Web 2.0 and Me!

1- So after reading Meredith's Blog about library 2.0, I began to understand the meaning of 2.0... atleast all the different meanings/definitions that it can have. I agree with Meredith that sometimes people make a half hearted effort to keep up with ever changing technology and end up failing or being worse off than before. I also agree that you need to know your audience/customers before diving in... maybe it isn't worth the effort. In terms of putting the customer first I totally agree with that philosophy and that should never change.
So 2.0 is technollogy and customer service and the debate is which is more important (this is how I understand it)
Some positive things with Library 2.0 are that I think its great and important for libraries to change and evolve with their changing and evolving users. What I agree with is, that each indiviual library should put the customers first and pay attention to what they want before attemptin or implementing any new technology that won't be utilized. Also, if you are going to do it, do it right. Get the proper training and stay on it!
Overall, I agree to keep the customer needs in mind first and use what would be helpful in terms of technology.

2- I read:
- What does Web 2.0 mean for your non-profit?
-Power to the people
- Two more powerful ways to cooperate

3- All three articles spoke to the same theme of Web 2.0 a little differently. Power from the people- focused on different applications that could be used to promote the organization, gather followers or sell memberships or collect donations. Overall it spoke to how to get your audience participating. "What does Web 2.0 mean for your non-profit?" spoke to how you could use 2.0 to advocate for change, fundraise and promote. "Two better ways to cooperate" talks about how to create better services, better information and to reach more of the web as well as how to build on the intelligences of the business professions, the users and everyone involved.

From reading all of these articles I realize Web 2.0 means many things. To me, it means using the latest technologies to create a community of up to date and vast information. To connect with people and to provide easy to use tools to find the information you need. It means utilizing everything available in an easily accessible form. Being organized and being user friendly. It means providing a service to your customers and appreciating their knowledge.