New version of the University of Huddersfield Library's Tag Cloud, as created by David Pattern.
Tags and Controlled vocabularies. How these two will partner up and get along will be interesting. Maybe tags will complement library subject headings and make it more user driven as that is the message coming out of Library 2.0. Tags are more intuitive and perhaps that will bridge the gap between subject headings and the customer. As the last article points out 'tag clouds are diverse connections not focussed expertise.'
The other points that struck a chord with me are that in the first article libraries should move away from the 'just in case' collection. That will demote libraries to the same league as Paper Plus as opposed to Borders or the more unique booksellers such as Unity books. However, I do totally agree with the last article by Dr Schulz. Comments about the library as a space and a sanctuary will become more important along with a well informed librarian who can cut through all the hype. I am disappointed in the amount of advertising being shoved my way when looking at sites like Technorati.
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