October 06, 2006

Presentation - Exploring Libraries (...and our Users) in the Web 2.0 Realm

NORASIST Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 24th, 2006
Exploring Libraries (...and our Users) in the Web 2.0 Realm
Brian C. Gray, MLIS
Librarian - Engineering, Math, & Statistics
Case Western Reserve University
Kelvin Smith Library
Blog: http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/

Synopsis
The information world is becoming more user-driven and "social" in scope. As information professionals, we must understand this new wave of Internet customization and collaboration. Our users are developing new expectations in information delivery and interaction, but are we meeting or exceeding their needs? Some libraries and information providers are exploring and utilizing the same principles and technologies that have driven the Web 2.0 movement. Libraries are using tools, such as blogs, RSS feeds, wikis, social communities, podcasts, and various "mash-ups", to give library users increased ownership in their library experiences. More information from NORASIST News.

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