I created a search roll with Rollyo using a small sampling of Buddhist web sites. I'm debating in my mind the value of creating a search engine that limits my search in this way to a few selected sites. Efficiency and quality could be enhanced by choosing and searching only credible sites.
Since I work in a small library I am involved in many and diverse subject areas; I can imagine creating search rolls for subject areas or courses. However, this could also involve a lot of time keeping the search rolls updated when new web sites come online. Subject specialists might do a better job of creating and updating these rolls since they concentrate in one area of study.
As with many of these new tools, I am not sure how I will use Rollyo in my life as a librarian. I am enjoying having the excuse to play and learn about them. The value in this Web 2.0 project lies in knowing that these tools exist, so that some day in the future, when the need arises, I'll remember this or that tool and realize that it would be useful in that particular situation, either for myself, a colleague, or a student. Right now, I think my brain is full!
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