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3. Where do you work?  Academic Library  Public Library  School Library  Special Library  Other Library  Non-Library

4. What we will cover today … Trends… External Environment - Web 2.0 Internal Environment - Library 2.0 Library Collections Library Users Library Services Our Environment – Librarian 2.0 Caribbean Libraries in a Web 2.0 Environment Caribbean Librarian - strategies for survival in a Web 2.0 environment

6. Rapid growth in users and traffic on the Internet 71% of American adults use the Internet. Send or read e-mail Use a search engine to find information Search for a map or driving directions Look for info on a hobby or interest Look for health/medical information Source (Pew report Feb-Mar 2007) 1 No. of Internet users worldwide 1,244,449,601 (Sep. 30 2007)

7. Increased growth of sophisticated search engines and Internet- accessible Ask-A- Services College students first choice Web resources for most of their assignments are search engines (such as Google), Web portals (such as MSN, AOL or Yahoo). In fact, nearly 80 % use search engines for every assignment. 2 Google searches 8,058,044,651 web pages daily

8. Information viewed as an economic resource and the Internet is the information resource of choice. “The basic economic resource is no longer capital, nor natural resources, nor labor. It is and will be knowledge.” Peter Drucker, 1995 (Management Consultant) 3

9. In Dec. 2004 the Libraries of Harvard, Stanford, the University of Michigan, the University of Oxford, and the New York Public Library, joined with Google to digitally scan library books and make them searchable online. Google Books Library Project – An enhanced card catalog of the world's books "Google's mission is to organize the world's information, and we're excited to be working with libraries to help make this mission a reality.”

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12. Web 2.0, a phrase coined by O'Reilly Media in 2004, refers to a perceived second-generation of Web-based services such as - social networking sites, wikis, communication tools, and folksonomies - that emphasize online collaboration and sharing among users. Source: Wikipedia http://wikipedia.org/http://wikipedia.org/

13. Web 1.0Web 2.0 MP3 (pre-IPod)IPods Britannica Online Wikipedia Personal websites Blogs DocumentationWikis Directories (taxonomy) Tags (folksonomy) Stickiness Syndication http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html

14. Web 2.0 Examples User comments User ratings Community citation services Community photo services Community book services Blogs Wikis RSS feeds Feed aggregators User tagging Folksonomies Skypecasts Emphasis on convenience, personalization, collaboration sharing

15. Shared pictures Shared videos Shared news/podcasts Shared knowledge Shared bookmarks Shared projects Shared ‘you’ Shared library Shared virtual life

16. Introduction of the read/write web Interactive two-way web Built on principle of breaking down barriers librarians placed on services Everyday folks with Internet access can create and edit stuff Web 1.0 - place to go & get Web 2.0 - place to be & do What library experts are saying about Web 2.0 A SirsiDynix Institute Conversation: The 2.0 Meme - Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Librarian 2.0 – Video presentation http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/viewvideo.php?vid=20060222.wmvA SirsiDynix Institute Conversation: The 2.0 Meme - Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Librarian 2.0

17. Library 2.0

18. WorldCat.Org - Example of Web 2.0 tool at work for the library! http://www.worldcat.org/

19. Nearest Library which owns book

20. How many web 2.0 logos did you recognize? < 5 6 - 20 21 - 35 > 35

22. The goal of Library 2.0 is to bring the library closer to the user Library 2.0 - using Web 2.0 tools to deliver library services Blogs and Wikis RSS Feeds MySpace/Facebook Social Bookmarks Tagging

23. http://freerangelibrarian.com/2006/10/l1_vs_l2_adapted_from_oreilly. php Library 1.0Library 2.0 Read-only catalogCatalog with user tags, comments, reviews (like WorldCat.org) Print newsletterTeam built Library blog with RSS feed Library instructionIntuitive services Walk in patronGo to users (IM, podcasts on Ipod, cell phone) ILS is core operationUser services are core

24. Source: Wikipedia http://wikipedia.org/http://wikipedia.org/

25. Library 2.0 at work – the Social OPAC at The Ann Arbor District Library, Ann Arbor Michigan http://www.aadl.org/catalog

