Comments on: 11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists and matters http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/ A library-geek blog Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:11:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: The Trough | x(Web 2.0) = Library 2.0. Week 8, activity 17 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-426750 The Trough | x(Web 2.0) = Library 2.0. Week 8, activity 17 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 03:19:07 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-426750 [...] looking at John Blyberg’s “11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists and matters” at http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/. He points out that, as a result of L2,  librarians need to confront the need for internal [...] […] looking at John Blyberg’s “11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists and matters” at http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/. He points out that, as a result of L2,  librarians need to confront the need for internal […]

]]> By: #17: Library 2.0 at LitNotes http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-409564 #17: Library 2.0 at LitNotes Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:30:09 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-409564 [...] It was fascinating reading about Library 2.0 and different perspectives on it.  The way in which libraries have responded to the Web 2.0 phenomenon demonstrates that the library and information profession has continued to respond to changing times.  In the education profession we are constantly adapting in response to changing curriculum policies and in school libraries this is also reflected in the ways we have designed and delivered programs and services that meet the needs of our students and staff.  Being able to incorporate Web 2.0 technologies into libraries is another chance for us to respond to the changing environment and the changing requirements of our users.  Our new library website will include Web 2.0 technologies and a more interactive and collaborative environment that will hopefully engage students and staff.  I like way Sarah Houghton expressed it in her definition of Library 2.0 (cited by John Blyberg, http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/) [...] […] It was fascinating reading about Library 2.0 and different perspectives on it.  The way in which libraries have responded to the Web 2.0 phenomenon demonstrates that the library and information profession has continued to respond to changing times.  In the education profession we are constantly adapting in response to changing curriculum policies and in school libraries this is also reflected in the ways we have designed and delivered programs and services that meet the needs of our students and staff.  Being able to incorporate Web 2.0 technologies into libraries is another chance for us to respond to the changing environment and the changing requirements of our users.  Our new library website will include Web 2.0 technologies and a more interactive and collaborative environment that will hopefully engage students and staff.  I like way Sarah Houghton expressed it in her definition of Library 2.0 (cited by John Blyberg, http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/) […]

]]> By: Adickes http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-406534 Adickes Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:05:47 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-406534 To me, Library 2.0 means to change with the times. Use the resouces that are out there in which users are discovering to be better and more feasible to them, that fit into their life routine as it is already. To me, Library 2.0 means to change with the times. Use the resouces that are out there in which users are discovering to be better and more feasible to them, that fit into their life routine as it is already.

]]> By: Kirjasto 2.0 edestä ja takaa « eAineistot oppimisen resurssi http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-368196 Kirjasto 2.0 edestä ja takaa « eAineistot oppimisen resurssi Mon, 26 May 2008 05:49:25 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-368196 [...] Iselid nosti omassa esityksessään esiin Blybergin määrittelemät yksitoista syytä siihen miksi kirjasto 2.0 on tärkeä. Iselidin mielestä erityisesti tekijyyden tunnistaminen tulee vaatimaan merkittävää muutosta [...] […] Iselid nosti omassa esityksessään esiin Blybergin määrittelemät yksitoista syytä siihen miksi kirjasto 2.0 on tärkeä. Iselidin mielestä erityisesti tekijyyden tunnistaminen tulee vaatimaan merkittävää muutosta […]

]]> By: Darin http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-296771 Darin Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:22:39 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-296771 Well I will probably be tarred and feathered for this one – or at the very least lose brownie points, however, I really do not see what the hype is about with Library 2.0. Let’s take a look at a quote that Mr. Blyberg says he likes and what best describes Library 2.0 </i>“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> <i>“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. “ </i> Hmmm. Gaming nights for teens?? Collaborative photo sites? Are you kidding me? The majority of people have computers in their own homes for that. Also, do we really think the teens will come into the library for gaming nights? Most of the teen gamers I know want to order pizza and pop, get rowdy and loud and play “First Person Shooters”. Do we want that in the libraries? I don’t in my library. What happens when little Billy goes over the edge after playing a “First Person Shooters” at the local library? Can we say lawsuit? <i>“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> Okay, the above quote I like and agree with. The question is how do we go about doing this? I think the library itself does not need to evolve into something other than what it already is. Do we want to increase the patronage and relevance of libraries? Why not concentrate on digitizing the library books that we have and make them easier to obtain? As an example: I have ordered a book through the ILL program – that was almost 2 months ago. If I am a student trying to do a report - forget it – the report is already past due. Why not digitize the book and make them accessible to the patrons? We do this already with white papers, magazines and e-books. I should be able to log on to my library’s website and if they do not have a copy of the e-book they should be able to connect me to a library that does have it and I would have the information at my fingertips instantly. No, I am sorry I have not heard anything that convinces me that Library 2.0 is the way to go or that it will revolutionize the way we do things. I did not see one example of how they would implement technology in Library 2.0 with regards to the libraries either. What I do see is a lot of rhetoric telling us this is the way to go and that it is unstoppable. Well I will probably be tarred and feathered for this one – or at the very least lose brownie points, however, I really do not see what the hype is about with Library 2.0. Let’s take a look at a quote that Mr. Blyberg says he likes and what best describes 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.”

