Principles of Library 2.0

Principles of Library 2.0
• The library is everywhere: Outreach via technology should be the goal of every organization. Librarians need to get out from behind the reference desk.
• The library has no barriers. Make sure that library users can get to information no matter where they are.
• The library invites participation. How can libraries reach out and interact with our users? Do library systems include built-in RSS feeds, tagging and user commenting?
• The library uses flexible, best-of-breed systems. Libraries often make decisions about technology in libraries without much thought as to how systems interact. Are libraries licensing applications that will work for all of users no matter where they are?
• The library encourages the heart. The library will be a meeting place, online or physical, where my needs will be fulfilled and will allow users to create. Libraries need to position themselves to help with finding the answers to how? And why?
Paul Miller, TALIS


from a white paper called "Do Libraries Matter" (in pdf format)
Do Libraries Matter?
Paul Miller's blog is here:
Thinking about the Future