If you are feeling a bit fuzzy about what Library 2.0 means, or have a colleague who doesn’t seem to get it, this short paper provides a very clear over view of Web2.0/Library 2.0 and outlines some of the changes and technologies we’ll need to face:
Maness, J. (2006). “Library 2.0 Theory: Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries”. Webology, 3 (2), Article 25. Available at: http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n2/a25.html
ABSTRACT: This article posits a definition and theory for “Library 2.0″. It suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as “Web 2.0″ will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications keep very close to the history and mission of libraries, they still necessitate a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper applies the theory and definition to the practice of librarianship, specifically addressing how Web 2.0 technologies such as synchronous messaging and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups might intimate changes in how libraries provide access to their collections and user support for that access.
via Library Link of the Day
August 1st, 2006
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Kathryn Greenhill | International, All sectors, Useful resources, New technologies |
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Ever wonder how many libraries around Australia are using blogs? What about wikis? Recently I learnt about a great project Chelsea Harper and Kate Watson are working on, which aims to investigate how blogs and wikis are being used in Australian libraries. This project is supported by the Ray Choate Scholarship, an award which “enable[s] the recipient[s] to investigate a particular aspect of reference or information services that will lead to improved practice in the area.”
Chelsea and Kate have set up a wiki to collate the information they are gathering. There is a small, slowly growing list of library blogs listed, as well as a few library wikis. Take a look, and if your library is not listed you might want to assist Chelsea and Kate by adding your library’s details.
From the Research Project Update page, I see that the plan is to present a paper on their findings at the 2007 Information Online Conference in Sydney. I’m looking forward to learning about your findings!
August 1st, 2006
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CW | All sectors, Special projects, Blogs, Wikis |
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