Thing 2

Library 2.0 doesn't appear to be different from Library "The Original." As a profession, we have always been dedicated to giving people the newest and best access to information possible. If it within the vast reach of Libraries, I am proud to say, we make it happen. If the future of information is collaborative and community based we're already ahead of the game, the technology of Library 2.0 is simply, to me, just a new way we approach those ideals.

One thing that worries me about the terminology, is that it can be alienating for Librarian's of the Old School, as well as our less techno-literate patrons. It's important to remember that these are simply tools for doing our job, not a rewriting of what our job is.

I for one, am happy that high-end technology, gaming, and user friendly online resources are promoting what we already do. Our role as guides is even more vital in a new world where information availability and expansion can be daunting for even the most web-savvy.

I look forward to the future of librarianship as we continue to evolve to meet the needs and desires of our patrons.

...It's also all TERRIBLY cool. We are SUCH hip things, aren't we?