il fin

Stick a fork in me, I'm done!

And what an adventure this has been. A fairly new HCPL employee, this was an exciting way to start. It shows a willingness to explore the great unknown, to improve the way of things, and boldly go where no one has gone before.

Er, I meant to say and boldly step into the cyber future. Or something.

Before I say so long (farewell, aufwiedersehn, adieu), a few things:

1. I think I've clearly established in this blog that I'm just the tiniest bit addicted to the 'net. I blog, I youtube, I download, I shop, I surf, I read... I have my technology favorites and they make me happy. I am more than happy to see many of the tools available on the Internet utilized in Library 2.0, if that's what is best for the patrons (and the librarians).

2. However, it also quite clear from this blog that I'm not gung-ho about everything on the 'net. I think I panned a few things. (Podcasts, come to mind, as does Library Elf.) It's not that I think these tools are useless, I just don't see the need for them in my 'net life.

3. BUT, I can see how these tools could be incredibly useful for people. Zoho for the patron who has forgotten everything from a disc to a flash drive. Library Elf for the mom managing several library cards for each kid from different systems. Podcasts for the person who wants to stay informed but doesn't have time to read. Overdrive for the patron on the go.

Library 2.0 is an exciting idea and many of the tools we've learned have a place there. It's been fun, and it's going to get better.

It is going to be an adventure, kids! Prepare yourself, because we are goin' in!

Ciao!