Library and Web 2.0 Thoughts

	Reading the Technology Trends for a 2.0 World from the Library Technology Reports made me think about the history of the library and librarians. In the past, librarians were viewed as gatekeeper to information and had closed stacks. The only way to get to the information was through a gatekeeper hence the fortress of knowledge picture.
	Then came a time when the library became a more open accessible place. We let people into the stacks and assisted them in their knowledge search.
	In this new Web 2.0 world, it is almost like we have become the gatekeepers again. Most libraries are still using the current model that works for us, but not necessarily for our patrons. They are out there in the social net and their expectations of what the library should provide is changing. I know that I certainly am more aware of some of the web 2.0 tools from doing these things, but I'm still struggling with how best to deploy and use these tools to our advantage. It doesn't do any good to put up a facebook page unless you have a plan for it and keep it active. It certainly will be interesting to see how Web 2.0 plays out and its impact on how we interact with our patrons.