It is easy to be overwhelmed reading about Library 2.0 and all the technology everyone would like us to use. Technology itself is mind boggling when you even google something and get 1,369,235 possibilities. I have to remember that the internet, technology, and all the other ideas are tools in a huge toolbox. I don't have to use all 0f them...but I do need to be aware of them and at least familiar with them in order to better select and use those that are appropriate for our library and our patrons.

As I read the comments I was struck by the apparent polarization of technology vs. the human touch. Libraries will always have the human factor. It is the responsibility of the librarian to provide for patrons those books, technology, resources that they need and want. We, too, have patrons who will never be interested in technology...they come in to read the paper, check out a book, or simply to greet us. However, we also have those patrons who need and want more technology to help them get information. We need to stay up-to-date on technology so we don't have to do major catch-up later on.

I am proud of our library that we changed to a computerized system when we built our new library in 2001. When my director and I would do book talks at our local public schools we were very aware that we were ahead of them in this area. It is only now that the public school library in a new building has computerized! That was major catch-up!

As hard as Nebraska 2.0 is at times I appreciate learning about all the new sites and possibilites that are out there. I already know I won't even use a fraction of them....but am aware of them and ready to use them as we constantly re-evaluate our library programs, technology, and goals.