Document (#29498)

Author

Clyde, L.A.

Title

Weblogs and libraries

Imprint

Oxford : Chandos

Year

2004

Pages

XXIV, 181 S

Isbn

1-84334-096-8 (hb)
1-84334-085-2 (pb)

Abstract

This book discusses the topic of 'weblogs and libraries' from two main perspectives: weblogs as sources of information for libraries and librarians; and weblogs as tools that libraries can use to promote their services and to provide a means of communication with their clients. It begins with an overview of the whole weblog and blogging phenomenon and traces its development over the last six years. The many different kinds of weblogs are outlined (including personal weblogs, community weblogs, multimedia weblogs). The problem of locating weblogs is addressed through a discussion of weblog directories, search engines and other finding tools. Chapters include using weblogs as sources of information in the library or information service, the options for creating a weblog, and managing the library's own weblog.

Content

Key Features - No other book currently available specifically addresses this highly topical subject - Weblogs are becoming more important as sources of up-to-date information an many different topics, and so librarians need to be aware of these resources, how they are created and by whom - Weblogs are already important as sources of news and current professional information in the field of library and information science; this book helps librarians to become familiar with the best weblogs in this field - While relatively few libraries have created their own weblogs, the use of weblogs has been recommended in the library/information press as a way of providing information for library patrons; this book helps library managers to make decisions about a weblog for their library

Footnote

Rez. in: B.I.T. online 8(2005) H.2, S.202 (J. Plieninger): "Weblogs oder Blogs, zu deutsch: Netztagebücher, machen seit einigen Jahren als neue Kommunikationsform im World Wide Web Furore. Waren es zunächst einzelne Menschen, welche über Weblogs Informationen und Meinungen transportierten, so entwickeln sich Weblogs zunehmend zu Medien, durch welche auch von Institutionen Marketinginformationen an Nutzer/Kunden verteilt werden. Freilich ist dabei zu beachten, dass es sich bei Weblogs nicht unbedingt um ein Ein-WegMedium handelt: Indem die Nutzer oft vom Betreiber des Weblogs die Möglichkeit bekommen, Kommentare abzugeben, bekommt ein Weblog so einen Forencharakter, indem die angebotene Information diskutiert wird bzw. werden kann. Wenn man sich der Dienstleistungen seiner Institution sicher ist und die Außendarstellung souverän zu handhaben vermag, kann man also mittels eines Weblogs Inhalte gut transportieren und Rückmeldungen direkt entgegennehmen. Falls nicht, kann man auf die Kommentarfunktion auch verzichten. Wer sich überlegt, eventuell ein Weblog als weiteres Marketinginstrument und zur Hebung des Images der Bibliothek einzuführen, der bekommt mit diesem Werk eine umfassende Einführung. Die Autorin ist Professorin an einer bibliothekarischen Ausbildungsstätte in, Island und gibt hier einen Überblick über Weblogs im allgemeinen und ihren Einsatz im bibliothekarischen Feld im besonderen. Nach einem Überblick über die Weblogs als neues Phänomen des Internets bietet sie eine Einschätzung von Blogs als Informationsquellen, schildert danach die Suche nach Weblogs bzw. nach Inhalten von Weblogs. Sodann behandelt sie Weblogs in der Bibliotheks- und Informationswissenschaft und geht weiter auf Weblogs ein, die von Bibliotheken erstellt werden. Danach kommt der praktische Teil: Wie man ein Weblog einrichtet und - meiner Meinung nach das wichtigste Kapitel - wie man es managt. Am Schluss gibt sie Auskunft über Quellen zu Informationen über Blogs. Ein Stichwortregister schließt den Band ab.
Wenngleich in diesem Text ausnahmslos angelsächsische Blogs und Ressourcen genannt werden, so stellt er dennoch eine ausgezeichnete Einführung dar, welche wenig Wünsche offen lässt. Nicht nur sind die Sachverhalte knapp, didaktisch und gut strukturiert dargestellt, es herrscht auch ein ausgewogenes Verhältnis zwischen Anleitungstext, statistischen Zahlen, illustrierten Beispielen und Bibliographie. Wer auch immer überlegt, die Mitteilungen seiner Bibliothek in Form eines Weblogs auf der Homepage anzubieten und den Lesern eventuell Rückmeldung in Form von Kommentaren zu ermöglichen, der hat hier die Möglichkeit, sich kompetent über das neue Feld zu informieren."

Theme

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