The document discusses the opportunities and challenges of Library 2.0. It acknowledges that while Library 2.0 has generated interest, there are legitimate concerns about how to best exploit its potential while managing risks. It explores deployment strategies like advocacy, listening to users, and risk assessment. Examples of Library 2.0 tools and applications are provided, as well as approaches to addressing concerns regarding issues like institutional inertia, sustainability, and privacy.

1. Library 2.0: Opportunities and Challenges Brian Kelly, UKOLN, University of Bath, Bath, UK [email_address] IWR Information Professional of the Year Resources bookmarked using the ‘ ndap-2008 ' tag UKOLN is supported by: http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/web-focus/events/conferences/ndap-2008/ This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 licence (but note caveat) About This Talk The ‘Library 2.0’ concept has generated much interest and excitement. But what difficulties might be expected in using such approaches, what are the risks and how should organisations seek to best exploit the potential which Library 2.0 can provide?

23. Risk Assessment (1) See “ Risk Assessment For Use Of Third Party Web 2.0 Services ” QA Focus briefing document User education User education Lack of interoperability … Automated monitoring Performance problems or unreliable service Non-critical use; testing of export, .... Likelihood of data loss. lack of export capabilities Data loss Use for non-critical services; have alternatives available ... Implications of sudden or gradual loss of service Loss of service (e.g. company bankrupt, closed down, ...) Management Assessment Risk

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