I also tried pretty hard to find a library that had done anything really cutting-edge in respect to blogging, but no luck.
1. Library of Congress Blog: http://www.loc.gov/blog/
The design is nice and clean, not to mention its won a few awards. The blog covers a wide variety of topics that could interest a reader. The site makes use of imagery to grab the readers attention. Overall a nicely organized site with a good solid taxonomy. There are not many web 2.o features to be had here, but a nice experience.
2. Smithsonian Institution Libraries Blog: http://sil.typepad.com/
I am more of a special libraries kind of gal and well, I also have a soft spot for museums (as I worked in one for 6.5 years). So that was my main reason for choosing this blog. Not anything super special here except the content (that's the thing lots of people miss the mark on). The content is interesting and engaging, like the LIC it varies in topics and uses imagery to add more interest.
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I just checked out the link you suggested for the blogging libraries wiki. What a GREAT site! I can't wait to start going through these. As someone very new to the blogosphere, this will be a great place for me to start getting ideas on how I can possibly start integrating blogs into my own library, as well as to start reading some of the blogs written by those in the industry. Thanks again for the great suggestion!
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