library 2.0

Library 2.0 is a term that is used to describe the use of social software tools within libraries, but it is also a shorthand for a professional philosophy that is user-focused.

Originally coined by librarian blogger Michael Casey to encourage libraries to adopt Web 2.0 tools in order to enhance user services, the phrase has been the touchstone of controversy, with some decrying it as vacuous and simply an excuse to play with shiny new tech toys. However, many advocates for user-focused services in libraries have taken up the banner of Library 2.0 to represent both the tools used and the ideology of making it easier for users to access information and library services.

by Anna Creech Are you a writer, passionate about this or any other topic? Join Blogcritics!

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “library 2.0”

• Auslogics Disk Defrag 3.0.3.50

  
  DLisland Free Download Center | Direct Download — Authority: 160
  Auslogics Disk Defrag 3.0.3.50 | 2.0 Mb Disk Defrag - free program designed to help get rid of part of the problem hard drive - fragmentation. The program is very easy to use and works fairly quickly, because it does not require a lot of time for analysis. After completion of its work can get a detailed report on ...
  2 hours ago

• HOW TO: Build Your Personal Brand on YouTube

  
  Kid Mercury's Blog — Authority: 169
  Dan Schawbel is the bestselling author of Me 2.0 and owner of the award winning Personal Branding Blog . His latest blog, the Student Branding Blog , provides branding and career advice for high school, college and graduate students. There are thousands of different websites that you can leverage to build your ...
  3 hours ago

• Acer Mini Laptop

  
  Found Not Lost — Authority: 424
  Have you seen these mini laptops? They are cute and they are also quite affordable at about $300. Although I’ve heard that there’s even better laptop deals out there, kind of hard to believe they can go lower then $300 don’t you think? My boss got one because she got tired of lugging around her big laptop ...
  3 hours ago

• Symfony 2.0 on PHP 5.3

  
  ??? — Authority: 157
  Symfony 2.0 on PHP 5.3
  3 hours ago

• Top Church of Christ Blogs – November 2009 Edition

  
  Kingdom Living — Authority: 473
  Time for the latest round up of blogs by members of the Church of Christ. If there are any you think should be on here run an alexa search to confirm, comment on the omission and I will update the list. The change column represents the change in rank since the last time this was updated in July ( see this post ). ...
  3 hours ago

• Complete Wireless Surveillance System That Transmits Color Video and Audio Signs from the Camera to your TV or Monitor or PC

  
  The Official Smarthome Blog - All Things Home Automation — Authority: 144
  Wireless Camera (CW5700TX) Transmits color video and audio signals from the camera to your TV or Monitor or PC. Built-in microphone 16 Infrared LEDs for night vision capabilities Range up to 400′ Wirelss Receiver/USB DVR Fast USB 2.0 data transfer Connect to your TV, monitor and /or computer 30 Frames/sec recording ...
  3 hours ago

• Super Talent launches first USB 3.0 flash drive with RAID

  
  The Apple News — Authority: 454
  Super Talent on Wednesday revealed its new SuperSpeed USB 3.0 RAIDDrive lineup, which is up to ten times faster than USB 2.0 drives when transferring data. A system with both USB 3.0 ports and a special USB Attached SCSI driver can transfer at up to 320MB per second, or faster than most solid-state drives; it can ...
  3 hours ago

• MikeG514: Important point made on OpenSocial panel re: the role of identity and E2.0 (social media, social networking, etc) #e2conf

  
  Twitter / MikeG514 — Authority: 145
  MikeG514: Important point made on OpenSocial panel re: the role of identity and E2.0 (social media, social networking, etc) #e2conf
  3 hours ago

• Close enough for jazz

  
  Digital Identity Forum — Authority: 411
  [Dave Birch] I had a typical fascinating and productive discussion with Hazel Lacohee and Piotr Cofta when we last got together. We were kicking around some ideas for finding practical ways to improve privacy, security and other good stuff while simultaneously worrying about the governments approach to the ...
  3 hours ago

• Blu-rays future glimpsed at Blu-Con 2.0

  
  Bitstream — Authority: 134
  Yesterday’s annual Blu-Con 2.0 conference in Los Angeles delivered a progress update on Blu-ray Disc and many of the advanced technologies associated with it. The conference took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, and was organized by...
  3 hours ago

