1. What do you see as the differences between the five blogs I asked you to subscribe to in terms of the type of blog and type of post (genre, length, etc.).
It seems as though all five of the blogs are different and thus valuable in their own ways. David Lee King is very much concentrated on technology and how to utilize the newest technology in libraries. The latest entry is on e-books. This is very important to talk about because it is a major format of library materials and is growing daily. Librarian by Day is formatted more like a newspaper which makes it easy to look at different pieces, but the reader must click on the piece to read the full article. These are about many aspects of libraries. The Distant Librarian is filled with library news not particularly centered around one type of library while The Librarians Commute is more geared to academic libraries. These two are very different in their content. In the Library with a Lead Pipe seems to relate personal experiences to libraries looking at it from a different aspect. It is full of information but more in an opinion based way. Some have very long entries and some are filled with links with less text. The differences make them interesting.
It seems as though all five of the blogs are different and thus valuable in their own ways. David Lee King is very much concentrated on technology and how to utilize the newest technology in libraries. The latest entry is on e-books. This is very important to talk about because it is a major format of library materials and is growing daily. Librarian by Day is formatted more like a newspaper which makes it easy to look at different pieces, but the reader must click on the piece to read the full article. These are about many aspects of libraries. The Distant Librarian is filled with library news not particularly centered around one type of library while The Librarians Commute is more geared to academic libraries. These two are very different in their content. In the Library with a Lead Pipe seems to relate personal experiences to libraries looking at it from a different aspect. It is full of information but more in an opinion based way. Some have very long entries and some are filled with links with less text. The differences make them interesting.
2. What types of posts do you find most appealing to read and why?
I like a post to grab my attention with a catching title and maybe a picture. If I am captured from the beginning, I will more likely read the entire post and take something from it. I liked David's blog because I am interesting in technology and the new wave thoughts. I think posts that include some personal voice are easier to read because it is not so dry. Blogs are more personal than academic papers by far and should be written as such. When the writer pays attention to the audience, the voice is obvious.
I like a post to grab my attention with a catching title and maybe a picture. If I am captured from the beginning, I will more likely read the entire post and take something from it. I liked David's blog because I am interesting in technology and the new wave thoughts. I think posts that include some personal voice are easier to read because it is not so dry. Blogs are more personal than academic papers by far and should be written as such. When the writer pays attention to the audience, the voice is obvious.
3. What three library blogs did you subscribe to? Please include a 1-3 sentence description of each one.
As asked for this assignment I also subscribed to three other blogs. Those were School Library Monthly Gizmodo, and 3000 Books. I also had a previous subscription to School Library Journal. I am a school librarian so these will be helpful in my everyday life.
School Library Monthly- This is all about school libraries. The schools are moving to a common core curriculum across the nation and this explains how the library is part of that. It has an academic feel but also has project ideas to do with children,
Gizmodo- This is a technology blog. It is not based in libraries but can be very useful for librarians to stay current with the latest gadgets and their uses. I like to know what the kids are exposed to daily so I can utilize the capabilities in the library.
3000 Books- This is full of book reviews, summaries, and information about new and interesting books out there. It will be useful for book selection or suggestions.
As asked for this assignment I also subscribed to three other blogs. Those were School Library Monthly Gizmodo, and 3000 Books. I also had a previous subscription to School Library Journal. I am a school librarian so these will be helpful in my everyday life.
School Library Monthly- This is all about school libraries. The schools are moving to a common core curriculum across the nation and this explains how the library is part of that. It has an academic feel but also has project ideas to do with children,
Gizmodo- This is a technology blog. It is not based in libraries but can be very useful for librarians to stay current with the latest gadgets and their uses. I like to know what the kids are exposed to daily so I can utilize the capabilities in the library.
3000 Books- This is full of book reviews, summaries, and information about new and interesting books out there. It will be useful for book selection or suggestions.
4. Based on the blogs you chose, what are some of the characteristics that you think make a library blog successful?
When a blog is giving new information to people an not just perpetuating old information it can be useful. I also love blogs that give ideas of things to implement into my library. One mind will never be better than many minds together. Library blogs give us a chance as a community of librarians to share knowledge. When blogs so this they seem to be successful.
When a blog is giving new information to people an not just perpetuating old information it can be useful. I also love blogs that give ideas of things to implement into my library. One mind will never be better than many minds together. Library blogs give us a chance as a community of librarians to share knowledge. When blogs so this they seem to be successful.
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