Library 2.0

First, what is it? 

In their oft-cited Library Journal article by Michael E. Casey and Laura C. Savastinuk say it's a model for library service that encourages constant and purposeful change, inviting user participation in the creation of both the physical and the virtual services they want, supported by consistently evaluating services.

Library Connections: How Do We Move Toward 2.0?

Blogs and Wikis

• Library 2.0 PowerPoint

• Blog hosting sites:

• Examples of Library Blogs:

• RSS Feeds and Aggregators:

• Wiki Hosting sites:

• Examples of Wikis

Flickr

• A Flickr Power Point. I didn't use this to present at Greentree because we had an internet connection. However, I included highlights of Flickr on these slides, so if you'd like a refresher it might be helpful.
• The Flickr Handout that was given at the presentation
• The 11 Craziest Ways to Browse Flickr

• Examples of Flickr Sites:

• Libraries connecting nationally through Flickr 

Social Networking

• Del.icio.us - Social Bookmarking Site. Mark your favorite sites online and access them from anywhere. Also check out what other people are bookmarking!

• Connecting the Dots: Social Software and the Social Nature of Libraries

• Hot Stuff in Social Software
• The Brave New World of Social Bookmarking: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
• Positive Uses for Social Networking by YALSA
• MySpace - Even Presidential Candidates are using it!
• Library Thing - Catalog Your Personal Library Online
• Glass Giant - More image fun!
• 43 Things - Share Your Hopes and Dreams!
• Social Networking for KIDS
• 7 Things you Should Know about Twitter
• Online Community for Staff: WebJunction (subscribe to their email newsletter)
• Second Life - Online Virtual World
• You Tube
  • 7 Things you should know about Youtube
  • Teaching with YouTube

Misc

• Information Today
• Google's Gone Wiki-Wild
• The Web 2.0 Awards
• Top 2006 Web Technology Trends
• Open Source for Libraries
  • Open Source Software Company
  • LibraryFind
• Web 2.0 training and support in Pittsburgh
• GoodReads

How Librarians are Interpreting and Integrating Library 2.0

• This is how the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are approaching Library 2.0

• How Library 2.0 is weeding its way into job descriptions.

• Library 2.0

• Check out this School Librarian's site - it's SO interactive!
• How Librarians can keep up with the next generation of students
• Library Podcasting Resources
• Great article in Library Journal on how Library 2.0 is more than just jumping on the technology bandwagon
• Blog posting on getting staff on board with new technology
• Libraries should be offering Library 2.0 classes for their customers
• How Libraries can be sure to meet the needs of nextgen students
• New Learning in the 21st Century
• The Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County's handling of Library 2.0 and training their staff
• Creating a Library website with Library 2.0 in mind
• Making sure your IT department is both protected and where they should be as you approach Library 2.0
• Michael Stephens (Library 2.0 King!) and his Top Tech Trends for Libraries in 2007
• Meet the Needs of nextgen students
• How to make sure your organization does Library 2.0 Well!
• Five Weeks to a Social Library: How Charlotte-Mecklanburg did Library 2.0
• Add your library to Amazon searches, so when someone does an amazon search, they can see that yes, your local library has this book too!
• Retire your old suggestion box and create a library suggestion BLOG where everyone can participate!
• Hennepin's very interactive Library 2.0 website and OPAC
• Professions Do Not Stand Still: Michael Stephens responds to "I Didn't get an MLS to do that!"