# 20 YouTube

I took a tour of YouTube. I've been there many times and really enjoy much of it. It's a great website because it gives anyone and everyone a chance to vent their emotions, frustration, anger, ideas, make a political or social statement in a creative way that is shared with others.

A link to YouTube on the Library website is a great opportunity to showcase programs, talk about issues, or just generally market the Library and its services.

I especially enjoyed this view of Second Life Libraries called "Tour of Information Island" because it's futuristic, and so are libraries.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTQkzfz5osQ

# 19 Web 2.0 Tools

I checked out a website called Etsy : www.etsy.com, an e-commerce site for buying and selling handmade goods, crafts, vintage items, and craft supplies. As a seller, you get a virtual shop with your own URL. As a shopper, you can browse through many, many categories: clothes, jewelery, pet supplies, art, pottery, and too much more to mention. There is a picture of each item, and everything looked well made as far as I could tell.
It seemed very easy to navigate. You must register, the are help guides available for buyer or seller that take you through the process step by step. Like other sites, you have a cart and a checkout.

Etsy also has forums for questions and to report problems. There are also Virtual Labs that have live workshops and online classes. There is Live Chat for members to discuss their successes and products and exchange ideas and a Resources section to help with promotion. It’s kind of like having the support of a large conglomerate but retaining your independence.

A possibility for library use might be through the Live Labs where online classes might be held in the library for interested crafters.