Integrating Web 2.0 Tools into Your Web Site Glen Horton ... · Integrating Web 2.0 Tools into Your Web Site Glen Horton, Technology Coordinator SWON Libraries Software is increasingly

Integrating Web 2.0 Tools into Your Web Site

Glen Horton, Technology Coordinator SWON Libraries

Software is increasingly being delivered as a service via the web. Using standards such as RSS and iCal, many of these web-based tools can be integrated with your library’s web site and each other. The presenter will demonstrate how free Web 2.0 tools like Google calendar/maps, Meebo, Del.icio.us, and more ca be used to enhance your library’s web site and let all of your staff easily create content.

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