27. Users who checked out this item also checked out these library items: Slow-cooked comfort : soul-satisfying stews, casseroles, and braises for every occasion / Lydie Marshall Double take / Catherine Coulter The secret / Rhonda Byrne Captain Underpants and the invasion of the incredibly naughty cafeteria ladies from outer space... : a third epic novel / by Dav Pilkey Old Possum's book of practical cats / by T.S. Eliot ; drawings by Edward Gorey

28. The goal of VuFind is to enable your users to search and browse through all of your library's resources by replacing the traditional OPAC to include: Catalog Records Locally Cached Journals Digital Library Items Institutional Repository Institutional Bibliography Other Library Collections and Resources

31. Reaching more users Getting information into the hands of users wherever they are by using whatever best tools are available Allow our customers to tailor our services to meet their needs What library experts are saying about Library 2.0 Crafting websites which will meet the long-tail/unique needs of our users A SirsiDynix Institute Conversation: The 2.0 Meme - Web 2.0, Library 2.0, Librarian 2.0 Video presentation http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/viewvideo.php?vid=20060222.wmv The library is everywhere The library has no barriers The library invites participation, Interactivity, sharing Emphasis on ease of use

32. 21st Century Library User- User 2.0

33. Information-addicted, eager for quick access to current and, in many instances, personalized electronic information. Increasingly self-sufficient, navigating resources making choices with no expert guide. Increasingly satisfied with the quality of information they find on the Web. Prefers online library resources versus print resources. Gaming/Virtual world. Today’s average college grads have spent less than 5,000 hours of their lives reading, but over 10,000 hours playing video games."

34. Format agnostic (accustomed to content without containers). While content is desired, context adds intellectual value to content (Amazon’s A9). Obsessed with e-mails, Blogs, Wikis, Gaming, Online shopping. Completely wired & multi-tasking (Laptops, PDAs, Cell phones, Smart phones, MP3 players, Ipods). Expects 24/7 access to library (physical and virtual). Facebook 14 million people interacted with Facebook Applications in August 2007

36. Virtual Library 2.0 offering library services to avatars who live and work in the 3D virtual space - Second Life

37. Librarian 2.0 - the Guru of information... Stephen Abram, Vice President of Innovation SirsiDynix

39. Lillian is a virtual librarian. She is designed to answer user queries about books. Direct them to another library that holds the book if the local library doesn't Advise them of books by a particular author held Advise them of books on a particular subject held Tell them what the book is about Tell them what other people thought of the book http://www.daden.co.uk/chatbots/livebots/lillian/

40. Job description Wayne State University – Feb. 2006 Emerging roles and responsibilities

41. Change in nomenclature to reflect changing roles and responsibilities Cybrarian Virtual Librarian Despite emerging roles and name changes the core role of librarians of providing and enhancing access to resources remains relevant and critical.

43. 21st Century Caribbean Libraries: Keeping Pace or Falling Behind? Caribbean libraries are surviving the challenges of technological changes, embracing opportunities to provide enhanced and innovative services which are: relevant to and reach diverse communities emphasize the library’s role as centers for life- long learning and self-development underscore the social responsibilities of libraries in bridging cultural gaps publicize libraries as enablers, providing information for making decisions and policies

44. Library System of The College of Bahamas … “mission is to deliver quality information resources and services through a variety of means, including state of the art technology, to support the teaching and research needs of The College and the wider community”

45. 25 Chapters: “…document the state of Caribbean libraries in the 21st century by examining the responses of these institutions to the changes, challenges, and choices in an increasingly electronic and virtual information environment”… Book Introduction

46. Library collections now include a mix of traditional materials (printed books, serials, audio-visual) and emerging formats (e-books, e-serials, e-newspapers, e- theses and dissertations, Internet resources, digital objects). Library catalogs are integrating access to all materials through web-enabled OPACs.

47. Library collections - 75,000 volumes in print, electronic and non-print formats Caribbean dissertations and other regional publications Legal documents Nursing and medical materials Hospitality and tourism resources Periodicals in print Microforms CD-ROM and online formats Audio visual software Online databases http://www.cob.edu.bs/Library/index.php Library collections - 75,000 volumes in print, electronic and non-print formats accessible via COBWeb Caribbean dissertations and other regional publications Legal documents Nursing and medical materials Hospitality and tourism resources Periodicals in print Microforms CD-ROM and online formats Audio visual software Online databases http://www.cob.edu.bs/Library/index.php

48. College of Bahamas Libraries & Instructional Media Services Department Beginnings of a Blog or Wiki Introduction – College Librarian Personnel news Branch units update Technology update Conferences

