This document discusses Web 2.0 and the characteristics of the social web. It was presented in April 2008 by Eddie Byrne, a senior librarian, and Anthony Mc Guinness, a technical consultant. Web 2.0 refers to online services that allow people to collaborate and share information, with key characteristics including users actively creating content on read/write websites through activities like social networking and information gathering.

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Presentation by:
Eddie Byrne Anthony Mc Guinness
Senior Librarian Technical Consultant
Dublin City Public Libraries Dublin.ie
April 2008

2. Web 2.0
Web 2.0 refers to the latest generation of
services available on the world wide web that
lets people collaborate and share information
online.
“The Social Web”

3. Source: http://flickr.com/people/ryyo/