Publication Date

6-2006

Document Type

Article

Keywords

Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Blog, Wiki, Streaming media, Social network, Tagging, RSS, Mashup

Abstract

This article posits a definition and theory for "Library 2.0". It suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as "Web 2.0" will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications keep very close to the history and mission of libraries, they still necessitate a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper applies the theory and definition to the practice of librarianship, specifically addressing how Web 2.0 technologies such as synchronous messaging and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds, and mashups might intimate changes in how libraries provide access to their collections and user support for that access.

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License
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Rights Holder

Jack M. Maness

Provenance

Received from author

File Format

application/pdf

Language

English (eng)

Extent

11 pgs

File Size

161 KB

Publication Title

Webology

Volume

3

First Page

1

Last Page

11

Comments

Published version may be viewed at: http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n2/a25.html

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