Sunday, January 28, 2007

Social Software

This is Week 5 of RCPL Tech Challenge

I found social software to be interesting but not something that I think I would use at this time. I must admit that the time I spend reading all of the rss feeds and blogs leaves little for any other "social computer time". I do enjoy reading about the dogs and cats and their friends at Dogster and Catster. This is a great way to have a pet without feeding or walking it!

The Hennepin Library MySpace was interesting. I can see RCPL using MySpace especially for reaching the teen groups. It could be used for all ages but MySpace seems to be a more appropriate venue for teens than adults or children. Am I showing my age here? I found it amusing that Hennepin lists itself as female in its profile!

The Charlotte loft @ ImaginOn was fantastic. I really liked the idea of the Monopoly game tournament. Would that work for us?

Again, it seems the library uses of social software is limited only by our imagination.






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1 comment:

ETC said...

So glad you spent some time exploring social software - and sounds like you picked out a few new pets! You have successfully completed the 5th Tech Challenge mission - you're halfway there!!