10. Evaluation of Mascot Library 2.0 technologies

Web 2.0 is design-patterns and business models for the next generation of software. It is all about interactivity and openly sharing content with others. "Libraries were once the guardians of knowledge, and those seeking existing knowledge would engage with [them]. With rise of Google, Amazon, Wikipedia and more, there is an oft-stated fear that many users, will bypass processes and institutions that that they perceive to be slow, unresponsive, unappealing and irrelevant in favour of a more direct approach to services offered by others that just might be 'good enough' for what they need to do" ('Do Libraries Matter? The rise of Library 2.0' by Ken Chad and Paul Miller).
So what services are available in terms of 2.0 technologies in my local Mascot Library?
As the library services are concentrated on younger people interest, it has its own Twitter account, Blog, Online Catalogue, RSS Feed and Email account. The library's official website provides eResources of eMagazines, eAudiobooks, online Databases and Botany Bay Library Wiki. Mascot Library website has a good collection of eResources for Children, including: World Book of Learning search system for Kids and Students, Zinio and OneClickdigital. Online services of the library also contain eBooks, resources on Local Studies and a separate section called "New Release Adult Fiction" where eCatalogue of eBooks and related info is provided.
Summarising the above, 2.0 technologies are very well used by our Mascot Library, and all 5 library service areas (Local Studies, Teenage/Youth, Adult Fiction, Info/Reference and especially Children's) are provided on their official website and blog. Which means that the libary service allows participation, lets its users tailor services to their needs, uses what they know to expand value, opens up your content to comments, tagging, rating and sharing.