My thoughts on Library 2.0

I feel as though it is important for libraries to make the most of new technology, to constantly be evolving in order to meet the needs of the public. I think that this program will give our staff a nice overview of web capabilities and resources whether the function falls into a business/work related realm or merely social. That being said I am happy to have learned that the mandatory participation in this program does not include the creation of a my space page. I personally feel as though I should not have to compromise my belief that an actual social life full of vibrant person to person interaction trumps any virtual one that I could create. It is my belief that the internet offers us a plethora of resources at our fingertips, but that it should never take the place of our real lives or be a substitute for actual human interaction. Call me old fashioned or old school, a handwritten letter received through the mail still brings a smile to my face- a much bigger smile I must add than some email forward that guarantees bad luck if I do not immediately forward it to at least ten friends. It saddens me to think that some children who are coming up in this world today may not know the joy of receiving personal letter through the mail, nor the joy given to another through the simple act of a well executed handwritten thank you note. Anyway... enough of my ranting.