DOWNLOAD FILE FOR SPEAKER NOTES Two of the recent major challenges to traditional library practice have been evidence-based library and information practice (EBLIP) and Library 2.0, yet these concepts may be put at opposite ends of the innovation scale. EBLIP is concerned with using the best available evidence, and wherever possible – research evidence, to make informed decisions to achieve best practice. Library 2.0 on the other hand, challenges us to look beyond standard practice, “play”, and give new things a go (including the technological opportunities Web 2.0 has presented us). Is there a place for EBLIP in the brave new 2.0 world?

1. Lisa Cotter NSCCH & The University of Newcastle Gillian Wood Brian Tutt Library, NSW Health Department NSW Health Libraries Forum, 8-9 November 2007 Focus on the User Environment: Techniques and Technologies explore > experiment > engage > evaluate http://nswhlf2007.blogspot.com EBLIP in the 2.0 world: reflective practice unlocking the door to innovation

3. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) EBLIP Web 2.0 EBLIP & Web 2.0 MLA SNS Survey Australian Survey APPRAISE the evidence ACQUIRE the evidence APPLY the evidence ASSESS impact and performance (& report findings) ASK a question

9. EBLIP and Web 2.0 friends or foe? EBLIP Web 2.0 EBLIP & Web 2.0 MLA SNS Survey Australian Survey Reflects back on the evidence base. EBLIP Looks beyond standard practice seeking innovation. WEB 2.0 Asks Qs first - a focused Q is the foundation of EBLIP Acts first, and asks (or apologises) later. Subject to technolust Constrained by research literature removed from the “real world” (?)

10. EBLIP and Web 2.0 best available evidence EBLIP Web 2.0 EBLIP & Web 2.0 MLA SNS Survey Australian Survey

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18. Questions ? Lisa Cotter NSCCH & The University of Newcastle [email_address] Gillian Wood Brian Tutt Library, NSW Health Department [email_address]