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Slough Library is currently looking into using web 2.0 in a number of ways. We're shortly going to set up a local history wiki. We are hoping to target people who remember Slough over the last few decades in a hope to get them to help answer those annoying local studies questions that books can't answer - questions like "what was that road like in the 1960s" or "does anyone recognize this photo". Our new library website will have RSS feeds. This will hopefully keep readers up to date. Our public information database, www.SloughCommunity.info <http://www.sloughcommunity.info/> , is user led in as much as the public is given passwords to edit and update their own group's information. We're also having a module added to our local history website, www.SloughHistoryOnline.org.uk <http://www.sloughhistoryonline.org.uk/> , which will allow users to add their own memories, pictures etc. We've also made sure that it has lots of links on wikipedia. We would also like to play with podcasts. Best wishes, Tony Pilmer Local Studies Librarian Slough Library -----Original Message----- From: lis-pub-libs: UK Public Libraries [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Richard Sherratt Sent: 09 April 2008 11:10 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Web 2.0 in Public Libraries Dear all, I am studying for an MSc in Information and Library Management and currently planning my dissertation topic. I hope to look at how libraries have made use of Web 2.0. This is just a preliminary request for information from those working in public libraries. I am wondering whether any public libraries have made use of Web 2.0 (e.g. blogs, wikis, RSS, facebook)? Yours faithfully, Richard Sherratt ________________________________ A prize an hour, 24 hours a day. Try Big Snap now! <http://www.bigsnapsearch.com%0d%0a%20%0d%0a> 'Disclaimer: You should be aware that all e-mails received and sent by this Council are subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and therefore may be disclosed to a third party. (The information contained in this message or any of its attachments may be privileged and confidential and intended for the exclusive use of the addressee). The views expressed may not be official policy but the personal views of the originator. If you are not the addressees any disclosure, reproduction, distribution, other dissemination or use of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error please return it to the originator and confirm that you have deleted all copies of it. All messages sent by this organisation are checked for viruses using the latest antivirus products. This does not guarantee a virus has not been transmitted. Please therefore ensure that you take your own precautions for the detection and eradication of viruses.'