A Wrinkle in Tech

It’s been months, I’m ashamed to say, since I last blogged, but I am DETERMINED to finish this program, even if it’s months and months later.

As I’ve used 2.0 technology for the past several years and gradually started implementing it in my instruction, I’ve noticed that the shift is definitely on users vs. on librarians.  I was struck by Michael Stephens’ article on the “new world” of librarianship.  I agree that Library 2.0 can offer many, many benefits over the traditional ways.  I don’t always take advantage of said technologies, but I recognize their value.

Since I teach elementary students, I see how easy technology comes to students when they are taught well.  They are digital natives, but they are information illiterate.  That is where I think Library 2.0 comes in.  2.0 technology meets students where they are…collaborating on the Internet, and then it’s our job to show them how to get the information they need.

To me, Library 2.0 means innovation and collaboration in technology.  It’s about getting creative by sharing ideas…two heads are better than one.  Though I don’t think every 2.0 technology is useful, I do believe that as a whole, it’s been a good thing for libraries.  It is a fantastic opportunity for us as librarians to step up and show students (and others) what libraries are about…and what we can do for them.