Web 2.0? I am not Finished with 1.0 yet!Back to Basics at the 2007 American Library Association Conference

Abstract

Purpose

To report on the American Library Association 2007 Conference activities and resources available to small and mid‐sized Libraries to aid in technology management.

Design/methodology approach

Conference report.

Findings

The LITA Public Libraries Technology Interest Group was specifically created as a forum for library staff from small and mid‐sized libraries to share ideas and discuss trends.

Originality Value

The PLT‐IG presented a managed discussion at the 2007 conference focusing on the technology successes of the Carroll County (MD) Public Library. The group intends to put on a programme at the 2008 ALA Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA that will focus on resources to help smaller libraries manage and improve their technologies.

Citation

Fifarek, A. (2007), "Web 2.0? I am not Finished with 1.0 yet!Back to Basics at the 2007 American Library Association Conference", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 24 No. 8, pp. 43-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050710836045