Thing 2. Library 2.0

For this post I am going to reflect on Library 2.0, Web 2.0, and the whole 23 Things project (conceptually).

I must admit I was a little hesitant to sign up for the 23 Things program because of time. I am already involved with other Web2.0 technologies and sometimes I forget to keep on top of this, for instance I am notorious for not checking Google Reader regularly. However, that said the time commitment is often minimal for an app that you use. Too often individuals learning about Web2.0 think that they need to learn every new tool. You don't need to learn and use everything, use what fit you/your environment best. If you take this approach you will see that you have the time to use the tools.

So why am I doing the 23 Things? I am hoping to expand my knowledge of Web2.0 tools and see what I can bring back to my library. When I think of Web2.0 I get so man ideas of how we can manage and package our data to better serve our users. For instance just think of how we can repackage/organize the data from our catalog to enable users to find items or uncover hidden gems from our collections. When I think of Web2.0/Library 2.0 I think of virtual bookshelves, pushing library content directly to our users, and providing our users with the ability to manage of organize library materials to best suit their information needs. Libraries have always centered around the users’ information needs and supporting these needs, Web2.0 offers a new avenue for us to fulfill that goal.