On Library 2.0 & Web 2.0

Perspective #2 Into a new world of librarianship

I agree with what Michael Stephens said, “Librarian 2.0 also listens to staff and users when planning, tells the stories of successes and failures, learns from both, celebrates those successes, allows staff time to play and learn, and never stops dreaming about the best library services.”

I have worked for JPL since 2004. I think we have come a long way since then. Online library cards, accepting credit cards, online renewal, sending courtesy reminders, ask a librarian, home work help and many more useful tools. A more streamline user friendly website.

I felt that what he said “Never stops dreaming about the best library services” goes with our vision “Start here and Go Anywhere.”

Perspective #4 To better bibliographic services

I also agree with what John Riemer stated “Libraries can package and push their content to users.” The web 2.0 can be a very useful tool for JPL to attract more customers from outside of the library. The internet is a very big tool and we have to take advantage of it. We have come a long way, but we still have a long way to go.