Never knowing Web 2.0 as an official title, I've
been using the technologies since they first became popular. Growing up digital
has its advantages, like learning a 2nd language at birth (which I wish I had
done). However, to step out of the technological loop for just a little while
could mean having to start from scratch, becoming familiar with what’s new all
over again. I’ve used blogs, RSS feeds, and various forms of social media.
Some of it is so second nature that it’s difficult to make a list or put a name
to all the technologies that qualify as Web 2.0.
My current experience in Library 2.0 consists
almost solely with Facebook. Working at a small public library it’s everyone’s
job to update Facebook daily (or twice, or three, or four times daily). Mom’s
post their own photos of events and tag the library. We receive reference
questions, and all positive comments through the account. It seems like more
people connect to the library through the free Facebook account than through
the library website.
I’m excited to learn more about the technologies
available, how libraries can take advantage of them, and how other libraries have
been successful. It’s awesome to connect, interact, share ideas, and learn from
others currently in the field and from all over the country.
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