![]() Right now, they have links to Wikipedia, Youtube, Google and Fotopedia, but more should links should be provided. In order for it work in a school library and academic library, the tool really needs to bring in links to Google Scholar(similar source) as further reading so the students can use Qwiki as a starting off point for their research. It does mention some sources in the voice over and text, but none of the visual components refer to original sources. I know for most people, the information alone is enough, but we as librarians like to know the sources of our information. ![]() First, they need to explain where they are getting their information. In order for it to work for libraries in assisting their patrons, I do have some recommendations. It actually had some good information about the town, although it did include a picture of a downtown from another location(I assume it was Saginaw, Michigan). For example, I typed in my home town of Saginaw Texas and was pleasantly surprised by the response. ![]() I can see this tool being used quite a bit by students of all ages and those of us who just want a quick explanation of a particular subject. We believe that just because data is stored by machines doesn’t mean it should be presented as a machine-readable list. We are the first to turn information into an experience. “Whether you’re planning a vacation on the web, evaluating restaurants on your phone, or helping with homework in front of the family Google TV, Qwiki is working to deliver information in a format that’s quintessentially human – via storytelling instead of search. Here is an excerpt from their About Us page. They claim it is an “information experience.” It also includes a voice over along with the text of the entry. The visual aspect is done in a very professional way and very appealing to the eye. Basically, it presents you with visual information along with the textual. In my mind, it is combination of Youtube, Wikipedia and Google. Qwiki is a different type of tool for our patrons to utilize in their information searches.
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