Skype, just like some other forms of Web 2.0, is interactive and collaborative in nature. Skype could be used in dialogues especially in virtual reference where users could get information from the OPAC by making calls to libraries. This form of communication fosters screen-sharing and data-sharing between patrons and librarians. Thus, Library 2.0 is socially rich and also user-centered, engaging, connecting, and communicating with the community of users that it serves.
As at the time of posting this blog, I have downloaded Skype on my laptop, waiting to speak to my group members.
Summary of Resources for Monitoring
Both Resourceshelf and Lisnews proved that libraries and librarians are integral part of a community, contributing to its health. They demonstrated that the 21st century library's mission is to support reading and serve its community with useful information. The Internet, however, plays a big role in disseminating information to seekers and also helps libraries to serve patrons in the best way possible through library technology skills.
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