Library 2.0

Library 2.0 uses concepts of Web 2.0. Libraries of the future will both look and feel very different to both the staff and the people. Libraries (library staff) more than ever before need to collaborate and share their resources and experiences in whatever form this may take ~ physical or electronic.

We need to be one step ahead of all those icebergs (the potential disasters) that lie, quietly waiting for us ahead! We need to reassess our practices and attitudes (take a long hard look at ourselves). We no longer need to collect resources 'just in case'....we need to meet the 'just in time' deadlines. We will not necessarily even need to collect in the traditional sense take LibraryThing for example.

'Open your mind' - The World (Web) is your Oyster....given today's climate; the current and emerging technologies available. For this to evolve effectively we need to work toward elimination of any barriers that may come between our patrons and the information they are seeking. Therefore we need to be leading the way - finding new ways to bring such services to our customers both physically and virtually (especially virtually) and integrate our services into work, study and play. We are in the midst of a 'shift'...exploring new directions....

Come and explore with me........