So, in this exercise, I was introduced to the social bookmarking site, Del.icio.us. I liked the concept of the font size of the tags determining the popularity of such tags. I browsed comics, reference, research and photos. I was impressed with the ways you could either go directly to a website which was bookmarked/tagged but also be able to read what other Del.icio.us users had to say about a site as well.
At first, I didn't understand why anyone would want a bookmarking site when you can establish one on your personal computer internet browser. Then as I read about "social bookmarking" I realized for those people who can never remember a website address and may perhaps have to use a computer at a library and can't remember where they found some information, this type of "social bookmarking" website allows an individual to retrieve one's bookmarks from any computer anywhere.
I also read about the idea of a "shared account." This may be useful for a library information desk where many of us have to recreate the wheel if one is not familiar with useful reference-type websites online. If an information desk group added websites into a shared social bookmarking account such as Del.icio.us, it would be a good way to quickly access online reference tools.
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