11th readings

1st reading
I could not find this reading without having to pay for it.

2nd reading
I found this article interesting. I am all for free ways in which libraries can increase their serve to patrons. It would be a way in which libraries can help each other and build on their knowledge. Wikis seem to be a simple way to organize information. As a librarian, organization is a key job description. Also, patrons can easily access the information on a wiki.

3rd reading
Social tagging is a great idea. I am glad Stanford and the University of Pennsylvania have incorporated it into the library. Social tagging is like free cataloging. It helps to organize the information for the common person to find. There are huge cooperation that depend on social tagging like Flickr. I believe more libraries need to jump on the bandwagon. It is a great tool which can be Incorporated with minimum costs.

4th reading
This video with Jimmy Wales was extremely interesting. I did not know that the English sites of wikipedia only make up about 1/3 of the organization. I would have thought it to be bigger than that. In addition, I liked his response to reporters on academics hating wikipedia. His use of his Harvard email was brilliant. After all, I have found the wikipedia sites used for this class extremely helpful.