This is my learning 2.0 blog. I think learning 2.0 is a great program. I've seen other participants remark how much they enjoyed the program. I think it's also a great way for a librarian to demonstrate that they understand the basics.
I have tried to start personal blogs before, but have always found the privacy issue a bit of a dilemna. I'm concious of the whole world being able to read what I write, and therefore don't want to say anything I'd later regret. I've read about the dangers of social media and privacy, especially when it comes to employment. Personally, I do think a lot of it is common sense- don't say anything you wouldn't be happy for your company to read if you're going to make yourself easy to identify.
I like the ideas of libraries using blogs to share information. It's a good way to keep people up to date with what's going on in the library. Blogs also provide the opportunity for your users to comment on what's happening in the library. They can raise some really good discussions. I particularly like it when libraries incorporate pictures and scanned images from their collection- it's a great way to publicise the library's holdings.
I am a big fan of LISnews, the Library and Information Science blog. I try and read it in an RSS reader so I can decide which posts are relevant and which are not.
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