May 11, 2007
Promote Library Events using Flickr
We have many wonderful events and exhibits in the library (including this MLibrary2.0 series) that could easily be showcased on the library site using flickr & rss. Seems like all we need to do is set up a flickr group that any library staff could join, they could then add photos of their events to the group, and then using a flickr badge, images could be fed automatically via rss onto the library's news page (or another page designated for this). I'd be glad to set this up if anyone else is interested in sharing their event/exhibit photos on the library website.
Posted by suzchap at 09:42 AM | Comments (5)
May 07, 2007
"Suggestion Box" blog
We could have a blog that is used as a suggestion box. VCU does this http://blog.vcu.edu/libsuggest/ and it seems like it could be really interesting. Patrons could submit their suggestions via a web form (linked to from the gateway?) and then librarians can post it to the blog, assign a category, and respond to it publicly. It could be used for anything from reference questions, to noise complaints, etc. I’d especially be interested in it as a way for patrons to respond to interface issues (like when they find something difficult to use). Of course, we’d need a group of librarians willing to read and respond to questions, but maybe it could be incorporated into the Ask Us services.
Posted by suzchap at 06:18 PM | Comments (0)