Final post

Well, this is my last post for this round of Web 2.0 activities. These activities built on what I learned the first time around, with some new things thrown in. The animation activities were lots of fun but a slow process! I could see these Web 2.0 tools being used effectively for presentations (especially for kids and teens) and as an introduction to the library (such as a cartoon on the ACL website showing kids how to find nonfiction in the library, or how to approach homework tasks). The genealogy websites would definitely be of use to some of our customers - family history research is really popular.

I think the book club websites were OK, but not so appropriate for avid nonfiction readers like myself (most were fiction-focused). I think it would have been a good idea to look into some New Zealand resources, or ones that better reflect what New Zealanders want and need online (such as local news). Some online tools that would be of use to many customers include: interactive computer skills, library skills, career skills (interviews and writing CVs and cover letters) and anything involving uploading/downloading music, photos and other media. It would be great if we had some way of introducing customers to all these great Web 2.0 tools, as links on the ACL website or in a separate blog or something.

It's been fun, and I'm looking forward to the next round!