Thing #10 -- Library 2.0

According to Wiki, Library 2.0 is defined by a modernized form of library service, which focuses on innovation, a strategy for keeping up with technological and social change by, in part, encouraging user participation and feedback. It has been decades since libraries weren't struggling to redefine themselves and to keep up with technology, so this idea isn't really new. What is new is the impact of Web 2.0 on how library users expect to find information. I disagree with M. Stephen in that I see that libraries are struggling with how to eliminate barriers and integrate library service -- this isn't something he needs to convince us to do. I did appreciate J. Riemer's news that OCLC is working to make WorldCat more accessible. Yes! I was intrigued by the idea of broadening relevancy rankings to include circ activity, class reserve lists, & sales data-- ideal, but practically speaking, how much work and time would that ideal require? And if we create a technology to do this automatically, would it be invading anyone's privacy? I do agree that Google and Amazon have demonstrated what's possible, and our OPACs would do well to follow their lead. People know how to use them, why make our catalog harder to follow? I think W. Schultz is really pushing--we're still working to accomodate 2.0--please don't stress us with 3D and 4.0 already!!