I work in library and information services within the public and academic sectors. The current information environment which libraries are part of is rapidly changing, perhaps more than ever! The new and collaborative technologies of Web 2.0 alters the way a library can serve its community. Libraries must embrace change and provide services based on what users want, in turn keeping up with new technology. A library blog, for example, can alert people to a new online database and provide users with the opportunity to give feedback.
The people around me play an important part in my awareness of social networking technologies. I have friends who have created blogs or spaces on Facebook and MySpace and they ask if I am on there too! I regularly use MSN Messenger to stay in touch with people. When studying I have contributed to online forums to share my thoughts and ideas with other students and academics.
Digitisation plays a huge part particularly in the university library environment where more than eighty percent of journal articles can be accessed online supporting both distance education and offshore students. Students can access their university timetable or lecture notes online and can also participate in online tutorials to teach them the university's referencing system.
In the public library sphere digitisation has made an impact in that school students can now access an online tutoring service either in the library or at home to assist with their studies. With adequate funding injected into libraries we can look forward to a bright future!
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