[Web4lib] Uses of Social Software in Libraries?

[Edward Spodick]

At 11:02 pm -0500 11/10/05, Jeremy Dunck wrote:
> > I tried to visit it, but I had cookies turned off at the time.  Interesting that if you do this, the site will not even tell you what the application is about.  Silly.  Perhaps I will visit again later when I have cookies reactivated, or perhaps not.  If they are a commercial product, then even if I visit again, this configuration problem would really mark against them in my book.  :)
>
>You're right, of course, and I'm not intending to peddle their wares,
>but it would be a shame if you missed the features for that speed
>bump...


We have some faculty who are insistent on not using cookies - and others who simply prefer to avoid them where possible.  This means some sites won't work for them.  Our Library's systems, digital initiatives, etc. will not be included in that list.

I will still try to remember to revisit later to see what they are doing and keep up on tech trends - I just won't be selecting a product for our own use which has such a limitation.

-Edward

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Edward F Spodick, Information Technology Manager
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Library
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