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Library 2.0 in
the Real World
Meredith Farkas
Norwich University
So what is library 2.0?
Web 1.0: Democratized
Access to Information
Web 2.0: Democratized
Participation
Revolutionary or evolutionary?
http://www.davidleeking.com/2007/08/24/library-20-ripples-another-go-at-the-graph/
What is different now?
Technology has enabledTechnology has enabled
us to do so much moreus to do so much more
but we’re no longer thebut we’re no longer the
only game in town.only game in town.
Library 2.0 is a
state of mind•Working to meet changing user
needs
•Trusting our users (radical
trust)
•Getting rid of the culture of
perfect
•Aware of emerging technologies
and opportunities
•Looking outside of the library
world for applications,
What do you think
when you read these
headlines?• New Open Source Social Catalog
(SOPAC) 2.0 Debuts in Darien Public
Library
• Columbus Metropolitan Library
chooses Aquabrowser as its visual
discovery interface
• DCPL iPhone application ready for
download
• The Public Library of Charlotte and
Mecklenberg County has videos on
YouTube
Wow! That’s
pretty cool,
but...•We don’t have programmers on
staff to make stuff like that
happen.
•We don’t have the money to
make stuff like that happen.
•Our patrons don’t use
iPhones.
•We don’t have the equipment
to create videos.
Does this mean 2.0
technologies aren’t
meant for small
libraries?
2.0 technologies
are for ALL
libraries!•Allow libraries to more easily
communicate, collaborate and
connect with patrons online
•Options at all price points
(free to $$$)
•Options for all levels of tech-
savvy
•Options for all types of
patrons (tech-savvy to computer
novices)
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
2.0 technologies
can allow
libraries to...
Communicate with
their users
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Share knowledge more effectively
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Become More
Transparent
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Highlight Collections
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Be where our users are
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Collect Local Knowledge
Library 2.0 in the Real World
Building
Organization 2.0
Avoid technolust
Know your users
Develop a Learning Culture
Develop a Risk-
Tolerant Culture
Give Staff Time for
Creative Endeavors
Encourage Network-Building
Involve Staff from All
Levels in Planning
I can haz your cooperation?
Create partnerships
Time Must be Devoted to all This
Consider maintenance and
sustainability
Assess,Assess,Assess!
Thanks!
mgfarkas@gmail.com
AIM: librarianmer
Links and presentation at
http://meredithfarkas.wetpaint
.com
Photo Credits
• Day 255: Magic Wand http://flickr.com/photos/amanky/1369773967/
by Amanky
• Library 2.0 Meme Map http://flickr.com/photos/gbierens/178568449/
by Gerard Bierens
• Digitage Web 2.0 http://flickr.com/photos/oceanflynn/315385916/
by ocean.flynn
• The hopeless drunker part 3
http://flickr.com/photos/photoarias/2185288447/ by Roberto Arias
• RISK #2 http://flickr.com/photos/tollaksen/967960/ by Bjornar
• Farm Cat Group http://flickr.com/photos/weesmalldoll/432578986/
by weesmalldoll
• The Spongebob Square, Er, Roundpants Juggle
http://flickr.com/photos/cayusa/2574029855/ by Cayusa
• sunny day http://flickr.com/photos/iamthebestartist/2226165685/
by jessamyn

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