Using Web 2.0 Principles to Become Librarian 2.0: Introduction
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This document discusses using Web 2.0 principles to become a Librarian 2.0. It introduces the presenter and topics that will be covered over the next two days, including what is Web 2.0 and Library 2.0, why libraries should care about these concepts, and various Web 2.0 tools. The document provides background on the concepts of Web 2.0, how it differs from Web 1.0, and key principles such as collaboration, sharing, and social connections. It also discusses the concept of Library 2.0 and how it focuses on user-centered design, participation, and two-way information sharing. Finally, it raises some warnings and thoughts around ensuring initiatives meet user needs and expectations.
Using Web 2.0 Principles to Become Librarian 2.0: Introduction
- 1. Kent State University School of Library & Information Science March 9 & 10, 2007 Using Web 2.0 Principles to Become Librarian 2.0 Introduction
- 2. Instructor: Brian C. Gray Engineering, Mathematics, & Statistics Librarian Case Western Reserve University Work email: bcg8@case.edu Work phone: 216-368-8685 IM: AIM - kslbcg8 ICQ - 499284601 Google Chat - kslbcg8@gmail.com MSN - bcg8@case.edu Yahoo - kslbcg8
- 3. My Interest in Web 2.0 Teach RSS workshop at KSL Contribute to 3 Case KSL blogs ALA Library 2.0 participant ALA LAMA Web Coordinator Blogs, RSS, Wiki, Communities Regular IM user See benefits of “free” tools to libraries & library users Non-techie trained person that likes to “play”
- 4. Topics for the Next 2 Days What is Web 2.0 What is Library 2.0 Why should we care RSS and OPML Blogs Wikis Various Web 2.0 Tools Users Library concerns
- 5. Introduce Yourself Name Degree in progress and/or library employer Goals for career Goals for this workshop
- 6. Reasons Why You Must Care Online competition to libraries Alternative method of marketing Alternative method of communication Alternative publishing practices User awareness Efficiency “Buzz” word right now Users are unaware and/or are creating alternatives to library resources
- 8. Coined by O'Reilly Media (2004)
- 9. What Is Web 2.0, Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next Generation of Software Tim O'Reilly, 09/30/2005
- 10. More on Web 2.0 Web 1.0 “surfing” Content within a specific space Web 2.0: Decentralized Granular Syndication Web as a “platform” “Long Tail”
- 11. WEB 2.0 Concepts (Mindset) Key concepts or focus points: Collaboration Sharing Ownership Creation Web-based rather than software based Data/information Social Connections/relationships Trust
- 12. WEB 2.0 Concepts Enrichment Personal data Participation Decentralized User “tagged” or defined Experience Services Remixable Behavior
- 13. Library 2.0 Coined by Michael Casey on his blog LibraryCrunch Some library contributors: Stephen Abram John Blyberg Michael E. Casey Jenny Levine Paul Miller Michael Stephens
- 14. Library 2.0 Concepts Delivery Constant and purposeful change Adaptation User designed User created Participation User feedback 2-way information Reaching new users
- 15. Warnings (or Thoughts) What do users want? Investment in technology and/or time worth it? What do users expect? What are users doing on their own? How can users contribute?