“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. “

Hmmm. Gaming nights for teens?? Collaborative photo sites? Are you kidding me? The majority of people have computers in their own homes for that. Also, do we really think the teens will come into the library for gaming nights? Most of the teen gamers I know want to order pizza and pop, get rowdy and loud and play “First Person Shooters”. Do we want that in the libraries? I don’t in my library. What happens when little Billy goes over the edge after playing a “First Person Shooters” at the local library? Can we say lawsuit?

“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.”

Okay, the above quote I like and agree with. The question is how do we go about doing this? I think the library itself does not need to evolve into something other than what it already is. Do we want to increase the patronage and relevance of libraries? Why not concentrate on digitizing the library books that we have and make them easier to obtain? As an example: I have ordered a book through the ILL program – that was almost 2 months ago. If I am a student trying to do a report - forget it – the report is already past due. Why not digitize the book and make them accessible to the patrons? We do this already with white papers, magazines and e-books. I should be able to log on to my library’s website and if they do not have a copy of the e-book they should be able to connect me to a library that does have it and I would have the information at my fingertips instantly.
No, I am sorry I have not heard anything that convinces me that Library 2.0 is the way to go or that it will revolutionize the way we do things. I did not see one example of how they would implement technology in Library 2.0 with regards to the libraries either. What I do see is a lot of rhetoric telling us this is the way to go and that it is unstoppable.

]]> By: Library 2.0, or why I’m not running off to join the cult just yet « Libodyssey http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-295106 Library 2.0, or why I’m not running off to join the cult just yet « Libodyssey Tue, 26 Feb 2008 07:31:44 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-295106 [...] to repudiate the title ‘Library 2.0′ because they feel it has been hijacked, or ‘co-opted‘, by overzealous librarians and vendors: ‘the term Library 2.0 has been co-opted by a [...] […] to repudiate the title ‘Library 2.0′ because they feel it has been hijacked, or ‘co-opted‘, by overzealous librarians and vendors: ‘the term Library 2.0 has been co-opted by a […]

]]> By: #15 On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0 … « Book Droppings http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-289123 #15 On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0 … « Book Droppings Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:15:41 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-289123 [...] Blyberg says in his blog that “L2 requires a fundamental change in how we handle ‘authority’.”  The internet is [...] […] Blyberg says in his blog that “L2 requires a fundamental change in how we handle ‘authority’.”  The internet is […]

]]> By: Beverly http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-285658 Beverly Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:42:29 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-285658 I had no idea that there was a Library 2.0 until I was introduced to 23 Things on a Stick by the Media Specialist that I work with. I feel that the library is a vital and important part of not only our history, but of our children's education. I also feel that for this to remain true, we have to be willing to change and stay with the times. I believe that with a little effort we can be a place that people continue to value even as time goes by. I had no idea that there was a Library 2.0 until I was introduced to 23 Things on a Stick by the Media Specialist that I work with. I feel that the library is a vital and important part of not only our history, but of our children’s education. I also feel that for this to remain true, we have to be willing to change and stay with the times. I believe that with a little effort we can be a place that people continue to value even as time goes by.

