This exercise has certainly been interesting and thought provoking. The video was good - loved the way they got the message across... very much the way my written communication evolves these days (I could never go back to paper, pencil, or typewriter!)
I liked what Michael Stephens had to say in his article Into a New World of Librarianship, which defines Librarian 2.0, as the “strategy guide” for helping users find information, gather knowledge and create content and then explores the important traits of Librarian 2.0.
The Librarian today needs to be constantly thinking about what and how Web 2.0 technologies can be best utilised to meet the ever changing needs of our users. I see this as something that can enhance the service we have always offered not replace it. Libraries need to meet the needs of all its users and the Web 2.0 technologies are part of that but not all - people will still want the personal contact, a community meeting place or even an old fashioned book.
# 23 (Week 10) Play Week and Catchup
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You have hit the nail on the head with the comment 'can enhance the service we have always offered not replace it'.We have such a diverse group of patrons now, we constantly need to adapt to meet their needs, be it the new technology or the familiar and old ways of doing things.
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