This document provides an overview of Web 2.0 and how it relates to libraries. It discusses Tim O'Reilly's definition of Web 2.0 from his article on design patterns and business models for the next generation of software. The document notes that the next session will discuss Web 2.0 applications and tools in more detail and how libraries can use these to improve user experiences.

1. Web 2.0—introduction and overview
as it relates to libraries
IST 561 April 20, 2009
Denise A. Garofalo

2. Overview

5. From What Is Web 2.0 : Design Patterns and Business Models for the Next Generation
of Software, by Tim O'Reilly, available at
http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html
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