Whose space?

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this article is to consider the appeal and impact of internet social networking sites and reflect upon a likely disconnect between libraries and the current web generation.

Design/methodology/approach

Makes reference to previous authors' works relating to social bookmarking and portable bookmarks.

Findings

Finds that serious academic researchers now utilize social bookmarking software.

Originality/value

Is of value to librarians who might consider using social bookmarking tags to reach out to today's net generation.

Citation

Maxymuk, J. (2007), "Whose space?", The Bottom Line, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 97-100. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450710773048