Comments on: Library 2.0 – Reflection Post #3 http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/2009/02/21/library-20-reflection-post-3/ Just another Classes.tametheweb.com Blogs weblog Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:32:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lynda http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/2009/02/21/library-20-reflection-post-3/comment-page-1/#comment-8 Lynda Mon, 02 Mar 2009 01:12:05 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/?p=9#comment-8 I have read some blog posts similar to what you describe. What I have taken away from these perspectives is that one should maintain the focus on the needs and wants of the users and incorporate technology to serve these needs where appropriate. I do think that one on one interaction can effectively occur via IM, text, or any other technological tool. However, since many users like to visit (especially smaller) public libraries for the in person interaction with library staff (regardless of whether 2.0 tools are available), I think it is good to keep what you mention in your last paragraph in mind. I have read some blog posts similar to what you describe. What I have taken away from these perspectives is that one should maintain the focus on the needs and wants of the users and incorporate technology to serve these needs where appropriate. I do think that one on one interaction can effectively occur via IM, text, or any other technological tool. However, since many users like to visit (especially smaller) public libraries for the in person interaction with library staff (regardless of whether 2.0 tools are available), I think it is good to keep what you mention in your last paragraph in mind.

]]> By: Michael http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/2009/02/21/library-20-reflection-post-3/comment-page-1/#comment-7 Michael Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:00:59 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/?p=9#comment-7 Blyberg's post is one of the best I've ever read about L2. The one on one interaction is most imprtant - I agree - but could that interaction play out in person, on the phone, via IM, via text, via Second Life, etc and still be as strong? Blyberg’s post is one of the best I’ve ever read about L2. The one on one interaction is most imprtant – I agree – but could that interaction play out in person, on the phone, via IM, via text, via Second Life, etc and still be as strong?

]]> By: Steve Szczeblowski http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/2009/02/21/library-20-reflection-post-3/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Steve Szczeblowski Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:44:00 +0000 http://classes.tametheweb.com/veronica/?p=9#comment-6 Thanks for pointing the way to the Farkas post. I found it (and your post) reassuring to me in that I was afraid I didn't quite "get" Library 2.0 and it could be an off-putting concept to some people. The success of the apps, websites, blogs, RSS feeds, etc., that make up Library 2.0 will only prove relevant with their use and acceptance by our communities. In other words the great challenges involving Library 2.0 concern not whether users find and use it but that librarians stay informed to provide their help and expertise to share 2.0 with their customers/patrons. Thanks for pointing the way to the Farkas post. I found it (and your post) reassuring to me in that I was afraid I didn’t quite “get” Library 2.0 and it could be an off-putting concept to some people.

The success of the apps, websites, blogs, RSS feeds, etc., that make up Library 2.0 will only prove relevant with their use and acceptance by our communities. In other words the great challenges involving Library 2.0 concern not whether users find and use it but that librarians stay informed to provide their help and expertise to share 2.0 with their customers/patrons.

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