Library 2.0 is here

Like it or not, we are in it. And chances are, everyone participating in Queens Library Learning 2.0 likes it (at least a little). In his intelligent article, 11 reasons why Library 2.0 exists and matters, John Blyberg clarifies the essence of Library 2.0 and the reasons for the inevitability of change. I agree with his theory of emotional attachment to old ways as a reason for resistance, being somewhat of a reactionary myself. However, apart from being careful not to throw out the baby (eg. old print materials of value) with the bathwater, we are in the 21st century and that clock just keeps on ticking (see my post from Monday, November 26, Image generators are fun), so it's time to embrace change rather than let it drown us. In the article The future of libraries http://www.degreetutor.com/library/librarians-online/future-librarians several of the librarians interviewed expressed frustration with the old guard's resistance to change. I'm glad to be part of Queens Library where we are well into the new frontier thanks to the forward-looking people in the administration. There is no no way to stay in the same place--it's either forward or backward. So .. we're movin'.