It seems to me that Library 2.0 has many different definitions, but overall, it is describing the change that is taking place in the way that the library functions, and responds to it’s clients. I really enjoyed Dr Schultz’s article “To a temporary place in time…”, but all time IS temporary. Things are constantly changing and evolving. The way she connects the library to the progression of coffee in the world of economy was quite clever, and very relevant.
So, what does this mean for the school library? When students are doing research projects, they have much more information than what is contained in the four walls of our school library. I can not even begin to envision what the school library will look like in 5 years. A couple of years ago, I wouldn’t have guessed how much more technology-based my own classroom would become! So far this year, I have already impressed upon my 2nd graders how important our SBISD Library Resources page is. From there, they can access online databases such as Discovery Education, Tumblebooks, and BrainPop (thank you for adding that in this year!). They also have learned how to scroll down to the kid safe search engines (Cha-cha has become a favorite with this group!). Other ways my teaching has evolved—using mini-laptops, itouches, video cameras, a class Wiki, and now I have a newly installed Activboard!
While reading John Blyberg’s article about 11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists and matters, I came across a quote from Sarah Houghton where she wrote about the need for “making libraries relevant to what people want and need in their daily lives” The school library needs to meet students wants and needs in order for it to continue to be a vital resource for student learning within the school system. Why should the library be any different than the business world? Evolve and meet the needs of the people, or disappear.
Back then: Marian the Librarian (from The Music Man by Warner Bros.)
Future?? (Click here to follow link to a story)
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