Social Software in Libraries: the Hows, Whys and What Fors

The document discusses how libraries are using social software and web 2.0 tools. It provides an overview of the social media landscape and common tools like blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, social networks and media sharing. It then gives examples of how libraries can use blogs to share news, events and chronicle their work as well as provide 10 things libraries can do immediately to engage users.