Blogging in libraries

In library school I took an Internet Fundamentals and Design class. In this class we discussed many of these 23 things that will be coming in the weeks ahead. I participated in a group project about blogging and how it could be used in libraries. We decided to created a fictional librarian who was interested in using her blog to speak to other young librarians out in cyberspace, but also as a way to interact with patrons. We posted various things about Reader's Advisory, library programs, book reviews and general information about upcoming events that others might be interested in. I think this is a good way to promote the library as an information place on multiple levels. So I think the most successful library blogs that I've seen were well advertised, updated regularly and contained pertinent information.

Another good way to utilize blogs in a library setting is setting one up for the librarians and staff in a particular department. This way that can access the information they may need to know about from home or work. A blog is a less formal way to discuss things that are going on in a department. A blog can also be used to foster a stronger sense of community in a library as well. These are some ideas that I have about blogging and libraries.