Due to our network constraints I was unable to load the application to our IE toolbar, so was unable to complete this task. I have done a bit of reading about Delicious and talked to some IT savvy younger people about it, but I am not sure that it has relevance to my library world. As I mainly search the internet for reports, agencies, etc. the relevance of being able to see how many other people have bookmarked a particular page or what tags they have given it seem irrelevant. I suppose if I was looking for more general information, such as 'how to sew', French recipes or accommodation in a particular country, then these attributes might be useful. But just because a website is visited many times doesn't necessarily mean that it is a good website!
I have also been thinking about the ability to add a whole number of tags to a bookmarked page, rather than just bookmark it to a particular folder. This has some use - but if I find a website that covers several topics, then I just bookmark it to several folders so that I can find it under whatever subject folders I have.
I have some other queries about its usefulness, but until I can see how it operates I will hold my comments. However, I can see its usefulness when travelling or using other people's computers in being able to access one's favourites.
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