The online article from a 2006 OCLC Newsletter entitled, "Where will the next generation Web take libraries" by Tom Storey was very interesting. I think we must all ask this question. With the endless changes to technology, it is essential that we as librarians change along with it and accept new challenges. The 2.0 world is here, and we must embrace it or be left behind.
I also really liked what Michael Stephens states about the 2.0 world and librarianship. His idea of the librarian as the "strategy guide" just reiterates the fact that librarians will need to adapt to the new changes for their survival in the 2.0 world. According to Stephens (2006), "this librarian does not create policies and procedures that impede users’ access to the library." I think when we are thinking of the 2.0 world that we cannot deny the fact that access is important. Information is everywhere, and librarians need to be able to help users get the information they need. I also agree with him when he says, "this librarian seeks out information and news that may impact future services." Being at the top of the game and being able to realize what's going to be the latest and greatest will really work to the advantage of the librarian. We have to stay above the learning curve in order to help support and facilitate information literacy. I felt that Stephens has provided us with a new profile of what a librarian should be in 2.0.
Stephens, M. (2006). Into a new world of librarianship. The OCLC Newsletter. Retrieved June 25, 2010 from http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/3.htm
Storey, M. (2006). Web 2.0: Where will the next generation Web take libraries? The OCLC Newsletter. Retrieved June 25, 2010 from http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/1.htm
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