Web 2.0: A new dynamic in information services for libraries

Abstract

The Internet is transforming users from information consumers into interactive information generators. The growth of Web 2.0 and social computing has been phenomenal. The web has extended beyond a search tool to become a mechanism for participatory content creation and dissemination. We investigate the extent of awareness of the phenomenon among undergraduate and graduate students, the usage of Web 2.0 and social computing sites, and the role of librarians under this new paradigm.