This document provides an overview and introduction to a two-day workshop on using Web 2.0 principles to become a Librarian 2.0. The instructor will discuss topics like what is Web 2.0 and Library 2.0, why libraries should care about these concepts, and how to use various Web 2.0 tools. Attendees will introduce themselves and their goals. Resources on Library 2.0 will be shared. The document outlines some of the key concepts of Web 2.0 like collaboration, sharing, and social aspects. It also discusses who coined the term Library 2.0 and some other contributors to the topic.

1. Kent State University SLIS, July 18-19, 2008 Using Web 2.0 Principles to Become Librarian 2.0 Welcome & Introduction

2. Instructor: Brian C. Gray Head of Reference Librarian: Engineering, Mathematics, & Statistics Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University Work email: bcg8@case.edu Work phone: 216-368-8685 IM: AIM - kslbcg8 ICQ - 499284601 Google Chat - kslbcg8@gmail.com MSN - bcg8@case.edu Yahoo - kslbcg8

3. My Interest in Web 2.0 Teach RSS workshop at KSL Contribute to 3 Case KSL blogs ALA Library 2.0 participant ALA LAMA Web Coordinator Blogs, RSS, Wiki, Communities Regular IM user Over a dozen presentations/trainings at various venues See benefits of “free” tools to libraries & library users Non-techie trained person that likes to “play”

4. Topics for the Next 2 Days What is Web 2.0 What is Library 2.0 Why should we care RSS and OPML Blogs Wikis Various Web 2.0 Tools Users Library concerns

5. Introduce Yourself Name Degree in progress and/or library employer Goals for career Goals for this workshop Web/library 2.0 experience

6. Class Resources http://www.squidoo.com/library2point0/ http://www.slideshare.net/bcg8

7. What do we already know? http://ksuslisweb2.pbwiki.com Look for “Take the class survey”.

8. Reasons Why You Must Care Online competition to libraries Alternative method of PR/marketing Alternative method of communication Alternative publishing practices User awareness Efficiency “ Buzz” word right now Users are unaware and/or are creating alternatives to library resources

10. Coined by O'Reilly Media (2004) http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html#mememap

11. What Is Web 2.0, Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next Generation of Software Tim O'Reilly, 09/30/2005 http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html

12. More on Web 2.0 Web 1.0 “ surfing” Content within a specific space Web 2.0: Decentralized Granular Syndication Web as a “platform” “ Long Tail”

13. WEB 2.0 Concepts (Mindset) Key concepts or focus points: Collaboration Sharing Ownership Creation Web-based rather than software based Data/information Social Connections/relationships Trust

14. WEB 2.0 Concepts Enrichment Personal data Participation Decentralized User “tagged” or defined Experience Services Remixable Behavior

15. Library 2.0 Coined by Michael Casey on his blog LibraryCrunch Some other library contributors: Stephen Abram (SirsiDynix’s VP of Innovation): http://stephenslighthouse.sirsidynix.com John Blyberg: www.blyberg.net

16. Library 2.0 Some other library contributors: Jenny Levine (Internet Development Specialist and Strategy Guide @ ALA): www.theshiftedlibrarian.com Michael Stephens: http://tametheweb.com/

17. Library 2.0 Concepts Delivery Constant and purposeful change Adaptation User designed User created Participation User feedback 2-way information Reaching new users

18. Warnings (or Thoughts) What do users want? Investment in technology and/or time worth it? What do users expect? What are users doing on their own? How can users contribute?