49. The Digital Collections at UWI St. Augustine: Diaries of Sir William Young Eric Williams Memorial Collection The Colonial Bank Correspondence The Hochoys http://www.mainlib.uwi.tt/findinfo/index.htm#digital

50. dLOC is a cooperative digital library for resources from and about the Caribbean and circum-Caribbean that provides access to digitized versions of Caribbean cultural, historical and research materials currently held in archives, libraries, and private collections. National Archive of Haiti Caribbean Community Secretariat La Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (FUNGLODE) National Library of Jamaica http://www.dloc.com/ENindex.html

51. Learning about Web 2.0 technology Using web 2.0 tools to enhance access to resources. Using web 2.0 tools to continue to deliver innovative services to our users.

52. Student asks your assistance in opening a Facebook account. Faculty request to create an RSS feed to Table of Contents for psychology journal. Patron (mom) wants to post pictures of her daughter’s graduation on Flickr. Library Director asks you to maintain library’s blog. Cheryl’s 10 strategies for survival in a Web 2.0 environment.

53. Strategy # 1 – Commitment to develop desired Professional and Personal Competencies Ability/Desire for constant learning Be flexible Be innovative Capacity to learn constantly and quickly Cope with change Detail oriented Dynamic and Proactive Exhibit creativity Exude energy and enthusiasm Monitor new ways of organizing and acessing resources Monitor trends in technology Possess temperament to work independently and work on a team Problem solver Propensity to take risks and work under pressure Service/user oriented Show initiative Skills at enabling & fostering change Have a sense of humor

54. Strategy #2 – Commitment to acquiring the required skills set Analytical skills Communication skills Decision-making skills Foreign language skills Interpersonal skills Organizational skills Problem solving skills Project management skills Research skills Emerging technologies skills

55. Strategy # 3 – Commitment to Continuing Education (Formal) Courses through Library Schools. E-Learning course offerings. Workshops/Institutes offered by Library Associations and other professional organizations.

56. Strategy # 4 – Commitment to Continuing Education (Informal) In-house training Staff development day Networking at conferences Personal Networking Social networking blogs, wikis, podcasts Subscribing to discussion lists, RSS feeds Mentors Community of Librarians Reading Professional Literature Reading & browsing --especially out of your field

57. Strategy # 5 – Conducting research and publishing results Library Association/local library newsletters Blogs, Wikis Book proposals to publishers in the library and information science fields Lulu - self publishing web-service www.lulu.comwww.lulu.com

58. Strategy # 6 Taking advantage of Web 2.0 tools and resources available electronically by completing the Learning 2.0 program 23 Learning 2.0 Things Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Blogging Week 3: Photos & Images Week 4: RSS & Newsreaders Week 5: Play Week Week 6: Tagging, Folksonomies & Technorati Week 7: Wikis Week 8: Online Applications & Tools Week 9: Podcasts, Video & Downloadable audio http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com/

59. Program sanctioned by library administrators Create a Technology Committee (volunteers) to roll out program. It’s all about... Exposing staff to new tools Encouraging PLAY Empowering individuals Expanding the knowledge toolbox Eliminating FEAR Strategy # 6 continued …

60. http://animoto.com/ Tour of Library of Congress - Video Clip

61. My wiki My Blog

62. Strategy # 7 Join the 15 minutes a day movement All you need to try out the web 2.0 tools is 15 minutes a day!!! Not every day needed

63. Strategy # 8 Try integrating a few of the free new technologies at your library Identify 3 new technologies - 3 of the 23 things in the Learning 2.0 program http://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.comhttp://plcmcl2-things.blogspot.com Write your plan and procedure (no more than one page each). Include following elements: Purpose of service Target audience Timeline Resources required (staff, equipment, budget) Training Evaluation/Feedback Implement service (one at a time) Evaluate, get feedback from users

64. Strategy # 9 Become an advocate for the profession. Market the value of Web 2.0, Library 2.0 to decision makers.

65. Strategy # 10 Have fun following all the strategies mentioned before!

66. Questions Ask me now or later. E-mail me: peltierd@nova.edupeltierd@nova.edu Send a comment/question to my blog: http://caribbean-connector.blogspot.com/ View the presentation at: http://caribbeancybrarian.pbwiki.com/