]]> By: Jacki Betsworth http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-284066 Jacki Betsworth Thu, 14 Feb 2008 15:30:27 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-284066 I second Anita's thoughts on familiarity being the key to unlocking new technologies to benefit our users. Breaking with our traditions when necessary and daring to play and learn are essential. However, we must never lose sight of the fact that unless these new technologies are ultimately used to support our ability to make information available to users, they are nothing but toys that take our focus away from our mission. I second Anita’s thoughts on familiarity being the key to unlocking new technologies to benefit our users. Breaking with our traditions when necessary and daring to play and learn are essential. However, we must never lose sight of the fact that unless these new technologies are ultimately used to support our ability to make information available to users, they are nothing but toys that take our focus away from our mission.

]]> By: 23 Things - Library 2.0 (aka Thing 2) « Byte of the Week http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-283191 23 Things - Library 2.0 (aka Thing 2) « Byte of the Week Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:35:41 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-283191 [...] also enjoyed Blyberg’s 11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists. He’s right on the need to re-think management to effectively use Web 2.0 tools. I think [...] […] also enjoyed Blyberg’s 11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists. He’s right on the need to re-think management to effectively use Web 2.0 tools. I think […]

]]> By: Nate Farley http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-282412 Nate Farley Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:34:33 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-282412 I applaud John's insightful article. It is interesting to me that it was posted a year ago and the things he said have become more true than they were then. Here are the high spots for me. 1. "It will require a fundamental shift in the library mission." I would amend that to say, "It MAY require." I'm in an academic library our mission has always been to reach out to our patrons where they are. What has fundamentally shifted is the way in which we do that. L2 has been a catalyst for that change. 2. I agree that "Authority" is one of the most heated discussion regarding W2 and L2. We still teach that being a wise shopper is always the key. It has actually made me question the authority of "authoritative" sources more than ever before. I also think that tagging is the coolest trend in Authority work. Over time the unneccessary tags will sort themselves out and we will be left with an easy to use and relevant handle on the information we use and need. 3. I also agree with the need to be technically agile. I don't think we have to be fluent in the W2, but we have to understand the nouns, some verbs, and how to find the bathroom. 4. As for L2 not really having an impact - that is not true (as one comment replied). The single most radical change in my world is the shift in LIS vendors. The Library world has finally realized it does not have to continue paying for a product it cannot use. L2 has been the spark that started that fire. I've seen a huge shift in the way "mature" librarians view their ILS. They now see the need for a discovery layer that is as easy as Google, but gets patrons to "better" stuff. I see that as the future of librarianship. I applaud John’s insightful article. It is interesting to me that it was posted a year ago and the things he said have become more true than they were then.

Here are the high spots for me.

1. “It will require a fundamental shift in the library mission.” I would amend that to say, “It MAY require.” I’m in an academic library our mission has always been to reach out to our patrons where they are. What has fundamentally shifted is the way in which we do that. L2 has been a catalyst for that change.

2. I agree that “Authority” is one of the most heated discussion regarding W2 and L2. We still teach that being a wise shopper is always the key. It has actually made me question the authority of “authoritative” sources more than ever before. I also think that tagging is the coolest trend in Authority work. Over time the unneccessary tags will sort themselves out and we will be left with an easy to use and relevant handle on the information we use and need.

3. I also agree with the need to be technically agile. I don’t think we have to be fluent in the W2, but we have to understand the nouns, some verbs, and how to find the bathroom.

4. As for L2 not really having an impact - that is not true (as one comment replied). The single most radical change in my world is the shift in LIS vendors. The Library world has finally realized it does not have to continue paying for a product it cannot use. L2 has been the spark that started that fire. I’ve seen a huge shift in the way “mature” librarians view their ILS. They now see the need for a discovery layer that is as easy as Google, but gets patrons to “better” stuff. I see that as the future of librarianship.

]]> By: Tina http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-281253 Tina Tue, 12 Feb 2008 01:48:05 +0000 http://www.blyberg.net/2006/01/09/11-reasons-why-library-20-exists-and-matters/#comment-281253 I had no idea that this movement even existed until our media specialist informed us about it. I think it makes total sense because so many of our young people today are getting their information from sources other than the library. I think that if libraries want to be a useful source, then they have to be willing to change. Sure it will take work and it will feel uncomfortable, but change is necessary like with everything else in this world. I had no idea that this movement even existed until our media specialist informed us about it. I think it makes total sense because so many of our young people today are getting their information from sources other than the library. I think that if libraries want to be a useful source, then they have to be willing to change. Sure it will take work and it will feel uncomfortable, but change is necessary like with everything else in this world.

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