Library 2.0 & the Future

This appears to be an official harnessing of much of how we already operate. It also actively includes the patron. Giving them this official recognition and equal status is a good thing. The term social computing was highlighted in one of the readings. I think this is the silent menace. It gives users the appreance of connectivity while in actuality users are becoming more isolated. Nothing can replace eye contact and a smile. I watch my daughter being constantly connected via texting, chatting, cell phoning, etc. Yet she is alone. There is an amazing difference in her when she has spent face time with her friends as opposed to social computing time. I hope we don't also lose this very speical connection with our patrons. It is what nurtures us.