Thoughts on Gov 2.0

I submitted an abstract for the Contributed Papers Session at SLA Annual about Government 2.0 and inspiration from the Change.gov website. I won't know whether it will be selected for full paper development for a few weeks. I have come to discover that there is so much being written about Gov 2.0 right now. The role of librarians and professional information managers is an interesting angle to the whole discussion. Technology generally takes the dominant role in these types of discussions. For example, President Obama has talked about appointing a Chief Technology Officer (CTO). It is my hope that the new administration will include libraries and information managers in discussions of reforming government technology and transparency. I think that we have quite alot of experience to offer.

An interesting group created during the Obama transition is nicknamed (TIGR) and stands for Technology, Innovation, and Government Reform. This group is looking at how to reform government through technology and innovation. A tall task since government is notorious for its slow-pace and strict adherence to rules that stifle creative thinking. I plan on researching more about this group as I find my professional interests shifting more towards the public policy arena.

Inside the Transition: Technology, Innovation, and Government Reform