• Super Talent introduces world’s first USB 3.0 flash drive

  
  eMediaOne — Authority: 137
  USB 3.0 devices are just now starting to peek their heads out at retail, and it looks as if Super Talent is doing its darnedest to not be left out of the spotlight. Said company has just introduced what looks to be the planets first USB 3.0 thumb drive (or "RAIDDrive," as it were), promising transfer rates of up ...
  4 hours ago

• Medicare Begins New Prescription Drug Enrollment Period Nov 15 Area Agency on Aging to Help

  
  KFFB 106.1 FM -- Arkansas Radio -- Online Radio--Arkansas Politics — Authority: 142
  Medicare beneficiaries will have an opportunity to sign up for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan beginning November 15 through December 31, the open enrollment period for all beneficiaries.    For 2009/2010 there are over 50 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans available in Arkansas. Medicare reminds Medicare ...
  4 hours ago

• Sony Ericsson Launchs Xperia X10, Running Google Android

  
  Profectio — Authority: 478
  Sony Ericsson is expanding the operating systems they support with the launch of their new Xperia X10 which was unveiled yesterday. The phone won’t officially hit the market until sometime in the first half of 2010 but could give Sony Ericsson a much needed surge in customer base as this is their first ...
  4 hours ago

• The Droid will be available this Friday from Verizon

  
  Desinformado.com — Authority: 489
  Many of Verizon Wireless Stores will open early Friday (Nov. 6) to give customers the earliest opportunity to purchase the DROID by Motorola on its first day of sale. Some stores will open at 7 a.m. and others at 8 a.m. Customers should check local stores for their opening hours. (Mall stores will not open early.) ...
  4 hours ago

• Oldest Game 6 World Series starters

  
  Baseball-Reference Blog — Authority: 508
  Im getting geared up for tonights game and was curious to see who the oldest Game 6 starters are in World Series history: Cnt AgeY.D Date Series G Tm Opp GmReslt App,Dec IP H R ER BB SO HR Pit Str GmSc IR IS BF AB 2B 3B IBB HBP SH SF GDP SB CS Pk BK WP ERA ...
  4 hours ago

• ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner

  
  Sreelancer — Authority: 470
  Forget Black Friday Deals, Woot is currently selling the ATI TV Wonder USB Tuner HDTV digital low price of $ 19.99. With this simple piece of equipment users can receive free-to-air high definition TV, record your favorite programs and listen anytime. The ATI TV Wonder USB 2.0 has a stick that can connect to any ...
  4 hours ago

• JC Hutchins’s SF novel 7th Son: Descent serialized, Part 4

  
  tor.com — Authority: 148
  Welcome to the fourth serialized audio installment of J.C. Hutchins’ 7th Son: Descent , a high-tech thriller novel. In 7th Son, human cloning isn’t near—it’s already here. If this is your first exposure to our free serialization of 7th Son , you can easily catch up by experiencing part one , part two ...
  4 hours ago

• ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner

  
  Daily Contributor — Authority: 553
  Today Woot.com is selling an ATI TV Wonder USB Digital HDTV Tuner for your PC or Laptop for just $19.99 . The ATI TV Wonder HD 600 USB HDTV Tuner is much like a USB 2.0 flash drive but it can allow you to schedule, watch, and record free-to-air HDTV with easy PVR functions. The device can also convert recorded ...
  4 hours ago

• LaCie Big Disk Extreme+ 1 TB USB 2.0/FireWire 400/FireWire 800 Desktop External Hard Drive 301199U

  
  Kill Deal — Authority: 160
  Powerful 1 TB drive optimized for professionals working with high-definition audio, digital video editing, SD video and 2D/3D imaging FireWire 800, FireWire 400 and USB 2.0 interfaces LaCie’s trademark “Shortcut Button” for quick back-ups or application launch Includes FireWire 800 to FireWire 800 (9-to-9 ...
  4 hours ago

• Tomorrow Night: Tracy Kidder

  
  The Perrot Memorial Library Blog — Authority: 115
  Perrot Event Reminder: New York Times best-selling author Tracy Kidder will discuss his books, Mountains Beyond Mountains and Strength in What Remains , tomorrow, Thursday, November 5th, 2009, at 7 P.M. at the First Congregational Church of Old Greenwich . The author will sign books at 6:30 P.M., and a ...
  4 hours ago

Comments about library 2.0