Thoughts on Libraries 2.0

I read the NextSpace comments of Dr. Wendy Schultz and I felt very encouraged about the future of libraries. Hooray--we have one! Clearly, they will not look like the libraries that I loved as a child: silent rows of wooden shelves packed tightly with actual books, each of which had been cataloged on a dog-eared white card created on a manual typewritter. But what is positive and heartening is that, contrary to the rumble, the library and the librarian are not slated for extinction. Shultz writes:

People will collect librarians rather than books—the ability not just to organise, but also to annotate and compare books and other information sources, from a variety of useful perspectives.

and

With Library 3D, we have strayed far into virtual reality in the flight from bricks and mortar into software. Yet many businesses are demonstrating that storefronts can still draw customers, if they offer a compelling experience: a clearly defined environment that is authentic (true and good); humane (emotional, irrational); experiential (designed, theatrical); impassioned; relevant (understandable, timely); and participatory (open, lived, shared).

The beliefs that she speaks to are that people are social animals and require interaction and in-person sharing which take place at a physical location: at the library, with their favorite librarian.
I agree.

learning more lessons

Today I devoted some time to explore Flickr. I was familar with the site on a very basic level, but looking at it more closely really blew me away. There are so many things one can do on Flickr that I had no idea about. It is so much more than electronic bulletin board to tack up photos on, although it certainly is that.

I am extremely impressed with the sheer number of talented people that post photos there! Many of the pictures are of the highest quality. I also like the way this community compliments and encourages its members.

This exploration was certainly more enjoyable than the RSS segment.

First Post

Here is what I have done so far:

Introduction & Registration.
Discover a few pointers from lifelong learners and learn how to nurture your own learning process.
Week 2: Blogging (Release Date: 10/11; Due Date: 10/27)
Set up your own blog & add your first post.
Register your blog on the TLC 2.0 program blog and begin your Learning Challenge 2.0 journey.

This is the step of the first post to the blog. I am struggling with so much information and so many sets of instructions and links to links to links to links...but I am persevering.

lifetime learner

Signed on to the Learning Challenge 2.0 and reviewed the habits of lifetime learners. For me, mentoring and teaching others and playing are the easiest skills. Assigning everything a goal will be a new procedure for me.