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Library 2.0: Continuing to Evolve
Thursday, April 19th, 2007
Laura Cohen has some insightful thoughts on the definition of Library 2.0. Some points that I took away from this post:
- One of the most important tenants of Library 2.0 is the one that transcends Library 2.0, namely that our libraries evolve as our users’ information culture evolves in order to meet users’ changing needs.
- “Library 2.0 does not begin and end with the Web 2.0 phenomenon.”
- It would be a pity if Library 2.0 were simply derivative of Web 2.0.
- “The problem is, the pace of change has gotten so rapid, and the change itself has been so widespread and so thorough, that the relatively cautious culture of libraries has left us to fall behind. And in falling behind, we’re failing our users.”
- “For me, the best part of Library 2.0 is the inspiration to think beyond 2.0 or any specific number or trend. Library 2.0 is a springboard.”
