#15 Web 2.0, library 2.0

Having been involved in a new library opening incorporating new technology - the first in our area to do so, this is quite relevant. Our library has just installed Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to check-out and check-in. And it is working really well (and can make you lazy!) But we have also installed a self-check-out machine which works on the same basis. I thought that I would come across more patrons unwilling to use it for their fear of 'new' technology, but find most of them are embracing it. Others - well, I have been attacked with "now we have to do this ourselves? (in not so quite friendly terms!) Anyway, its patrons such as these that should in my opinion, be able to access hard copies of certain information. Unlike Rick Anderson's, 'Away from the icebergs' view that we should get rid of the 'just-in-case' hard copy collections. Also, it is necessary for those who don't have computer skills, or who would just like to read it in their own time, with no time restraints put on them for their computer usage.