Libraries Get Personal: Facebook Applications, Google Gadgets, and MySpace Profiles
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to describe applications, gadgets, and profiles that libraries have developed and distributed through the Facebook, iGoogle, and MySpace communities.
Design/methodology/approach
provides a general review.
Findings
Growing number of libraries and library‐related organizations are creating practical tools using Web 2.0 technologies.
Originality/value
Librarians need to keep abreast of and experiment with these new methods of packaging and delivering information.
Keywords
Citation
Harris, A. and Lessick, S. (2007), "Libraries Get Personal: Facebook Applications, Google Gadgets, and MySpace Profiles", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 30-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050710836018
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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