Reflections on John Blyberg blog . . . I really liked Sarah Houghton's definition of Library 2.0. “Library 2.0 simply means making your library’s space (virtual and physical) more interactive, collaborative, and driven by community needs. Examples of where to start include blogs, gaming nights for teens, and collaborative photo sites. The basic drive is to get people back into the library by making the library relevant to what they want and need in their daily lives…to make the library a destination and not an afterthought.” I think it a great to begin the process of how changes in our "libraries" need to begin.
I also agree with the fact that we need to dramaticly change what we think our purpose is. It is the only way will we to engage our future tax-payers.
By participating in "23 Things on a Stick", I am hoping to learn what is Library 2.0. I am looking forward to learning about the various "things" out there and become a little familiar with them. Even to just have some background in to what others are talking about will be a great reward for doing this program. The question, "Where are you in your knowledge and use of Web 2.0 tools? How about your library?", is a very easy to answer. My knowledge of Web 2.0 tools is pretty much zero and that goes the same for use in my library and staff in my building. At least at my Middle School, I am sure there are many students that know more than I do when it comes to these Web 2.0 tools.
It is amazing how has the internet and it's vast resouces has change how I do things at home and work . Whatever I can do on-line, it is always my first choice. An example of this is shopping for anything -- I do as much shopping on-line as I can. Packages are always being delivered. Same goes for work. It takes so much less time.
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Congratulations on doing your first 2 things. I look forward yo following your blog. Robin
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