Library 2.0 Essay
Library 2.0 is a modified version of Web 2.0 that can be used in the library for the patrons. Web 2.0 has an overload of information so Library 2.0 helps in that aspect. It would allow patrons to access to library services online. According to Kim Holmberg (2009) people want to personalize their internet experience as well as have access to it. The world has transferred from obtaining hands on material to looking at the computer screen for information. Some people do not have internet access at home so they look to the libraries to have access to popular sites for them to use. Also most people want to do things on their own and the internet has allowed them to take control when searching for information. The most library services that are
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Kim Holmberg (2009) stated that “Library 2.0 is a qualitative analysis of the co-word maps: interactivity, users, participation, libraries and library services, web and web 2.0, social aspects, and technology and tools”, but there is not a definite definition for what Library 2.0 is. It is still being defined again and again with more information being discovered all the time. Library 2.0 could become one of the greatest resources that the library has if it is used correctly. Many obstacles and problems can occur if the proper precautions are not taken. The right to privacy and copyright issues could arise when implementing Library 2.0, but if done with precautions in place will allow for a more user generated and user friendly library for its …show more content…
According to Zimmer Library 2.0 is user based and could require the patron to create a profile if they wish to access the different discussion boards. There are two different sides of the argument that are brought up in this article. One stating that putting library 2.0 in their library would violate the patron’s privacy. The other side states that Library 2.0 is necessary if they want to keep being relevant to society. There is no definite answer to whether or not Library 2.0 violates the patron’s right to privacy or not. This means that it is up to the individual librarian to decide if Library 2.0 is
Kim Holmberg (2009) stated that “Library 2.0 is a qualitative analysis of the co-word maps: interactivity, users, participation, libraries and library services, web and web 2.0, social aspects, and technology and tools”, but there is not a definite definition for what Library 2.0 is. It is still being defined again and again with more information being discovered all the time. Library 2.0 could become one of the greatest resources that the library has if it is used correctly. Many obstacles and problems can occur if the proper precautions are not taken. The right to privacy and copyright issues could arise when implementing Library 2.0, but if done with precautions in place will allow for a more user generated and user friendly library for its …show more content…
According to Zimmer Library 2.0 is user based and could require the patron to create a profile if they wish to access the different discussion boards. There are two different sides of the argument that are brought up in this article. One stating that putting library 2.0 in their library would violate the patron’s privacy. The other side states that Library 2.0 is necessary if they want to keep being relevant to society. There is no definite answer to whether or not Library 2.0 violates the patron’s right to privacy or not. This means that it is up to the individual librarian to decide if Library 2.0 is