Lassie Worcester Final
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This document provides an overview of the LASSIE project which explored how libraries can use social software and Web 2.0 technologies. The project conducted a literature review and 5 case studies on using tools like RSS, blogs, social bookmarking, podcasting and Facebook. The case studies found that these technologies have potential to engage users if libraries continue experimenting with emerging tools. While the impact is unclear, social software is important for libraries to consider adopting.
![Thanks for listening! Jane Secker [email_address] Further reading Godwin, P and Parker, J. (2008) Information Literacy Meets Library 2.0. Facet Publishing. LASSIE blog: http:// elearning.lse.ac.uk/blogs/socialsoftware /](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/lassieworcesterfinal-1216051114568990-8/85/Lassie-Worcester-Final-37-320.jpg)
Lassie Worcester Final
- 1. Libraries and social software: an overview Dr Jane Secker Centre for Learning Technology London School of Economics and Political Science University of Worcester: 11 th July 2008
- 2. Outline of talk Based on findings from the LASSIE project What is web 2.0? What is Library 2.0? A snapshot of library activity related to web 2.0 technologies including: RSS technologies Blogs Social networking Social bookmarking Some issues to consider for today….
- 3. LASSIE Libraries and social software in education Nine month project funded by University of London’s Centre for Distance Education Several project partners Literature review to provide a snapshot of activity Five case studies to explore different technologies Lassie filming on location in Florida. Photo courtesy State Archive of Florida
- 5. Project Overview Literature review of libraries and social software and distance learners (draft and final version) Review of web 2.0 tools and what libraries are currently doing Five case studies using social software to investigate how these technologies might enhance the experience of the distance (and full time) learner? Students were on UoL External Programme Tried to provide real evidence about what works and what is useful
- 6. What is web 1.0? Web 1.0 - the user as a consumer Web editors created content Limited interactivity Communication via e-mail Dial-up connections Software on PC
- 7. What is Web 2.0 Using web as a platform for Communication Interactivity Sharing Storing information User generated content- blogs, wikis, social networks Always connected
- 8. Some features of web 2.0 Services rather than software Hosted remotely / not locally Social interaction Inclusion of ‘user generated content’ Tagging Re-usable data Syndication / feed enabled Easy to use….
- 9. What is Library 2.0? From Michael Habib’s Flickr site (Licensed under Creative Commons): http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=222296001&size=o
- 10. How are librarians responding? With enthusiasm and experimentation! Lots of examples of practical applications UK still someway behind the US Staff development an issue Some librarians have seen it as a threat, bandwagon, something to be ignored JISC currently exploring this area with the TILE project
- 11. RSS / news feeds Phil Bradley argues RSS underlies web 2.0 A new way of reading the web Content brought to you via a reader or aggregator Great for keeping up to date Content can be re-used elsewhere The BBC have an excellent overview of what RSS is and how it works
- 13. RSS from a blog RSS from a database
- 14. Web 2.0 library catalogues Features include: User reviews and ratings Tagging of items Using loan data to make recommendations RSS capability for example to generate new book lists All linked to overall trend to make library catalogues meet user’s expectations (largely based their use of Amazon)
- 16. Aquabrowser
- 17. Libraries and blogging Libraries and librarians are starting to embrace blogging Increasingly blogs used for Library news – can target specific audiences LASSIE blog invaluable for reflection, comments, news Requires a more informal written approach?
- 18. Madison-Jefferson County Public library blog
- 20. Libraries and social bookmarking Sites like del.icious allow users to share / access their bookmarks Excellent for resource sharing Several libraries have developed their own social bookmarking tools Several libraries using del.icio.us to maintain lists of internet resources Flexible, portable, customisable
- 22. Libraries and social networking OCLC report suggested libraries didn’t have a role to play in social networking Despite this relatively high usage of sites such as Facebook by librarians Groups used for professional networking Pages can be created by organisations Many library related applications in Facebook The jury is still out!
- 23. Library pages in Facebook
- 24. The LASSIE case studies These aimed to gather further evidence of what might work Also offer best practice advice All available on project website Explored five key areas: Presenting reading lists to students Resource sharing with students Podcasting for teaching information literacy skills Blogging and libraries Facebook and libraries
- 25. Case Study 1: Reading lists and social software Used social software to present reading lists to students as an alternative to paper lists and commercial reading list systems A reading list for LSE external programme students was selected for inclusion Tested out CiteULike , H20 Playlists , Bibsonomy and LibraryThing Piloted with distance learners and feedback gathered Students liked online reading lists with book jackets!
- 26. CiteULike
- 27. LibraryThing.com
- 28. Case study 2: Social bookmarking Exploring social bookmarking as a way of creating a subject guide of internet resources for students using del.icio.us Allows you to create a list of resources for specific groups Created a list for PGCE students at IoE which they could add resources to Del.icio.us very flexible and easy to use Could be problematic to add library resources to this type of list Highly valuable as a personal tool and easy to embed into other websites / services e.g. Facebook and Moodle
- 30. Case Study 3: Podcasting Literature review revealed information literacy is a key challenge for distance learning librarians. Podcasting offers a new way of developing training materials Created an online ‘ screencast ’ including powerpoint and audio on citing and referencing Feedback from students gathered through a survey Attracted considerable interest from other libraries
- 31. The screencast
- 32. Case Study 4: Blogging and libraries Maintained LASSIE Blog since March 2007 and now addicted to writing a blog! Highly valuable for publicity, documenting progress, reflecting and getting (some) feedback More readers than the departmental blog! Informal posts get more responses Still difficult to gauge who is reading it Features such as using RSS to push content onto a website most valuable Includes best practice for bloggers
- 33. The LASSIE Blog
- 34. Other useful web 2.0 tools SlideShare – share your powerpoints Flickr –find images you can use under a creative commons licence You Tube – liven up teaching sessions! Google Reader or another feed reader to keep up to date with blogs and other sites with RSS
- 35. Key lessons from LASSIE You can teach an old dog new tricks! Social software has the potential to reach out to users in new ways Libraries and librarians need to continue to experiment with emerging technologies and many are keen! Way ahead not clear but social software is important and not just a passing fad The wiki way and beta is good!
- 36. Questions and issues… Can libraries ignore web 2.0 technologies and survive? Can academics / teachers ignore web 2.0 technologies? How do we cope with the staff development (and other) challenges? Which tools do currently use / would like to use in your work? What does web 2.0 offer libraries in terms of teaching / information literacy?
- 37. Thanks for listening! Jane Secker [email_address] Further reading Godwin, P and Parker, J. (2008) Information Literacy Meets Library 2.0. Facet Publishing. LASSIE blog: http:// elearning.lse.ac.uk/blogs/socialsoftware /