The 2.0 Librarian

Hubschman, Amy

Resource:
Partridge, H., Lee, J., & Munro, C. (2010). Becoming "Librarian 2.0": The Skills, Knowledge, and Attributes Required by Library and Information Science Professionals in a Web 2.0 World (and Beyond). Library Trends, 59 (1-2), 315-335. doi: 10.1353/lib.2010.0029

Summary:
This peer reviewed article focuses on the specific traits that will be required by librarians working in today's digital age.  The article gives an insight into the growing trend of the new "Librarian 2.0 Professional" and what skills will be necessary to properly operate an efficient library of today.  The article compares libraries and librarianship of the past to those of the present, as well as, those of the future.  The article discusses library collaboration, library adaptability, and the ever-changing collection development of successful libraries.

Evaluation:
This article is a good example of how the place and role libraries and librarianship is constantly changing.  The patrons of today have different needs and wants than those of the past. Most importantly this article addresses the ways in which a successful library and an efficient librarian are current, relevant to their patrons, and meet their ever-changing collection needs.