At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to: Understand Web 2.0 / 3.0 and social media; Understand the principles, concepts and ideas of participatory library service; Understand the emerging technologies and how they relate to information services; Utilize various online 2.0 tools to experience, discuss, and evaluate course concepts; Describe the role of social software tools and online communities in the library; Understand the social and cultural issues of Web 2.0 and Library 2.0. This course is part of the program leading to the Master of Library and Information Science degree at Dominican University, which has been accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) since 1962.
