Ultimo Library could begin utilizing the following 2.0 tools:
Blogs. They can be used to post about a range of subjects concerning the library for example Local Studies. This will be useful to many users as Ultimo is rich in history which community may be unaware of. Mosman Library has used this for their blog here: http://refdesk.mosmanlibraryblogs.com/category/Local-History/
For 2.0 tools involving youth, Ultimo library could implement a homework help website. This encourages participation through live chat, applications and social networking. This encourages the completion of school work and allows youth to become more savvy in the way they use the web. New York Public Library has implemented this service here: http://homeworknycbeta.org/2011/03/for-students/
For Adult fiction, Ultimo could implement a website that recommends and reviews texts. This will encourage borrowing within the library. Chicago Public Library use this tool here: http://www.chipublib.org/cplbooksmovies/cplblog/index.php
Social Networking - users that subscribe to the library's feed can stay up to date on a range general information including events and friends 'checking in'. This encourages involvement and activity. Surry Hills Library have their details listed on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Surry-Hills-Library/111418548919636?sk=info
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