To think that just a couple of months ago, I didn't fully understand this concept! It is truly mind-boggling to contemplate the resources we have at our disposal. Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science are as timely now as they were in 1931, but the final law "the library is a changing organism," truly reflects the transformation that is taking place in libraries the world over. I chose 3 of the articles on the topic and especially enjoyed what John Riemer had to say about expanding bibliographic services and exploring new initiatives. He mentions the Endeca-based NC State catalog, which benefit's the user's experience with an exciting, intuitive interface which allows for various ways of navigating information.
I also enjoyed the following article from Library Journal (2006, Sept. 1), by Casey and Savastinuk, which not only gives an excellent overview (along with some terrific 2.o sources), but also clarifies that the Library 2.0 model is not all about technology. There is much that can be done to transform libraries with limited funding, or those struggling to bridge the digital divide.
http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6365200.html
Library 2.0 is most definitely about embracing change and collaborating with our users to meet their needs.
High Above the Clouds
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