I noticed that classmates seem to be conflicted about this article. Some believe that Web 2.0 is just jargon, while others believe there is indeed more to the term. I am one of the latter.
I did notice that this article was written in 2006. The discussion can still be debated today but I believe that the layperson's knowledge of the term may have changed. Five years ago, I hadn't even heard the term. More recently the term Web 2.0 just seemed kind of intimidating. Now when I hear the Web referred to as Web 2.0 I really just consider it an upgraded version of the original. Notess hit the nail on the head when he wrote, "Web 2.0 sites have much more interactivity, with the ability to easily edit and move objects."
Of course Web 2.0 technologies have a place in libraries! Patrons of all types of libraries use social networking sites, online videos, podcasts, etc. to get information in today's world. Libraries must offer the same technologies to stay relevant and reach out to their patrons.
No comments:
Post a Comment