ALA2007: RUSA Preconference: The Hyperlinked Library: Reference Services in the 2.0 World

Posted on June 22, 2007
Filed Under ALA, Future of Libraries, Library 2.0, Web 2.0 |

Michael Stephens, Keynote: The Hyperlinked Library: Reference Services in the 2.0 World

David says: other people probably took better notes - honestly, I really enjoy just sitting and listening to Michael talk - he does a great job, and it’s fun!

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introduced web and library 2.0, discussed the information revolution that’s taking place.

three things to do:

evolve - checking out laptops, camcorders, etc… welcoming buildings
let go of control - no cell phone signs as examples
be visible online

plan with your users

engage your users
- catalog search box in facebook
- comments in catalog

adopt a 2.0 philosophy

- throw out the culture of perfect
- learn from the gamers (it’s ok to make mistakes)
- discover, play and experience these new tools

Second Life reference desk - 200 questions a week

create a culture of trust
- trust users
- trust each other

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One Response to “ALA2007: RUSA Preconference: The Hyperlinked Library: Reference Services in the 2.0 World”

  1. Carla Pfahl on June 22nd, 2007 1:38 pm

    Hi David, I’m in the Reinvented Reference workshop and just saw your presentation on podcasting. I thought you might find this of interest: http://www.mnstories.com/archives/2007/03/how_do_you_watc.html

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