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Technorati seemed quite an interesting site so I claimed my blog. The keyword search for "Learning 2.0", on blog posts, directory and tags led to different results and exploring popular blog, searches and tags brought up 100 results each time.

Went through Del.icio.us but didn't think it was user friendly. I did try to register and gave up when it asked for a number or symbol along with 6 letters or more, for a password! Why do they have to make things difficult? Its bad enough trying to figure out a new password every month for the intra-net service!! The beginner's guide looked awful too - an overload of information.

Also read the perspectives on Library 2.0 - they made good reading! I think that the image we Librarians portray to the world has changed considerably from the stereotypical bun and glasses, frumpy old ladies. But I still don’t think we’ve reached a stage where we are perceived as being techno savvy or keeping up with other professions or industries. With the changing times, it won’t be too far away when we’ll be required to help customers at the libraries with blogging and everything else that goes with it. So, actually, this whole exercise is really in preparation for that. There were times when I could have pulled my hair out in frustration and then be delighted with the smallest of my achievements, when I would be so addicted that I would happily forego some of my less important chores on the roster, when I would be depressed at not being marked “genius”. Needless to say, I went through a whole gamut of emotions! But the light at the end of the tunnel (enlightenment???)has made it a most enjoyable journey!!