Authors : S. S. Pradhan
Page Nos : 232 to 240
Description :
The use of ICT has opened a wide range of possibilities to libraries. Hence, the Impact of ICT tools and
services which have influenced the library services. With the evolution of ICT, Web 2.0 which has
dynamic, interactive and collaborative platform that facilitate exchange of information and knowledge
amongst its users. Most of the Web 2.0 tools and services such as social networks, RSS feeds, blogs,
podcasts video sharing, instant messaging, tagging and social bookmarking etc., are opening new avenues
and giving libraries the ability to offer the improved, customer-driven services to the user. Similarly, it is
also used to promote instant information services by librarians. The paper highlights the Web 2.0 concept,
features, tools, services and applications of Web 2.0 in libraries.
Keywords: Web 2.0, ICT, Social Network, RSS Feeds, Blogs,
