Technology in the 21st Century is rapidly changing the
traditional
library
culture. Information and collections are becoming more
and more
digitalized and the Internet is the choice for information
searching.
In addition, incorporating Web 2.0 into the library experience is becoming a popular venue for connecting with library users. Blogs, wikis, tagging and other
social networks are on the rise in library websites.
Librarians have the opportunity to use technologies to better serve
library users.
Digitalization of information has enabled librarians the opportunity
to provide quicker and more complete informational services to
users. Technology is expanding the roles of librarians to include roles such as
search intermediary, electronic facilitator, end-user educator, web
site builder and interface designer.
Technology and librarians make an exciting team.
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