Library 2.0: are Shillong Libraries Ready for It?

Library Herald Year : 2010, Volume : 48, Issue : 3 First page : ( 248) Last page : ( 254) Print ISSN : 0024-2292. Online ISSN : 0976-2469. Library 2.0: are Shillong Libraries Ready for It?

Khongtim Jiarlimon, Assistant Professor 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,Khongtim Jiarlimon.