BBC NEWS | Technology | Digital archiving gains new tool

BBC NEWS | Technology | Digital archiving gains new tool
From the article:

A tool that makes it easier to gather and store digital archives has been developed by the National Library of New Zealand and the British Library.
As more and more information goes online the race is on to create meaningful digital archives.

The web curator tool automates the process of collecting and storing information.

It will become a key part of the British Library's existing digital preservation programme.

The Future of the Internet....

... according to Pew Internet, as examined in their document Future of the Internet. This document contains many interesting insights into future trends on the internet, as expressed by experts and users alike. This is an important document for cultural institutions who have or would like to have an online presence. It contains insights that will help in planning for future directions in IT for institutions.

Web 2.0 Powered Brainstorming

wridea is a Web 2.0 tool that powers brainstorming on an individual or group level. As with most Web 2.0 technologies, it is freely accessible and fairly simple to use. wridea allows you to create pages with ideas that are grouped in a bubble type of format. It is essentially a visual aid to collaborative or individual brainstorming.

This tool is still under development, but is very promising and definitely worth checking out.

Study on Vodcast User Experience at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History

IMPACT Communications | Video iPod Pilot Study

This is a terrific summary report on users experiences with a Video iPod at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The study found that using video on an iPod ("vodcasting") enhances the museum visitor experience. The researchers say that they will next look at the use of vodcasting for museum pre-visits. The findings of this research project are very encouraging for museums who are contemplating implementing their own vodcast tours.

Find Museum Blogs all on one site

MuseumBlogs.org is a terrific Web site that features...well, museum blogs. It is a wonderful way to peruse museum blogs. If you are the author of a museum blog, be sure to add yours and help the community grow!

Facebook: An Overview

Facebook - The Complete Biography - Mashable!

If you have heard of Facebook but are not sure exactly what it is, here is an overview and history of this online phenom. If you have not heard of Facebook, please take a moment to have a look. This is the second most popular social networking site on the Web (behind only MySpace). Some museums are now experimenting with Facebook in an effort to reach youth, who dominate this space.