Exercise 11,The London Library, California State Library Manly library

Canada Bay library is using flickr, only  for local studies service ,also  It has  Canada Bay Connections Blog hovewer the project targets "To preserve the library's photographic collection and at the same time provide the community with greater access to local heritage by making the images accessible through the internet." that means it is good for local studies service but not useful for the other services.

I recommend  blog and flickr for children,youth and adult services. People  will get recent information with blog , that library  provides  such as  exhibition, events, activities,new books  or information for new books. With Flickr, library can share all the photos of the library activities for kids ,adults and youth.   Also clients can  post , share  their comments.

I found  Web 2 technologies at The London Library  that have a Blog and it has facebook and twitter option to go Twitter, Blogger comments fields.   These are the links below:

 http://www.londonlibrary.co.uk/

http://blog.londonlibrary.co.uk/

Also California  State Library have really good blog that have RSS,Archive,Ask me anything  options. Also have facebook and twitter to go Twitter, Blogger comments fields like The London Library.

http://www.library.ca.gov/
http://californiastatelibrary.tumblr.com/post/35845857458/for-your-reading-and-viewing-pleasure

Manly library

Moreover I checked Manly Library for Web 2 technologies. The library is using blog for some library service. I recommend this web 2 technology  for my local library.There is a list below .

Manly Local Studies

http://manlylocalstudies.blogspot.com.au/

This Weblog provides Manly's current historical research . It has information on recent discoveries and initiatives in local history work.  Users and  readers can share,information and memories of their own from the history of Manly. Also they can join in discussions regarding some topic of Manly history, such as family history or street history.  
 

Novel Ideas

The Novel Ideas Weblog provides fiction book reviews and recommendations from staff, upcoming events and other book news. Also It has useful links to recommended readings lists. Library clients can to post their own comments,  about books they have read. 

 Manly Families

The Manly Families Weblog is a very good ,useful resource for anyone who is interested in preparing their own family history. It has useful articles and  links to other relevant sites.

http://manlyfamilies.blogspot.com.au/

The Wednesday Club

The Wednesday Club provides many information for kids activities such as competitions, enjoying crafts,music,art and games .The blog is intended for children 8+

http://wednesdayclubmanly.blogspot.com.au/

Youth at the Beaches

The blog is a young adult online resource to find information  about what events, workshops and competitions are on around Manly. Also users can  share own ideas , read and  write reviews on books, gigs and shows.

http://libraryyouthmanly.blogspot.com.au/

Manly Library Youth Photography Competition

http://manlylibraryyouthphotography.blogspot.com.au/

The blog provide information for the The Annual Manly Library Youth Photography Competition