Based on your reading in Modules 1, 2 and 3 so far, and your examination of the definitions of Librarian 2.0 and the views presented in the above YouTube clips, define what you believe to be the essential knowledge, skills and attributes of an information professional in a Web 2.0 world.
Librarian 2.0 is ..............
Partridge, Lee & Munro (2009) suggest Librarian 2.0 is more about changing attitudes and ways of thinking. In a school setting this would involve the Teacher Librarian 2.0 (TL 2.0) being a leader in changing the culture of the way the school community uses the library. Moving towards engaging with the library webpage as a gateway to the library. They are the driving force behind users changing the way they use the library.
Librarians 2.0 are active participants in moving the library forward and working with colleagues in responding to change (Cohen, 2006). Librarian 2.0 are instrumental in teaching others the skills of Web 2.0. TL 2.0 work collaboratively with teachers in teaching them how to engage student interaction with the library. They are contributory in delivering professional development and support to teachers as they embrace change.
Information professionals in a Web 2.0 world work collaboratively with users, create open websites allowing users to contribute content and encourage library administration to blog (Cohen, 2006). That is, they foster an environment of collaboration and social interaction with library users. As a result, user-created content influences library programs, services and the collection.
Partridge, Menzies, Lee et. al. (2010) states a Librarian 2.0 should be innovative, adaptable, flexible and an active learner. Constantly reinventing the way things are done and keeping abreast of current trends is vital to being an information professional in a Web 2.0 world. Cohen's (2006) view of not wanting for something to be perfect before releasing it and modifying based on feedback is reflective of Librarian 2.0. This view embraces collaboration and social interaction.
Librarian 2.0 seeks out professional development and professional development finds them (Huvila, et al, 2013). Social networking tools are an effective way in ensuring professional development finds TLs 2.0. Being an avid learner and understanding how to implement change is essential in modelling best practice.
Information professionals in a Web 2.0 world have developed management skills and are adept in project management, information management, community engagement and marketing (Partridge, Menzies, Lee et al (2010). TL 2.0 are a leading force in promoting the library via numerous channels and are at the forefront in managing the many projects the library may have running at any one time. They display leadership and are effective communicators.
Cohen, L. (2006). A Librarian's 2.0 Manifesto. Retrieved 30 January, 2014 from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZblrRs3fkSU
Huvila, I., Holmberg, K., Kronqvist-Berg, M., Nivakoski, O., & Widen, G. (2013). What is librarian 2.0: New competencies or interactive relations? A library professional viewpoint. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 45(3) 198-205. doi:10.1177/0961000613477122
Partridge, H., Lee, J. & Munro, C. (2010). Becoming "Librarian 2.0": The Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes Required by Library and Information Science Professionals in a Web 2.0 World (and Beyond). Library Trends, 59(1-2), 315-335. Retrieved 30 January 2014 from http://muse.jhu.edu.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/journals/library_trends/v059/59.1-2.partridge.html
Partridge, H., Menzies, V., Lee, J., et al. (2010). The comtemporary librarian: Skills, knowledge and attributes required in a world of emerging technologies. Library and Information Science Research 32(4): 265-271.
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