I read the 2 suggested readings and here is my blog about them.
First of all, I've decided that Library 2.0 is a vague term and no one can agree on what it means. Without a solid definition, you can't really talk about it. So I've decided what it means to me. It's those web applications which are often open-source and collaborative, that can be brought into the library for use on our computers and which serve our patrons in some way, and may even involve patrons.
I am omitting coffee counters and rock concerts and gaming tournaments from the definition. I think those are great ways to serve patrons, but aren't really Library 2.0.
Wikis, folksonomies/tagging and social networking can all be called part of Library 2.0. And there are more. The idea is to bring better and more varied service to more people via the Web.
We need also to think about those who have no computer, but that's beyond Library 2.0 in my definition.
There are some caveats mentioned on page 19 of the Library 2.0 and the future of libraries article (the Charles W Bailey Jr section). If a library is to have a blog or wiki which is then open to alteration or comments by the public, you really have to watch out for some things. The three mentioned are libel, fiction presented as facts and intellectual property violations. I think that is one of the most important points I came away with. Libraries are trusted sources of information. I wouldn't want to damage that reputation.
I thought one idea mentioned was worthy of looking into for Yorba Linda Public Library. One is based on "Picture Ann Arbor". I'd love to see patrons and users letting us scan in pictures of an older Yorba Linda for all to see on the web site. I'd also like to see written stories of old Yorba Linda.
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