Librarian 2.0

As part of this module we were given 2 readings to consider.

Harvey, M. (2009). What does it mean to be a Science Librarian 2.0? Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship, (Summer). Retrieved from http://www.istl.org/09-summer/article2.html

This article was interesting as the writer emphasised the need to not just embrace a new web2.0 technology because it is new, but to ensure that it is right for you.

 He then gave some examples of tools that are useful. They were: 

1. Blogs
2. RSS feeds
3. Podcasts
4. Video thread
5. chat/IM
6. Cloud tags
7. You Tube 

 He also emphaised the need to thoroughly evaluate if a new tool is appropriate for our library and will help deliver better services to our clients.

He also said to try and avoid throwing out the 'old' methods and tools just because they were old.

The other reading was:

Stephen Abram's paper at the Online Information 2007 Conference where he tries to define the 'work' of a Librarian 2.0, Web 2.0, library 2.0 and librarian 2.0: Preparing for the 2.0 world

The article begins by discussing web 2.0 describing it as a social phenomenon. We can all participate and influence the development of the next generation of the web.

Library 2.0 is another 'conversation'.

I felt that this article was quite motivating. In it he motivates us as librarians to guarantee the future of the profession by using our insight and knowledge of web2.0 to influence the creation of the new dynamic. He says that this is a once in a generation opportunity to invent a new future.

Make Librarian 2.0 the guru of the information age.