Thing #15: Web 2.0, Library 2.0 and the Future of Libraries

*Library 2.0 is an exciting adventure that I am happy to be a part of. To me, the whole notion of 2.0 supports that none of us ever stop learning. The 2.0 movement supports the idea of all aspects of our lives as continually evolving, including our motivation and drive to continue to learn and become better at our passions. For many of us, our passions include teaching-- young and old-- and the ability to stay on top of available resources through the Web 2.0 functions allow us to be on the top of our game.
Another key idea is one that is heard often in various classes at UHCL: "The library is not an archives." I have heard this basic idea from both Dr. Bishop and Dr. Claes on several occasions. It is important to keep this notion in mind along with the Library 2.0 movement. The library is not an archives, however, it is a living body of information, constantly evolving and adapting to the ever-changing needs of countless patrons.
*I enjoyed reading the various perspectives.
From "Away from the "icebergs" I liked the idea of a "just in case" collection as being an outdated system. However, if you poll ten people and ask what comes to mind when they think of a library, I would be willing to bet that the majority of responses would be directly related to print materials.
The "come to us" model of library service requires a shift in our thinking in the ways we serve our modern patrons.
Basically, I am interpretting Library 2.0 as a big paradigm shift that I am still personally working on completely digesting.
From "Into a new world of librarianship" I enjoyed the line: "Librarians 2.0 plans for their users: 'User-centered libraries breakdown barriers and allow users access wherever they are: home, work, commuting, school, or at the library."
I think the key here is that when most people think of the library as simply a place to visit, it now has many more applications that no longer require physical attendance within its walls, to take advantage of a library's many resources and functions in today's modern world.