Library 2.0

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The concept of Library 2.0 (Engl. Library 2.0 ) for part of controversial concepts and ideas about the future design of libraries . There is broad consensus that Library 2.0 is basically geared towards the user and his / her ideas, wishes and expectations. In addition, the term is not clearly defined.

General

There is also predominantly agreement that the Library 2.0 relies on certain, so-called Web 2.0 ascribed basic principles such as participation, collaboration , interaction or simply two-way communication . Due to the widespread use of feedback-capable communication technologies geared towards networking, particularly so-called social software , these have become a general communication phenomenon on the Internet .

An obvious basic component of Library 2.0 is the principle involvement of the library user in the design and development of digital services in particular. The platform principle includes interactive user interfaces and open communication and networking options.

Supporters of the concept assume that library 2.0 will add new forms to the traditional service offerings of the libraries.

In Library 2.0, library services are frequently evaluated and updated to meet the changing needs of library users. Library 2.0 also means building user participation and feedback into the development and maintenance of library services. The active and empowered user is an important component of Library 2.0. When information flows in both directions - from library to user and from user to library - library services can evolve and improve on a constant and rapid basis. The user is a participant, co-creator, builder and consultant - regardless of whether the product is virtual or physical.

history

The English term "Library 2.0" was coined in 2005 by Michael Casey in his blog LibraryCrunch as a direct offshoot of the term Web 2.0. Casey argued that libraries, especially public libraries , are at a point where many elements of Web 2.0 are of value to librarianship. This applies to both technical and non-technical services. In particular, he described the need to introduce a constant change strategy in libraries that encourages a participatory role for library users.

The term Library 2.0 was first mentioned at a scientific conference at the Internet Librarian Conference in October 2005, when Michael Stephens of the Saint Joseph County Public Library brought the idea into connection with typical library websites.

The Library 2.0 Debate

The Anglo-American Debate

The debate about Library 2.0 has its origins in the Biblio blogosphere . Some library bloggers argue that the basic ideas associated with the concept are not new, but rather already part of the service philosophy of the library reformers of the 19th century. Others ask for concrete examples of how they can get from the library to Library 2.0. Probably the most detailed and critical analysis so far comes from Walt Crawford, who uses "Sixtytwo Views and Seven Definitions" of what is described by the keyword Library 2.0 to highlight the weaknesses of the concept.

Proponents of Library 2.0 such as Stephen Abram, Michael Stephens, Paul Miller argue that certain aspects of Library 2.0 are not in themselves new, but the convergence of an expanded understanding of service and user orientation with technical and conceptual elements from Web 2.0 to new forms of library technology Provides services that are so comprehensive that they will ultimately represent a new quality of library activity. Accordingly, they call this phenomenon in analogy to Web 2.0 and based on the numbering of software generations Library 2.0 .

The debate in the German-speaking area

A critical and independent discussion that goes beyond the recourse to the development in the Anglo-American library system or in the library science there is hardly recognizable in the German-speaking area. However, the phenomenon is increasingly being received - albeit not always under the name Library 2.0 .

The international debate

The concept of Library 2.0 learns among other things. a. also a lively reception in the Scandinavian library system. For example, the Biblioteksdagarna 2007 takes place in Stockholm under the motto “Bibliotek 2.0”.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Walt Crawford: Library 2.0 and 'Library 2.0' (PDF; 145 kB) In: Cites and Insights. Crawford 6/2006,2. ISSN  1534-0937
  2. ^ S. Abram, M. Casey, Blyberg, M. Stephens: A SirsiDynix Institute Conversation. The 2.0 Meme - Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Librarian 2.0. ( Memento of the original from March 11, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. February 2006.  @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.sirsidynixinstitute.com
  3. ^ M. Casey, M. Stephens: Better Library Services for More People. In: ALA TechSource Blog. January 2006.
  4. ↑ P. Miller, K. Tschad: Do libraries matter? - The rise of Library 2.0. ( Memento of the original from October 7, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.talis.com archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. In: Talis. November 2005.

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