Until watching the video and reading the articles for this task, I hadn't realized that there were such strong views on Library 2.0. I agree with some of the things that John Blyberg wrote. I don't think libraries could continue to exist in the traditional sense, if changes aren't made to keep up with the technology that is being used by our patrons. Don't get me wrong, I don't wish traditional libraries to be replaced by virtual libraries. The availability of print resources is vital to our patrons. As an elementary media specialist, I firmly believe that children need to be read to and have books to read. The library provides resources for enjoyment, reading development and inquiry. The excitement of going to the library and receiving quality literature should never be replaced. The library is also a vital resource for those patrons who are unable to afford technology in their homes.
I was drawn to Rick Anderson's article by the intriguing title. The iceberg analogy was interesting. The three issues: the "just in case" collection, reliance on user education and the "come to us" model of library service are issues that all media centers and libraries are dealing with today. How much money should be spent on print versus technology resources? How are centers staffed? What are the needs of our patrons? Is access user-friendly both physically and virtually? I agree that we don't need to get rid of the core principles and values to meet the changing needs of our patrons, but we do need to keep up with the technological advancements available to us.
Where am I in my knowledge and use of Web 2.0 tools? Many of the things that are listed will be new experiences for me. I feel like that little boat that Rick Anderson described. I continue to learn so that I can change the direction of the way things are done in our media center to best meet the needs of our patrons.
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