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A SirsiDynix Institute Conversation: The 2.0 Meme - Web 2.0, Library 2.0,
Librarian 2.0Feb. 22, 2006
Stephen Abram, SirsiDynixJohn Blyberg, Ann Arbor District LibraryMichael Casey, Gwinnett County Public
LibraryMichael Stephens, Tame The Web
IntroductionsStephen Abram, SirsiDynix
John Blyberg, Ann Arbor District LibraryMichael Casey, Gwinnett County Public Library
Michael Stephens, Tame The Web
Polls• What type of library are you from?
1. University2. College3. Public4. School5. Special6. Other library7. Non library
Polls• Why are you attending the session? i. I've heard about 2.0 and want to
learn more. ii. We're doing some 2.0 things and
want some ideas. iii. I don't know much about 2.0 and I'm
here to learn more iv. My boss made me attend (grin).
Prompt 1• Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 are the
overarching titles of major conversations at conferences, in articles, on discussion lists and blogs about what the next generation of the web will look like. It seems like the definition of 2.0 stuff is like holding water in your hands. How would each of your describe Web 2.0 and its offspring like Library 2.0?
Prompt 2• Describe a few Library 2.0
opportunities. Where is the real action right now? Like art, can this this trend only be truly appreciated when we see it?
Prompt 3• We're hearing this fairly new word
"mashup" which is quite intriguing. It comes from the music world where kids are mashing together different songs and videos in unusual ways to create new works and experiences. What do software mashups mean to library systems and portals? Can you describe some opportunities? Why is this suddenly so exciting and popular?
Prompt 4• The ILS (Integrated Library System) has
traditionally been about integrating the management systems of libraries horizontally - crossing stovepipes of OPACs, circulation, ILL, acquisitions, etc. Now it seems that we've passed a tipping point and we can integrate vertically - out through portals, mashups and portlets etc. to integrate into the broader community, learning spaces and workplaces. Is there a major strategic shift here for management in libraries? Or can we just plan like usual?
Prompt 5• Are library workers prepared for this
new world? What are the competencies and attitudes required to meet the needs of users and take advantage of the 2.0 world of opportunities? (API skills, Java skills, XML skills, AJAX, etc.) Is there a Librarian 2.0 emerging?
Prompt 6• Thanks - very interesting . . . Any
final comments before we go to questions?
Questions
Moderated by Crystal Ashton
Polls• After hearing what I've heard today, I will: i. Investigate a few of the ideas. ii. Read up on it. iii. Ignore the trend in my library. iv. Work on something big to win one of
the five $10,000 SirsiDynix Innovation awards!
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Contact Information• Stephen Abram, SirsiDynix
• Stephen’s Lighthouse• http://stephenslighthouse.sirsi.com• [email protected]
• John Blyberg, Ann Arbor District Library• Blyberg.net• http://www.blyberg.net• [email protected]
• Michael Casey, Gwinnett County Public Library• LibraryCrunch• http://www.librarycrunch.com/• [email protected]
• Michael Stephens • Tame The Web• http://www.tametheweb.com• [email protected]
