Week 6: Library 2.0, Web 2.0: The Future of Libraries

I found the articles interesting and quite thought-provoking. It's hard to fully imagine where libraries are heading as things are moving so quickly. The way one can access information has altered radically in recent times. Now it's possible to get information about anything at any time from sources that can be accessed directly, and not have to rely on an organisation to provide it for you. You actually don't have to leave your home to get a book or specialised information any more. This has changed the kind of relationship patrons have with their library which is evolving more and more into a kind of collaborative and sharing environment. People still want to come to the library, join in activities, share a sense of community and know that there is a safe and welcoming place where they can spend some quality time, get the information they require, or enjoy a specific experience. I like the quote: "Libraries are not merely in communities, they are communities."I see this as being the way a library might feel in the future - a place where there is a lot of interactivity and user participation, information sharing and education.