The Web has been evolving since its emergence. It has evolved from websites to search engines and now to a shared network space. This has much impact on library services, not only of the capabilities of the new technologies but also of its characteristics of simplicity, interactivity, user participation and collective intelligence.
Although Web 2.0 technologies enable libraries to deliver the so called Library 2.0 services, but the essence of Library 2.0 is user-centered mind-set. It is a model for library service that encourages constant and purposeful change, invite user participation in the creation of both the physical and the virtual services they want. The goals are to reach new users and to better serve current ones through improved customer-driven offerings. To do this, libraries can borrow ideas from Web 2.0 sites. For example, library blogs can push news and information to patrons; wikis (e.g. Booklovers Wiki) can engage customers to share book reviews; online catalogue (e.g. Librarything) enables patrons to keep reading records and share book review.
click HERE to go to Wellington City Libraries Blog
click HERE to go to Booklovers Wiki
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