Wednesday, August 15, 2007

#15 The future of Libraries

Libraries are making use of the open, programmable web.

There will eventually be less in print collection. Patrons will read on the computer.

Technology is being made easier by one button commands and easy-to-use programs.

Library services will come to the patron (user) through the computer.

instant messaging allows librarians to meet users online.

Recent professional articles are easy to obtain online.

Librarians help users become their own programming director for the content available to them.

Technology is impacting the library.

Personally, I do not like reading on the computer. I prefer my book in print.

http://www.oclc.org/nextspace/002/advocacy.htm

I found this article very interesting . It is about the technological advancement of one library system.

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