Library 2.0 is a term used to describe a new set of concepts for developing and delivering library services. The name is an extension of Web 2.0 and shares many of the same philosophies and concepts included including utilizing the user in both design and implementation of services, embracing constant change as a development cycle over the traditional notion of updates, and reworking library services to meet the users in their space, as opposed to ours (the library).
The term is not without controversy. Many argue that the notion of Library 2.0 is more than just at terms used to describe concepts that merely revolved around the use of technology; it is also a term that can be used to describe the physical and mindset changes that are occurring within libraries to make our spaces and services more user-centric and inviting. Others within the profession that libraries have always been 2.0: collaborative, customer friendly and welcoming. However, no matter what side of the debate you fall on, we all can agree that libraries of tomorrow, and those years down the road will look substantially different from libraries today.
Discovery Resources:
OCLC Next Space Newsletter: Web 2.0- Where will the next generation Web take libraries?
Five Perspectives:
- Away from Icebergs
- Into a new world of librarianship
- To more powerful ways to cooperate
- To better bibliographic services
- To a temporary place in time
Wikipedia - Library 2.0
Library 2.0 Discussions (list of great references from Wikipedia)
Discovery Resource:
- Read two or three of the perspectives on Library 2.0 from the list above.
- Create a blog post about your thoughts on any one of these perspectives. Library 2.0 is many things to many people. What does it mean to you? How do you think this might impact librarianship and the future of libraries?
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