Thing 15

Before I started this programme, I knew nothing about Web 2.0 and so this process has been a steep learning curve for me. As part of this task I read three articles from the OCLC Next Space Newsletter including Into a new world of librarianship by Michael Stephens. I agree with a lot he had to say about new technologies and the future of libraries, particularly the role of librarians and libraries in anticipating the way users access, consume and create content. It will be an extremely challenging role. I like the way the author cautions that librarians should not buy technology for the sake of technology, but that technology must be put to the test along with other traditional services.