Thursday, January 22, 2009

At first, funny videos. Now a Reference Tool

Using YouTube as a research resource. New trend and interesting statistics.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/business/media/18ping.html?_r=1&_r

Monday, January 19, 2009

Article about Library 2.0 in an African library

Title:
Development of a Library 2.0 Service Model for an African Library
Author(s):
Heila Pienaar, Ina Smith
Journal:
Library Hi Tech News
Year:2008 Volume:25 Issue:5 Page:7 - 10
Abstract:
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of a Library 2.0 service model for an African library. Design/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on the academic library at the University of Pretoria (UP), South Africa. Findings – The UP is well on its way to becoming a Library 2/0 library. Originality/value – This case study may pave the way for other academic libraries to integrate Library 2.0 within their service offering to the benefit of all.

Article URL:
www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/07419050810901933