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August 1, 2006
Web 2.0 Implications for Libraries
Here's another thought provoking read.
Library 2.0 Theory: Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries
by Jack M. Manes, MLS, University of Colorado at Boulder Libraries
in June 2006 issue of the online review Webology
Received June 19, 2006; Accepted June 29, 2006
Abstract
This article posits a definition and theory for "Library 2.0". It suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as "Web 2.0" will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications keep very close to the history and mission of libraries, they still necessitate a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper applies the theory and definition to the practice of librarianship, specifically addressing how Web 2.0 technologies such as synchronous messaging and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups might intimate changes in how libraries provide access to their collections and user support for that access.
Stephen
Posted by stephen at August 1, 2006 8:40 PM
Comments
Hi Stephen,
I am posting this here only because I do not have your email address.
My comment is only this: the pale grey letters on white background on your blog are VERY hard for me to read without pain!
Andrew
Posted by: Andrew Hubbertz at August 2, 2006 1:29 PM
Thanks Andrew. I'll talk to my marketing folks. If you read it through Bbloglines it's in B&W.
Stephen
Posted by: Stephen at August 2, 2006 10:34 PM