Web 2.0 in the Workplace and Beyond: Catching the Wave
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The document discusses trends in using Web 2.0 technologies in the workplace and beyond. It provides an overview of Web 2.0 and 3.0 concepts and definitions. It also shares the results of a survey on the purpose, usage, and interactivity of Web 2.0 technologies. Examples are given of how various organizations like National Geographic, federal government agencies, and professional associations are using technologies like wikis, blogs, social networking sites, and more to collaborate internally and engage external communities. Challenges and opportunities of adopting these new technologies are also addressed.
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Web 2.0 in the Workplace and Beyond: Catching the Wave
- 1. Web 2.0 in the Workplace and Beyond: Catching the Wave Karen Huffman ~ khuffman@ngs.org Libraries & Information Services National Geographic Society LexisNexis Library Week Government Librarian Breakfast Seminar April 2, 2008
- 5. As librarians, our task has always been and remains to use the tools of information technology to serve the needs of information workers or seekers, bearing in mind that all recorded information and its support infrastructure — books and shelves no less than online search engines — is information technology. (May 2003)
- 10. Survey (Q#5): Purpose and Usage
- 12. Survey (Q#8): Reasons for Use
- 13. Landscapes
- 18. Research Database: NG Time Line
- 20. Libraries Wikis
- 23. Mapping our Global Reach
- 25. Wiki Prototype to B2B
- 26. Taxonomies Project Mind Map
- 27. Enterprise Taxonomy: Future NG Gazetteer
- 28. www.metalens.org
- 29. Meta Lens: Working Space
- 33. Blogs
- 35. Government Wikis
- 37. Facebook
- 39. Custom Home Pages: iGoogle
- 40. Second Life
- 47. Thank you!
Editor's Notes
- LexisNexis: Web 2.0 in the Workplace and Beyond! Web 2.0: How life hacks catch the wave! We all only have 24 hours in a day…. Value add, productivity and organizational tips, enhancing and connecting the dots. Bio: Karen Huffman is manager of Knowledge Initiatives for National Geographic's Libraries & Information Services. She is information architect, application developer, and Web 2.0 integrator for the National Geographic's Corporate Intranet which was selected as one of the top 10 intranets by Nielsen Norman Group for 2007. Karen has worked nearly 23 years at National Geographic, 10 of which have been in the Libraries. She also started a business several year's ago called CyberSailors.com where she applies her skills developing solutions for organizations. Karen received an MLS from the University of Maryland and a B.A. in Behavioral Social Sciences/Management from Maryland's University College.