The document discusses the vision and trends of Library 2.0, which focuses on more collaborative, interactive, and user-centered services using technologies like blogs, wikis, and social networking. It proposes an academic library model called the "Learning Commons" that combines social interaction with expanded learning opportunities in an interdisciplinary environment. Finally, it lays out a vision for the community college library as a welcoming learning space that is student-centered, helps students enhance their knowledge with librarian assistance, and fosters collaboration and lifelong learning across disciplines.

1. Library 2.0 Vision and Trends In the Campus Library

2. Web 2.0 Builds from 2 nd generation web based services or Web 2.0 Blogs, wikis, social networking, folksonomy (del.icio.us, connotea) Collaborative, interactive, constantly changing

3. Library 2.0 Definitions Usability, interoperability, flexibility Community building – online and physical Outreach via blogs, wikis, etc User participation More transparent More human, ubiquitous and user centered

4. Academic Library 2.0 Model

5. The Campus Library My emphasis is on the social and academic interface in the physical structure of the library And called the “Learning Commons” “ The library of the future will need to become a true learning center…where information-technology resources are centrally…integrated to further student learning and to facilitate faculty and staff transformation. A transformed library will constitute both the symbolic and concrete heart of a learning-centered campus.” My take on this ----

6. Library as Learning Commons Create an interdisciplinary environment combining social interaction with expanded learning opportunities and added value services: CAP, Tutoring and Testing New Ventures to create a fun and interesting learning environment Rotunda Art Gallery Scholar in Residence Word Cafes – Note: Word Café 10 is May 8th Writing workshops Is the learning commons part of L2.0?

7. Vision The Community College Library, the learning commons, will be a welcoming learning space on campus: A lively, student-centered space for advancing social interactions and dialogue with all types of learning and the world of information A helpful place for students to come to enhance their knowledge with librarians who assist them in finding, locating and evaluating information resources An intellectual center ensuring equitable access: to quality, cost-effective resources in a variety of formats, to technology and to services that students need A collaborative space for students, faculty and librarians fostering self-sufficiency and lifelong learning in research and academic competencies across the disciplines A comfortable campus space for individual and group work as well as for quiet study in a cultural/educational environment (OCCLA May 2005)