Thursday, October 16, 2008
#14 On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0…
As Tom Storey states in his article "Where will the next generation Web take libraries?" Web 2.0 brings us into a new realm in which embracing the current technologies available have cultivated a new lifestyle. This poses an exciting and yet ambitious challenge to our lot at the library. How do we incorporate this technological phenomenon and yet not alienate some of our regular patrons? The challenge is some of our patrons may not be comfortable operating a computer or never have touched one. This seems like it will require a crafty balance to appeal to each individual patron's needs. The Columbus Metropolitan library has done a great job of opening up the lines of communication and held community meetings to hear what our patrons would like to see in their future library and this is a great start. We also need to incorporate Web 2.0 services gradually into the library system so we can sail our little boat around the icebergs up ahead.
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Thank you for your post.
The "crafty balance" is an important idea to keep in mind especially when we're talking about technology. The lines of communication are important and your boat sailing around the iceberg is a great visual.
As we keep communication lines open, it will be important to help/encourage/assist people to climb the mountains. I think helping people is what we do best.
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