This document discusses environmental scanning and Library 2.0. It defines environmental scanning as communicating external information that may influence organizational decision making. Key components of an effective scan include top-level support, objectives, methodology, communication of results, and action planning. Characteristics of effective scanning teams include seeing beyond status quo and having a big picture view. Library 2.0 utilizes new technologies like blogs, wikis and tagging to create more interactive websites and connect users. It provides options for users and increases access to information.