The document discusses Web 2.0 technologies like blogs, wikis, podcasting, image sharing, online video, RSS feeds, tagging, social bookmarking, instant messaging, mashups, widgets, shared documents, social networking and their potential uses in libraries. It also discusses the concept of Library 2.0, how it encourages user participation and constant change. Some concerns with Library 2.0 are mentioned along with examples. Practical implementation aspects are covered like staffing, hosting, equipment needed.

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6. Web 2.0 “ Web 2.0 is a trend in World Wide Web technology and web design, a second generation of web-based communities and hosted services such as social- networking sites, wikis, blogs, and folksonomies, which aim to facilitate creativity, collaboration, and sharing among users.” Wikipedia "Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the Internet as platform and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform." Tim O'Reilly 2004

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48. Library 2.0 “ The heart of Library 2.0 is user-centered change. It is a model for library service that encourages constant and purposeful change, inviting user participation in the creation of both the physical and the virtual services they want, supported by consistently evaluating services. It also attempts to reach new users and better serve current ones through improved customer-driven offerings.” Michael Casey – Library Journal

54. RSS Library catalogue Calendar of events Current awareness Research topics

67. Library 2.0 Examples What do you want to see? http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/Trn/TrnManual.htm

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