Evolution? Revolution? Transformation? Mutation? There is more than one school of thought about Library 2.0. Proof is the lively and opinionated discussion ongoing on the web. The definitions are as varied as the definers and there is even a backlash against the label and the concept.
hmmm...here are some examples:
"Library 2.0 simply means making your library’s space
(virtual and physical) more interactive, collaborative, and driven by community needs. Examples of where to start include blogs, gaming nights for teens, and collaborative photo sites. 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.” Sarah Houghton
John Blyberg summarizes the chatter in his article "11 Reasons why Library 2.0 exists and matters" His reasoning is pretty provocative and his commenters raise crucial issues and concerns. There seems to be more going on here than first meets the eye. What seems at first to be a simple obvious path for libraries of the future isn't necessarily so? The Stephen Abram video presents such a calm "of-course-this-is-the-way-to-go" dynamic. He says,
"It is essential that we start preparing to become Librarian 2.0 now. The Web 2.0 movement is laying the groundwork for exponential business growth and another major shift in the way out users live, work, and play. We have the ability, insight, and knowledge to influence the creation of the new dynamic - and guarantee the future of our profession. Librarian 2.0 - now."
This posting is in process and will have additions. I have a stack of articles to read and think about. Further comments and reflections to follow.
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