I just created tags for my previous posts. I am finding it difficult to shed the idea that there are "right" and "wrong" tags. In other words, I found myself agonizing over what words to use for my tags. Then I reminded myself: there is no right or wrong. I can use whatever tags work for me!!
I'm curious to know if this fear is more predominant among us baby boomers, as opposed to the millennial generation!
I actually created a del.icio.us account for myself about a year ago. (I love that name: del.icio.us!!) My computer crashed and I lost all of my bookmarks. I saw del.ici.ous as a great way to back up my bookmarks! I also wanted to be able to access my bookmarks on multiple computers.
Currently my del.icio.us bookmarks are private. But I'm beginning to see the advantages of social bookmarking. I'm going to start a family history project with my extended family (I'll explain it more fully in my blog about wikis.) I'm going to introduce social bookmarking to my parents and grandparents and sisters. (I'm sure my children already know about it!!)
As far as library-related applications, I plan on using social bookmarking when we update and upgrade our teen library website. It will be an important part of our homework help center.
Still playing......
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Hi Again PJ,
I know exactly what you mean about "right" and "wrong" tags. When I started tagging my books in LibraryThing, I felt the same way. It's the librarian in us - and I still find myself checking periodically and changing some tags to be consistent.
I've used del.icio.us too - but not as extensively as LibraryThing. I need to play with it some more. I think my bookmarks are private, too - it's hard to expose them to the wider world. I hope your extended family appreciates these tools as much as you do!
Keep on Playing!
Jean
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