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Publication date: 2 October 2009

Maryanne Gosling, Glenn Harper and Michelle McLean

The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences of three public libraries near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia of using Web 2.0 tools to reach existing and new users.

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to share the experiences of three public libraries near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia of using Web 2.0 tools to reach existing and new users.

Design/methodology/approach

Using blogs and other social software and mash‐ups, Casey‐Cardinia Library Corporation, Eastern Regional Libraries and Frankston Library Service are opening up their web sites and services to their communities and giving voice to their users. The various tools are described and how the libraries are making use of them is detailed.

Findings

That Web 2.0 tools can be successfully utilised by public libraries to provide enhanced services to their users.

Originality/value

The paper provides practical examples of how Web 2.0 tools can be used by public libraries. It is of particular value to public libraries that are interested in or already providing service to their users using Web 2.0 tools.

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The Electronic Library, vol. 27 no. 5
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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Publication date: 13 November 2009

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The Electronic Library, vol. 27 no. 6
Type: Research Article
ISSN: 0264-0473

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