Libraries in Web 2.0 Environment

International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 2019

The implication of Web 2.0 technologies to libraries and information centres resulted in the coining of the term Library 2.0. This paper aims at seeking the use of Web 2.0 applications by the library and information professionals. Library 2.0 is a concept for different library and information services. This article suggests that recent thinking describing the changing ?Web? as ?Web 2.0? will have substantial implications for libraries. The paper discusses the theory and definition to the practice of librarianship, specifically addressing how the technology Web 2.0 such as synchronous messaging and streaming media, blogs, wikis, social networks, tagging, RSS feeds library thing, podcasts, YouTube, Second Life and mash-ups might intimate changes in how libraries provide access to their collections and user support for that access. Conclusion stated that the implementation of Web 2.0 technologies in libraries is very much fruitful to cope with the changing paradigm.

The objective and scope of this paper is to assess and highlight the potential of Web 2.0 in the context of libraries. The concept of Web 2.0 such as social networks, RSS feeds, blogs, streaming media, podcasts, Wikis, tags, mashups, etc. is defined and the possible applications in various library functions and activities are mentioned. In addition, the difference between the Web 2.0 and Web 1.0 is given and how during the past several years, new advances in web technologies have enabled libraries to create new interactive services, such as virtual reference services, personalised interfaces of online catalogues, and audio-visual media that can be downloaded by the user community irrespective of their physical locations. Thus, these emerging webbased features (Web 2.0) are opening new avenues and giving libraries the ability to offer the improved, customer-driven services to the user communities.

2010

This article introduces Web 1.0 and its transformation into Web 2.0. It describes impact of Web 2.0 on Library 2.0. It compares Library 1.0 with Library 2.0. It suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as "Web 2.0" will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications are kept very close to the history and mission of libraries, they still necessitate a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper points out different characteristics of Library 2.0. It states related technologies towards implementation of Library 2.0 services.

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2015

Web 2.0 technologies encourage new means of sharing information, cooperation and communication among people. By applying Web 2.0 technologies in libraries the whole scenario of libraries has changed, they provide information accessible to the users whenever they want, and to ensure that all the obstacles in getting information are removed. Web 2.0 is a variety of technologies which present a different stage of interaction among the users and played an important role in to keep update with changing requirements of library patrons.

Handbook of Research on Digital Devices for Inclusivity and Engagement in Libraries, 2020

This chapter is on relevance of Web 2.0 for library services in digital era. Web 2.0 tools play crucial role in effective service delivery of librarians. The study covers awareness, utilization, benefits, and challenges that affect the use of Web 2.0 by librarians for effective service delivery. The concepts generally implied that Web 2.0 can be used by librarians as information acquisition tools to gather information from sources outside libraries (e.g., blogs and wikis), information dissemination tools (such as RSS feeds), information organization tools that facilitate storage and subsequent retrieval of information (social bookmarking and tagging), and information sharing tools that facilitate the bilateral flow of information between libraries and patrons (social networking and media sharing sites). This chapter examines the concept of digital libraries and highlights the major features of a digital library and how it can be used. The potentials of digital library are very crucial as means of access to knowledge and information that will facilitate development.

This article suggests that recent thinking describing the changing Web as "Web 2.0" will have substantial implications for libraries, and recognizes that while these implications keep very close to the history and mission of libraries; they still necessitate a new paradigm for librarianship. The paper applies the theory and definition to the practice of librarianship, specifically addressing how Web 2.0 technologies at level 1 such as Ajax (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), API (Application Programming Interface), Mashup, P2P (Peer-to-peer), RSS (Really Simple Syndication), XML (Extended Markup Language) and at level 2 such as Social Networks, Blogs, Wiki, Social Book Marks, Podcast, technological resources are used to create a final product: languages, systems and other tools that allow the professional to develop or adapt these applications. The services and ways of implementing current Web 2.0 trends into libraries like OPAC 2.0, Social networks, Blogs, WIKIS, RSS and Social Bookmarks have been explained. With this article we would like to incite reflection on the changes that the Web 2.0 has brought to the information retrieval on the web, and therefore on libraries. The Web 2.0 movement is laying the groundwork for exponential business growth and another major shift in the way our users live, work, and play. We have the ability, insight, and knowledge to influence the creation of this new dynamic – and guarantee the future of our profession. Librarian 2.0. To conclude, we discuss some of the weak points libraries face when using 2.0 technologies.

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC …, 2007

International Journal of Information Management

a b s t r a c t Web 2.0 has had an impact on library web sites making them more interactive with users, giving rise to the term Library 2.0. What is meant by Web 2.0 tools is generally understood but the degree of implementation of these tools in libraries is largely unknown. This study reports on the implementation of these tools in national libraries all over the world in order to give an objective measure of the impact of Web 2.0 on library web sites.