Usually the tone of most articles and blogs about Library 2.0 is upbeat. I came across a weblog written by Steve Lawson, which takes an opposite stance on Library 2.0. This site presents a refreshing departure from the norm. Rather than going with the assenting multitude, this blog strikes a somewhat unusual dissenting note. Whether the arguments made here have a genuine merit is up to the reader to decide.
The issues on which Lawson takes Library 2.0 to task are:
Technology: There would be less emphasis on technology within the library blogosphere if the bloggers involved were more objective about technology.
Privacy: Library 2.0 may compromise privacy in a way that may not be universally acceptable.
Culture and Economics: Will every one be able to afford to spend the kind of money needed for implementing Library 2.0?
Security: Problems related to security may arise with the implentation of Library 2.0
Terminology: The danger behind Library 2.0 is that the message may be obsured by the terminology used. The terminology might be confusing and misleading.
Exasperation: Library 2.0 might turn people off. It might get in the way of people understanidng how to improve their library.
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I agree that all of the web 2.0 terminology can be confusing and thus the true message could get lost!
This post definitely brings up some points that need to be considered when dealing with 2.0 technology.
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