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VALA2006 Session 4 Volke

VALA2006Encouraging interaction online: the emerging roles of blogs/wikis/RSS in fostering and encouraging user participation

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 4: New Technology
Wednesday 8 February 2006, 15:10 – 15:40
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-4-volke

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperSean Volke

Electronic Solutions Consultant, Thomson Gale Australia/NZ
http://gale.cengage.com.au

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Abstract

This paper provides an overview of three technologies: blogs, RSS and wikis. It gives an introduction to each and explores how they are being used within the library community. RSS is of particular interest to libraries; it provides opportunities for interacting with library users and is already being incorporated into library catalogues and websites. Wikis too show promise for future development.

 

VALA2006 Session 4 Jeffries

VALA2006Exploring the application of RSS for library staff professional development and SDI services

VALA 2006 CONCURRENT SESSION 4: New Technology
Wednesday 8 February 2006, 14:35 – 15:05
Persistent URL: http://www.vala.org.au/vala2006-proceedings/vala2006-session-4-jeffries

VALA Peer Reviewed PaperSandra Jeffries

Manager Client Services, University of Southern Queensland Library
http://libcat.usq.edu.au

Corey Wallis

Electronic Services Officer, University of Southern Queensland Library
http://libcat.usq.edu.au

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VALA2006 Session 4 Jeffries Paper 141.27 KB
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Abstract

Blog and XML feed technologies have provided new opportunities for information dissemination and communication. The University of Southern Queensland Library developed a virtual professional Reading Room using these technologies to provide a centralised, easily-accessible source for professional reading, based on SDI principles. The Reading Room also provides a discussion space so that Library staff can exchange views on readings of interest. This paper outlines the goals of the initiative, the processes used to establish the Reading Room, and the challenges dealt with along the way. Finally, it provides a preliminary evaluation of outcomes of the initiative and plans for the future.