Web 2.0

Social Networking = Cheating?

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Ryerson University in Toronto has punished a student for creating a study group on Facebook. According to the University, by creating an online study group in which students could discuss assignments and class lectures, the student had created “the potential for cheating on a large scale.”
As this article points out, Ryerson’s actions are a […]

A modest proposal…

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

For the class I’m taking on Web 2.0, our newest assignment is to write a proposal for implementing a web 2.0 technology in our library, and to share it in our blog.  So, here goes…
For my library, I’d like to propose the use of a blog.  Blogs, or weblogs, are a web publishing platform that […]

RSS and me.

Monday, September 24th, 2007

My Web 2.0 class has moved on to discussing RSS. So, I wanted to share some blogs that I subscribe to.
LisNews - Everything from intellectual property to funny library anecdotes. A good source for what’s going on in the library world.
LisJobs - Even if you’re not looking, it’s always wise to know what […]

Web 2.0 Connecting with the Community Using Social Software

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

I’m taking Meredith Farkas‘ class, “Web 2.0: Connecting with the Community Using Social Software”.  We’ll be discussing a lot of issues around the subject of how social software can benefit libraries.  As part of the class, we’re asked to blog.  Since I already try to discuss library issues here, it seems like these assignments should […]