Web2.0 > Case Studies

Case Studies

This area features practical examples of Web2.0 implementation by Scottish library services and is intended to offer ideas and inspiration for use elsewhere.

Public Libraries

Bridge of Allan Library, Stirling Council Library and Archive Service

The Brige of Allan Library has started a travel group which makes use of a Wiki for users to share information about their travel experiences on the web.

Broxburn Library

Broxburn Library use Facebook and Bebo to promote books and library events to their members.

Dundee City Libraries

Dundee City Libraries have recently started experimenting with blogging software to promote some of their work.

Edinburgh City Libraries

Edinburgh City Libraries have incorporated a range of Web2.0 tools with in their web pages.

Orkney Library and Archive, Kirkwall

Outlines a positive experience of using Twitter to open up communication with users.

Higher Education Libraries

Jordanhill Campus Library, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Staff have started using blogs and other social media to keep users informed about their new content.

Queen Margaret University Library, Musselborough

The Library has incorporated a broad range of Web2.0 tools within its webpages.

This area of the website is still under development and we would be delighted to receive submissions from across the library community, particularly in those areas that are under-represented at present. Please submit details or any projects or initiatives that you would like to see included here.