Web 2.0 Services for Smaller, Underfunded Libraries

This was a dense, fast overview of services/software that libraries can use to implement Web 2.0 services on the cheap.  Lots of information, and hard to even write down all of the stuff she mentioned.  Luckily, the presentation will be posted on her blog (librarianinblack.net) later today.  Some particular interesting points:

• (Once staff is using Instant Messaging) put a MeeboMe box in the catalog (may be difficult in our situation, but probably possible).
• Get a Flickr account (possibly pay for pro) and put pictures up and make promotional items using photos.
• Have teen staff put avatars of themselves on the website (see bottom of this page).
• Have blogs, but don't use the word "blog."
  
• Get on Facebook (see Hennepin County Public Library Facebook page)