Library 2.0 Theory : Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries

Source:

Maness, Jack M. (2006). Library 2.0 Theory : Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries. Webology, 3 (2). http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n2/a25.html.

Abstract:

This article defines and explains Library 2.0 and the implications of Web 2.0 to libraries. It discusses and applies the theory and definition of Library 2.0 to the practice of librarianship, particularly focusing on how Web 2.0 technologies and applications such as synchronous messaging, streaming media, blogs and wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds and mashups can constitute a meaningful and substantive change in the history of libraries.


3 Things I have learned:

• Library 2.0 is not about searching, but finding; not about access but, sharing.
• The libraries/librarians should adapt to the fast changing trends in the Web and must be updated to these changes.
• The libraries/librarians must explore on the available Web 2.0 applications to better serve and inform their clients as well as to better reach their clients.
  

Applications/Implications:

Web 2.0 technologies and applications can contribute to the changes in practices of library services and resources. Especially now, that we are living in Web 2.0 community, we must adapt to these fast changing environment for us to reach our clients in many ways as well as connect and interact with them.

Because I am working with clients who have an access to these applications, we can use these applications to collaborate and share information with our students and to rest of the AHS community.