Methods 1 and 2 - my comments

Methods 1 and 2

I have needed a course like this for a few years now. So, thanks!

I am a bit overwhelmed with all the new terminology presented in just Abram’s short video and article, “Social Libraries.” I know that I as a school librarian can assist my patrons with these new technologies and should not immediately squash students’ use of blogs, social networking, etc. in the school library. Besides that, though, I need some rethinking about how I can utilize blogging for my own communication with my patrons. I’m usually not that “in your face” so to speak either personally or certainly professionally. I have a good library web site, but it’s hard to keep it interesting, and I’m pretty sure my students don’t go to it for their school and research needs.

I like Abram’s words about Library 2.0 – academic learning and collaborative environment for the new, responsive library. We are not simply warehouses, storage vaults, or even places of information delivery any longer.

Also, Abram says be ready for change; seek new Web 2.0 understandings. Don’t just let change happen to us. Realize the new directions libraries (and patrons) are headed and facilitate. And, most of all, set aside even fifteen minutes to acquaint yourself proactively with something new.