Favorite new tools of the past year

July 13th, 2004

For the last Internet Spotlight column of the year (Nov/Dec issue), I always like to do some sort of wrap-up or “best of” piece. Last year, I concentrated on search engines. This year, I want to touch upon the favorite/most useful new web tools that came out during the past year. I think that my columns are better with reader input.

What were your favorite/useful web tools that you have utilized in the past year or so (Say from June 2003 to the present)? I’m not just talking about web resources (although those certainly count) but tools, software, etc. For example, I’m definitely going to mention Bug Me Not, which I immediately started using when I came across it. Think of those online tools that you use everyday and that, if taken away, would make you sad. Those are the ones that I am looking for.

So, if you have a resource that you think should be mentioned, send me a note at stevenmcohen [at] gmail.com or use the contact form. Please make sure to include the following: Name, library, position, the resource, and why you think it is useful.

Fellow library bloggers, I could use your linkage here to get this out to as many people as possible. Also, if someone wouldn’t mind posting this on a few listservs, that would be appreciated.

Note: Your submitting information to me does not necessarily mean that it will be mentioned in the column. Also, if you don’t want me to mention anything that you submit, please let me know and I won’t quote you.

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