#17: Library 2.0
It was fascinating reading about Library 2.0 and various perspectives on it. The way in which libraries have responded to the Web 2.0 phenomenon demonstrates that the library and information profession has continued to respond to changing times. In the education profession we are constantly adapting in response to changing curriculum policies and in school libraries this is also reflected in the ways we have designed and delivered programs and services that meet the needs of students and staff. Being able to incorporate Web 2.0 technologies into libraries is another chance for us to respond to the changing environment and changing requirements of our users. Our new library website will include Web 2.0 technologies and a more interactive and collaborative environment that will hopefully engage our students and staff.
I like the way Sarah Houghton expressed it in her definition of Library 2.0 (cited by John Blyberg, http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/)
Filed under Learning 2.0 |The basic drive is to get people back into the library by making the library relevant to what they want and need in their daily lives…to make the library a destination and not an afterthought.
