The idea of people being able to organize what is on the internet is an interesting concept. In some ways it is a little unnerving to think that regular people could do something like this. It could ruin everything and create chaos. Yet, when it’s understood that there are organizational tools that help make this organization run smoothly, then it makes much more sense. After all, the internet is for the public to use, so the public should have some say in how certain things are organized.
Using sites like Diigo is very helpful for non-professionals to use. It allows them to bookmark sites that are organized by them in ways that make sense for their needs. This could be very helpful for students working on research papers, or for anyone who wants to keep specific information organized for later use. It allows everyone the opportunity to make the internet work in the best way possible for them. Another benefit is that once the information is organized, others can search Diigo to find information that other people have organized.
Understanding this concept should help librarians feel more confident in the organizational methods that people might use. No one is talking about people going into library buildings and re-arranging books. Librarians will still be in charge of that. Librarians will also be a significant aid in helping people to use these valuable tools.
