why Library 2.0?

Traditional library, Library 1.0, is a place for people to access to the knowledge world. It will be much easier for a foreigner to understand the importance of the traditional library, or Library 1.0 than an American citizen. Why? Because a regular citizen might have a lot of troubles to access public libraries in other countries, especially in developing countries and appreciate the value of the library bringing to their community. Here comes the Internet, the almost free information resources to everyone. The library lost its privilege of accessing to information resources. So how can we keep our social role or even gain a more important role in our community? The answer is the Library 2.0. It doesn't matter how many articles, how many technology reviews you read about library 2.0, what really matters is the idea of user-centered service. Computer guys have better understanding of tech stuff than us, professionals and expert have better understanding of knowledge in their field than us, and patrons have better understanding of their needs than us. Only if we can connect them together really nicely, we can win the war.