Library 2.0 is just a way of saying that Libraries in the future will be more technology based. I see it more and more every day when High School Patrons come in and link up quickly with social groups. It will be more cost effective for Libraries in the future to be able to link to many reference books online, rather than purchase them in print. For example, Consumer Reports annual book, Physicians desk reference, etc are expensive, yet out of date in one year. These would more cost effective just to have links posted at the libraries for patrons to access.
The downside is that alot of the older generation is not as computer literate and do not want to access things like this on line just yet. They still want pick up a book, so Library 2.0 will have to be a gradual process as it already is.
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