"The Library" is now more than just a building. An article from Library Journal discusses this topic and Library 2.0. Library 2.0 recognizes what librarians have come to realize, that it is no longer just accumulating information into a physical building but being user-centered and that many of the services we offer do not reach the majority of our populaton. It discusses how library users can be given a participatory role in the services a library offers and how they are used. Even libraries with limited money sources for technology can find the means with many free or inexpensive technologies online.
"What makes a service Library 2.0? Any service, physical or virtual, that successfully reaches users, is evaluated frequently, and makes use of customer input is a Library 2.0 service. Even older, traditional services can be Library 2.0 if criteria are met. Similarly, being new is not enough to make a service Library 2.0" (Casey & Savastinuk para. 20).
Casey, M.E., & Savastinuk, L.C. (2006, September 1). Library 2.0: Service for the next-generation library. Library Journal. Retrieved February 14, 2008, from http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6365200.html
Statement of Purpose: How do we, as librarians, disseminate information, and equally important how do we diffuse it? How do we get the information out there, and how do we know that the information is actually transferred to an individual or group to form knowledge? I hope to explore answers to these questions with this blog.
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Introduction
The accumulation of knowledge was the beginnings of librarianship. In pre-technology days the library was the epitome of this accumulation. As libraries evolved so did the field of librarianship. It is the development of technology and the professionalism of the field that expanded it into the field of information science. Accumulation of knowledge is not enough. The creation, utilization, and dissemination of this knowledge are what make it the field of information science.
Unlike the past where librarians waited for the public to come to them, we face a future of demonstrating our value to our patrons. The expansion of information sources and the ease of access lead people to believe they no longer need a facilitator. However, the very wealth of information available, both valuable and outright wrong, make the guidance of our profession invaluable. It is to this end that this blog is dedicated.
Unlike the past where librarians waited for the public to come to them, we face a future of demonstrating our value to our patrons. The expansion of information sources and the ease of access lead people to believe they no longer need a facilitator. However, the very wealth of information available, both valuable and outright wrong, make the guidance of our profession invaluable. It is to this end that this blog is dedicated.
About Me
- Sharon Lokken
- I am a fourth generation Floridian. I graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Criminal Justice. I worked for five years at the Lakeland Public Library then took time off for my children. I then worked several part-time jobs and volunteered at my children's school. Seven years ago I started part-time at the library at Polk Community College on the Lakeland Campus in public services. Then five years ago I changed to technical services as the Acquisitions Technician. I buy the books, videos, and now digital licensing rights for our digital library we started last year. I am very involved in collection development, researching what we have, searching for newer materials, and recommending titles to update our library. I also cover the reference desk when needed.
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4 comments:
True, it is easy to collect information today. Thru the Internet, but that also means we need to take more time judging whether or not that information is factual. Sometimes we need to check other Internet sites, books, encyclopedia's etc.
We are probably working harder today in research because their is so much dis-information out there. Most people don't realize the disinformation on certain sites and will just use Wikopedia for everything.
Donn E. Mensinger
Interesting article. Life keeps changing and libraries do as well, they evolve. It's very exciting!
Yes, you are right the library world is changing and evolving constantly.
"To anticipate changes in technology applications, information professionals are advised to watch trends in the use of new technologies for entertainment as possible precursors of information use for other purposes (p. 56)".
Greer, R.C., Grover, R.J., & Fowler, S.G.(2007).Introduction to the Library and Information Professions. Westport, Connecticut: Libraries Unlimited.
I hope to get more familiar with the technologies out there. This blog idea is all new to me and I am learning a lot from it and hopefully I can apply it in my career.
Sharon
Very interesting article, the more things change those sometimes it seems the more work we have to do. It is suppose to be the other way around but with anyone being able to make webpages, blogs and changes to sites, I don't see the librarian going out of style anytime soon.
Richelle
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