Of the 5 articles, I liked John Riemer's best, offering what seems to me the most level-headed and pragmatic approach. Emerging technologies should not cause librarians to breathlessly declare every fad the next grand earth-shattering innovation in how libraries operate. Let's stop shaking in our boots and take a deep breath here. We only need to stay informed, tuned in to our patrons' needs and expectations, and show flexibility in implementing changes that are actually useful.
9/13/2007
#16. Library 2.0
Of the 5 articles, I liked John Riemer's best, offering what seems to me the most level-headed and pragmatic approach. Emerging technologies should not cause librarians to breathlessly declare every fad the next grand earth-shattering innovation in how libraries operate. Let's stop shaking in our boots and take a deep breath here. We only need to stay informed, tuned in to our patrons' needs and expectations, and show flexibility in implementing changes that are actually useful.
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