Getting Out There

"Get out of the freakin library – and, stay in the library. You've really gotta be somewhere and everywhere, as every library should be. It's the concept of the library leaking out of the building. Somewhere and everywhere—in and out."--Joe James

I think James has the right idea about librarianship. We can't be stuck in the stacks if we want to reach users. The concept of Library 2.0, using technology to interact with patrons, get feedback and make change happen is what libraries should be about. This semester, I was able to design a wiki that nhew library students can use to learn about the library program at the University. As a student, I am glad to help others succeed. Hopefully the information product I created will add to someone's knowledge base. I know this product is good practice for what I will do in the field.

I want to get out of the library, and stay in it. I know that theory and practice rarely match up, but I am hoping to use the skills I have learned now to build my career. I hope that I can keep in mind that the library isn't just a building, it's the information therein and online and however I can get it to the people who need it.