this class becomes interesting everytime... Yesterday I learnt about Library 2.o. and I found it quite remarkable.I learnt that Library 2.0 embraces web 2.0 technologies, it emphasis on taking services to the people unlike the traditional library that users came to to get service.
the other interesting thing about Library 2.0 is that users are not only consumer but they are co-content developers.
I've noticed that the academic libraries are taking the lead in trying to be Library 2.0 complaint, even our own UWC library doesnt want to be left behind. They have introduces knowledge commons, in the library which is quite impressive. other University libraries like Pretoria have blog,..
its was also discussed in class that nowadays to stay in business you have to provide instant service, because people just want instant everything 24/7. The library as an organisation cannot be left behind, thats why Library 2.0.
what I liked the most, that I learnt from class was the Library thing site, I thought it was quite handy. One can organise and catalog his/her book collection at home.
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The course is realy interesting I agree with you. Your postage about Library 2.0 was very helpful to me its like I was in class. Sometimes when you study something on your own it is difficult to understand and is even worse if you did not attend the class while it was being taught. When you learn something from your fellow classmate its a becomes easy to understand it is alo inspiring.
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