I realize I am "catching up" with 23 things on a stick and with Library 2.0 When I was in library school, the internet was a black screen, and at the C prompt, we typed in "Internet." Wow. How far the world has come. While I do know a bit about many of the things going on out there, most of what was discussed on the video was foreign to me. Apparently, research will be needed!
I love the idea of browsing for a book online. I also can appreciate IMs, and many other things. Many of which I have never used. But, I believe, with tools like this, us 'old' librarians can keep up without too much problem. I'm amazed what teens and even children know that I don't. And I think that may be where our "sources" lie. Lets move on with it--create online lists, messages to the reference desk about problems and keep up. I know I've heard for decades that "the Internet will take over your job." However, if we keep up, I believe we'll still be a resource for people and even a respite from the online and computer worlds.
OK, it was more than two cents. But those are my thoughts on all of this so far. I can't wait to continue!
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