Week #6, Thing #15

Hmmmm. Web 2.0 and the future of libraries??? After reading a couple of articles in response to the question of how libraries will meet patrons' needs using the methods that our Web-savy patrons use the most, I was struck with how inadequately prepared many libraries (including mine) are to meet the needs of its patrons on today's terms. We are so used to asking patrons to COME TO US, that we forget many patrons are migrating to a library or world of information that exists outside of the 4 walls that enclose the library building. Libraries and librarians (library media specialists?) must work overtime to familiarize themselves with how their patrons access, use, create and collaborate on web-based information and trends.