Academic Libraries in the Participatory Age
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2012-03-03
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Abstract
Libraries are moving into a transitional state i.e. traditional library service and integration of
current ICT to facilitate the services. Since the inception of libraries, libraries are trying to develop
their collection in order to satisfy the need of their users. It is not possible for the librarians’ to
provide all desired information to their users so they depend on other libraries for the information.
The Library cooperation started with the participatory culture. The library professionals cooperate
each other’s through various ways like inter library loan, consultancies etc. Online catalogs, hightech
campus information networks, and accelerated resource sharing present opportunities for
building comprehensive information centers. The present paper discusses the participative
management, team work, ICT, Library building etc among library professionals as well as the user
community. The library 2.0 technologies are helpful for collaborating in information creation,
storage and retrieval. The library staff needs to be more dynamic in their approach to learn the
current technology and leadership skills.
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Academic Libraries, Library 2.0