Library Herald
  • Year: 2010
  • Volume: 48
  • Issue: 3

Library 2.0: are Shillong Libraries Ready for It?

  • Author:
  • Jiarlimon Khongtim
  • Total Page Count: 7
  • Page Number: 248 to 254

Department of Library and Information Science, NEHU, Shillong-22, Meghalaya. E-mail:jiarlikhongtim@yahoo.co.in

Abstract

This paper discusses about Library 2.0. In Library 2.0 users’ participation is a must where the users can participate in designing of the library services. They can give their feedback and suggestions for the improvement of the library as a whole. It also discusses the situation of the libraries here in Shillong whether they are ready to become a Library 2.0 or not.

Keywords

Library, Library 2.0, Web 2.0, Library Services, Library Users, Users Participation