An interesting article about weblogs in the university community. I just wonder how many libraries will follow the lead of great projects like UThink and take charge in the weblog world in their institution. Which begs the question: Is it necessary for libraries to do this? Anyone can start a weblog. Why have the library (which is normally overworked and understaffed) start these initiatives?

Here's a reason (and I'm sure you guys can think of more - feel free to comment below). Because weblogs are a collection of ideas, classroom activities, professorial communications, (and much more), which needs to be centralized at the university. Doesn't it? The library (especially the "digital library", however that is being defined these days) collects materials, online and off. Why aren't blogs from the students, faculty, and staff that encompass the university community factored into this equation.

Another aspect are the archiving principles involved. Interesting topic, one that will hopefully be brought up at a future conference... [Library Stuff]

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