Online communities

Abstract

Purpose

This paper seeks to explore how new communication technologies could be used in a library.

Design/methodology/approach

Discusses the implications of using podcasts, blogs, and wikis in a library environment.

Findings

While the author remains skeptical of the widespread application of podcasts and vodcasts for most libraries due to the dry nature of the content generally on offer, there are exceptions with special collections, music and art libraries especially. Blogs and wikis present more potential to most libraries in disseminating the type of information and assistance that libraries tend to provide.

Originality/value

The article looks at how libraries could implement the use of podcasts, blogs, and wikis.

Citation

Maxymuk, J. (2007), "Online communities", The Bottom Line, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 54-57. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450710747461