#10 - Web 2.0 and Libraries

I agree that in today's world, technology must be a focus to succeed in the future. Every day technology is changing and we learn more and more. Every business, school and human needs to know the technology that is available to them. That is why schools are teaching computer classes starting with preschool. At my kid's high school, computer applications is now a required class and is needed to graduate from high school. Technology has changed the way a person thinks. While I think technology is very important, I do wonder if all the technology available makes us think less and less. It is much easier to use a calculator to solve a math problem, use spell check to check on the correct spelling of a word, and facebook, e-mail or text message someone instead of talking to that person face to face, and why think when we can find the information somewhere on- line. I think we need to be careful that technology does not control us. Yet, I do believe that technology is our future and we need it to survive in the world. So, as far as our libraries are concerned, I think we need to keep exploring the latest in technology, but keep the books available and coming for us slow learners.