Library 2.0 and User-Generated Content

This document discusses the concepts of Library 2.0 and user-generated content. It provides two examples of how libraries can incorporate this type of content: 1) Wikipedia and library name authority files, where metadata from Wikipedia entries is linked to library catalogs, and 2) Wikisource, a Wikipedia sister project containing freely accessible source materials. The document also discusses social tagging as a way for users to classify and organize information using freely chosen keywords. It concludes by encouraging libraries to embrace these new forms of user contribution and to build platforms that support collaborative work between librarians and users.