Thing #2: Library 2.0

Here we are asked to share our thoughts on Library 2.0 after having read the various articles. I'm finding this enlightening and thought-provoking. I get a little confused, since I don't really know yet what some of the programs are -- like Flikr. But I am looking forward to learning about them. Some other applications I have already used, such as chat. I've long been using IMing to talk with my kids, and here at our library we use Meebo (though it hasn't been getting too much use.) Personally speaking, I have a Facebook page, and I post on Internet discussion boards.

As we work our way through the new technologies that comprise Library 2.0 (and sometimes feel overwhelmed), I try to remember that what's paramount is the fulfillment of our main, and timeless, purpose. Whatever technologies and methods best fulfill that purpose in today's world -- and in our particular institutions -- are the ones we should use. (This will all become clearer to me as we go along!)