Monday, November 19, 2007

My Library 2.0 view

I have mixed feelings about Library 2.0. For the most part I I feel it will, without a doubt, steer libraries in a whole new direction regarding positive interaction with customers. By bringing our services to patrons through 2.0 instead of relying solely on patrons coming to us we will broaden how many people we reach....... the more the merrier,right!!!!! Customers will have much more access to libraries through communicating and sharing info, digital collections, book dicussions etc.
The only thing that worries me with digital collections and being able to obtain so Much info with 2.0 is that less people will actually take the time to step out away from the computer and into a library. So many people already have become comp potatoes!!!! I'd hate for people to start to think why GO to the Library when I can STAY at home and still access all the info I need w/ just a click of the mouse. I've always loved the concept of a Library being a concrete pillar of knowledge and learning and not a web based one. Also with all that emphasise on digital collections I just hope our concrete collections will still be upkept and not wither away. Time will only tell!

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