The document explores emergent technologies, particularly social software, defined as online tools that facilitate user connection and collaboration influenced by group dynamics. It discusses the evolution of web-based software in the context of Web 2.0, characterized by open communication and decentralization, along with its impact on libraries, termed Library 2.0, which emphasizes user-driven service design and innovation. The document emphasizes that constant change and user involvement are vital to adapting library services in a digital age.

1. Exploring Emergent Technologies SPLAT

2. Emergent Technologies = Social Software: Online services & tools that enable users to connect, collaborate, customize, and share content; all of which are influenced and enhanced by group dynamics.

3. What’s so different from regular software? “ indie” software & developers Evolving (forever Beta) Free Shareable Customizable Growing Web 2.0 concept

4. A social phenomenon referring to an approach to creating and distributing Web content itself, characterized by open communication, decentralization of authority, freedom to share and re-use Small software companies offering free, innovative, web-based software http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0

5. What’s driving Web 2.0? Open Source Savvy users/developers Browser functionality Scripts (AJAX, Ruby) Plug-ins Virtual communities http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_2.0 Show & tell

6. Web 2.0 http://www.flickr.com/photos/mozorro/105664713/in/photostream/

7. Categories we’ll discuss today: RSS News Readers / Aggregators Blogs Social Networks Instant Messaging

8. News Readers use: Real Simple Syndication Rich Site Summary XML code summarizes web content, sends feed to aggregator

9. http://albertsonslibrary.blogspot.com/atom.xml Show & tell

10. News Readers: Website subscription Single interface Updates automatically Automated web surfing Share your subscriptions

11. 2 Frames Feed display Feed List

12. News Readers Subscribe using URL Click a chicklet Bookmarking

13. What is a weblog? A “what’s new” page, updated frequently, detailing thoughts, issues, links, and minutiae of an individual. Web + log = weblog or Blog Blogger = one who blogs

14. Weblogs Free blogging platforms

15. Anatomy of a Blog

16. Banner/title of Blog Most recent “post” on top, usually dated Blogger, or person(s) responsible for the post, may include a “profile” of Blogger Older posts move to bottom Archived posts You can comment on content Weblogs: Anatomy

17. Web 2.0 developments Social software as response to corporate control Individuals share software solutions Greater choice in functionality Shareable content Easier dissemination of content Always Beta

18. Web 2.0 momentum Newer publication formats Hybrids Still evolving Corporate vs. maverick software Shifting strategies

19. So what? Wonderful! Just wonderful!...So much for instilling them with a sense of awe.

20. From Web 2.0 meme to Library 2.0 Meme: a unit of cultural information that represents a basic idea that can be transferred from one individual to another, and subjected to mutation, crossover, and adaptation. www.agsm.edu.au/~bobm/teaching/SimSS/glossary.html

21. Social Software – LIBRARY 2.0 Web-based, socially-tested, shareable software utilities and conceptual thinking + Library resources, services, research expertise, and core community service

22. Social Software – LIBRARY 2.0 Concept is too broad Library model is just fine Varies by library type Lack of concrete examples Divide of digital/non-digital natives Control

23. Social Software – LIBRARY 2.0 Constant change is replacing the older model of upgrade cycles and static services Comparable tools Anytime/anywhere access & services Personalized services http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_2.0

24. LIBRARY 2.0 A model for library service that reflects a transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to library users Harness the library user’s ideas in both design and implementation of services Harvest and integrate ideas and products from peripheral fields into library service models http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_2.0

25. LIBRARY 2.0 Integrate change Develop tools & services Encourage innovation Enhance models that work Educate Experiment Beta works