Thing 2: Library 2.0

The Library 2.0 is an emerging idea of concepts, philosophy and use of the Internet with the aim to interchange ideas, knowledge, and a new way of dissemination of information between librarians and patrons. It is a new concept of the libraries in this moment in which the technology through the Internet opens an enormous portal for library services. Library 2.0 is not only a change in physical technology but it is an even more important change in the way of thinking about the library. Library 2.0 is built on the model of the web 2.0 tools which are ease to use to create content which can be share on the internet as a social networking. The Web 2.0 concept as a next generation software surge in the conference sessions between O'Reilly and the Media Live International.

My thoughts about the Library 2.0

• To improve my understanding of Library 2.0, I organized my time so that I can do my practices at home in the morning, because I work at the library in the afternoon. That way I can dedicate around one hour every day.My main interest in participating in this Library 2.0 project is to obtain the tools to create my blog and share it on this social network.
• Secondly, I will learn a lot about the new library technologies and directions; also I can improve my computer online skills.
• Certainly, the Internet has affected the way I work. The use of the internet as a resource in the library to find updated information is undoubtedly very important. The way we connect between campus library to share issues related to library functions and procedures would not be possible without the internet. The Internet is very useful in for databases, and thus provides a great portal to information.
• At this moment, my knowledge of the Web 2.0 is at an intermediate level. I already have a good knowledge of computers and the use of internet, but this Web 2.0 offers me many new opportunities to learn ways to apply this to my library work. I believe that I can better serve the college community.

In the 23 Things On a stick I am looking forward to creating my own blog and sharing my ideas and learning with co workers and library patrons. I can contribute to their knowledge, and I certainly learn much from them. The Library 2.0 makes these ideas be possible.