Michael SensibaNext Generation LibrarianWayne State Universityao9754@wayne.edu

SERVICE:

Blogger.com

ALTERNATIVE:

Wordpress.com

WHAT DOES IT DO?Displays text and/or multimedia content (blog) in reversechronological order. May allow viewer comments.WHY CREATE ONE? To display information on the webWHY READ ONE? To gather information or opinion provided by the authorEXAMPLEUse a blog to create interest in your teen reading program.URL:http://www.blogger.com

SERVICE:

pbwiki.com

ALTERNATIVE:

wikispaces.com

WHAT DOES IT DO?Allows collaboration in the creation of one or more web pages.Changes may be trackable and the wiki can be private or public, eitherin authoring or in viewing. Wiki pages can allow discussion.WHY CREATE ONE? To work collaboratively with people on content, which may ultimatelybe shared with others via the web.WHY READ ONE? To access information in the wiki and in some cases, to contributeinformation to it.EXAMPLEUse a wiki to plan a library event.URL:http://www.pbwiki.com