USCC Web 2.0 Working Group

Justification
Library users utilize new and evolving web technologies and functionality (e.g., social networking, tagging, wikis, folksonomies) in their daily use of web sites for learning, research and entertainment. These users expect to see university library services enhanced in these ways as well. Additionally, many Web 2.0 tools are being used by libraries to increase their patron base and as part of outreach efforts.

Charge
The Web 2.0 Working Group is charged with investigating opportunities for innovative Internet-based delivery and enhancement of library user services using Web 2.0 tools. The working group should provide an environmental scan of current options, including the opportunities and challenges of each.

Key Expectations

• Environmental scan of current options and directions, including the opportunities and challenges associated with each
• Evaluation of implementations of Web 2.0 tools at UW-System libraries and at other university and college libraries.

Timeline
Report delivered to USCC by the end of June 2008

Membership
Barb Bren, UW-Whitewater (Co-chair)
Nick Weber, UW-Parkside (Co-chair)
Patricia Fragola, UW-Whitewater
Leah Ujda, UW-Madison

Role of Members
Members set the agenda, goals and feasible action plans required to accomplish the charge of the working group.

Responsibilities

• Accept and support the working group’s charge
• Review relevant materials prior to meetings
• Attend meetings
• Work toward fulfilling the working group’s objectives
• Carry out individual assignments in a timely fashion

Role of Co-chairs
The co-chairs are responsible for the general leadership of the working group and provide direction to members working in support of the charge.

Responsibilities of each Co-chair:

• Accept and support the working group’s charge
• Plan meetings and set agendas in collaboration with other working group members
• Attend all meetings and stay abreast of work between meetings
• Maintain records of the working group’s progress
• Assume responsibility for the completion of the working group’s charge
• Report to USCC on an as-needed basis to review progress and to submit a final report