Author: Bhatt, Jay

Source: Library Hi Tech News incorporating Online and CD Notes, Volume 22, Number 9, 2005 , pp. 28-32(5)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - To describe new features and functionality of blogging and share a range of applications in the library environment. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - Demonstrates the range of applications and suggests that this is a new information medium that is likely to have a keen presence for a long while as more users engage in the related activities and depend on Blogs and RSS for their sources of information. <B>Findings</B> - Implementations in ways librarians never expected are now becoming common and the role of blogging and the challenges associated with tracking content on blogs remains of great interest. The wide spectrum of information sources and functionality of blogs proves to be ever-changing. <B>Originality/value</B> - Provides library community new ideas in how to implement blogs that will serve users in creative, positive and meaningful ways.

Keywords: Communication; Communication technologies; Computer applications; Libraries

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/07419050510640512

Publication date: 2005-10-01

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