regards to getting some new posters designed for the library. Plenty of choice!

Flickr (9)

Flickr is a fantastic resource; have been a long-time admirer of the site viewing photos from family and friends. I'm not sure you would use any of the resources whilst creating a professional website but can certainly be used to highlight the architectural delights of buildings as Cambridge University has done. I prefer exploring the site rather than getting an RSS feed from anyone in particular.

Tagging (8)

Back after a long time away ...

As a researcher, I would simply pay no any attention to items tagged by other users: wouldn't trust the results or those who created them. I never found the ones on sites like Amazon very useful.