WEB 2.0 AND LIBRARY2.0

In this modern world, web2.0 is becoming increasingly popular and ideal for many people.
Library2.0 according to Wikipedia(2008), is defined as a: "...model for a modernized form of library service that reflects a transition within the library world in the way that services are delivered to users. The focus is on user-centered change and participation in the creation of content and community". (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_2.0)

I think this will mean more learning and training for everyone who uses the library (librarians and patrons).
My opinion for Library2.0 is that, more people (esp. those that don't come into the library often) will be wanting to use the library more often as it becomes easier for them.

From the article "Away from the “icebergs”, Rick Anderson says that we need to find new ways to bring our services to patrons rather than insisting that they come to us—whether physically or virtually. At a minimum, this means placing library services and content in the user’s preferred environment (i.e., the Web); even better, it means integrating our services into their daily patterns of work, study and play.
This means that patrons will find it more convenient as they don't necessarily need to come into the library so much, because they can do almost everything on the web.

I think that the libraries (including the North Shore Libraries) will be very different to the libraries we have now, in approx 5-10years time.
I imagine that most services such as options to purchase from an online bookseller, displays of availability in any geographically proximate library (John Riemer) could possibly happen.

We are still collaborative, customer friendly and welcoming, however we lack those characteristics as mentioned above.

I personally think that our current libraries are doing a very good job, and it is already very easy and convenient to use for all people, however I believe that if a little bit more of services are made available, it would "attract" more patrons into using the libraries.