Lib 1.0, Lib 2.0 & Lib 3.0

Library Evolution from Lib 1.0 to Lib 3.0

Aspect	Lib 1.0 (Traditional Libraries)	Lib 2.0 (Digital Libraries)	Lib 3.0 (Intelligent Libraries)
Era	Pre-digital era	Digital revolution	AI and IoT era
Key Characteristics	Physical collections, card catalogs	Digital collections, online catalogs	AI-driven services, virtual reality experiences
Service Delivery	In-person services	Online access, digital lending	Personalized services, 24/7 virtual access
Technology Use	Minimal technology use	Websites, digital databases	AI, blockchain, IoT, virtual reality
User Engagement	Face-to-face interactions	Email, online forms, social media	Interactive chatbots, virtual assistants
Information Access	Physical browsing, limited remote access	Remote access via the internet	Seamless access, intelligent discovery systems
Cataloging and Metadata	Manual cataloging, Dewey Decimal System	Automated cataloging, metadata standards	Semantic web technologies, linked data
Collection Development	Print-based acquisitions	E-books, digital archives	Dynamic content curation, user-generated content
User Education	In-library tutorials, printed guides	Webinars, online tutorials	Adaptive learning platforms, augmented reality tours
Security and Privacy	Physical security, check-out privacy	Digital rights management, data privacy	Advanced encryption, privacy-enhancing technologies
Community Role	Community center, physical space for events	Digital community engagement	Virtual events, global community collaboration
Funding Models	Government and private donations	Diversified with grants, digital subscriptions	Crowdfunding, digital currencies, blockchain funding
Collaboration	Local partnerships	National and international partnerships	Global networks, consortia-operated platforms
Accessibility	Physical access barriers	Improved with digital formats but digital divide issues	Universal design, inclusive technologies
Librarian Roles	Custodian, guide	Digital literacy educator, curator	Data scientist, digital navigator, community manager
Innovation and Research	Limited to physical collections	Digital collections development, e-resources	Cutting-edge technology adoption, digital scholarship