I looked at the Discovery Resources a while ago and found them quite interesting but I've been putting off this blog post. I don't feel like I have much to add to discussions that hasn't already been said.
Here's a random thought that may or may not be relevant: one of the few amusing moments in the recent "The Librarians" premiere was the shot of the front door with the sign with all the modern jargon for what the place was and a blu-tacked notice underneath saying "Library". It seems like a bit of a metaphor for not getting so carried away with the latest and greatest that we forget to deliver what real people need and want to know.
Web 2.0 is a brilliant tool. It is changing the library world as we know it. But it is going to take some effort to sort out what's going to be of the most long term benefit. And it's going to need some top-level commitment and cooperation to get the best results for our users. We can introduce elements of what we learn at all sorts of basic levels but it still takes staff time and technology that we may not have.
It is impossible for me to keep my moral/political views out of this and I probably don't have to seeing it's my blog (and very few people will read it anyway!). Perhaps its just the election, global warming etc. etc. but I'm feeling very anxious about the huge divisions in our society and if Web 2.0 can't help deliver equity of access, empowerment to those most in need, global co-operation and understanding, then it ain't much use to us.
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hi jill. i think that 2.0 is changing the whole world and libraries have just happened to catch onto it faster than other groups and tack the word 'library' in front of it to claim it as our own. in the last federal election could you even imagine the parties advertising on youtube and having facebook profiles! this is clear statement by the parties that these new forms of communication cant be ignored.
think that the majority of people would have little understanding of the term 2.0, and it's really easy for us to forget that because we are so close to it. but mention facebook or youtube or blog and people may understand.
i also reckon that our ability to deliver 2.0 is so closely linked to government policies ie of providing internet access and training to families who can't afford it. you are right i also agree that we shouldnt get carried away and choose our 2.0 tools carefully.
I still can't imagine the parties advertising on youtube. I don't think they would know what it is in more detail than 'internet', and to be honest when would they find the time. Their advisors will have advisors etc and they will be doing it, (like the wikipedia entries).
Jill,
When I worked in FNQ they called the Library the IKC ( Indigenous Knowledge Centre) It really annoyed me because all the bureaucrats called it the IKCs and they wouldn't call it the Library.
All the Murris callled it the Library,
what a joke!!!
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