i read a few of the perspectives and i am particularly struck by the emphasis on partnering and collaboration. this is an extremely important idea for libraries moving forward.
as the world, and libraries, move into the digital age, change is very fast in coming. it has been my experience that many are resistant to change, especially as the idea of being a librarian as a cloistered profession fades away. the new model involves a lot more patron interaction. this can particularly be seen in the san jose way. for those who worry about all of this change, i must point out that, as far as libraries are concerned, this is nothing new. libraries have always been on the forefront of embracing the latest technology. remember the microfiche & film controversies? the beginning of opacs? the current technological landscape may be changing faster then in the past, but it is, in essence, the same. embrace the new, i say. and who knows, maybe someone will unplug the internet someday and we'll go back to card catalogs. :)
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