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Library 101…Now What?
David Lee King and Michael Porter unveiled the Library 101 project last week. From what I have gathered, their premise is that there is a lot of social and technological change and libraries and librarians need to adapt and develop some basic skills to stay relevant in this new era. I feel there is a [...]
The past and FUTURE of libraries
I really enjoyed reading the Darien Statements on the Library and Librarians. It succinctly puts in perspective the place of libraries and librarians in the world.
It came out of a gathering called: In the Foothills: A Not-Quite-Summit on the Future of Libraries (which I wish I could have attended). This group, composed of some very [...]
Barack Obama on Libraries
“Libraries remind us that truth isn’t about who yells the loudest, but who has the right information.”
These words were uttered by our new president-elect Barack Obama. Back in 2005 Obama keynoted at the ALA National Conference in Chicago. An adapted transcript of the speech is available on Obama’s Illinois senator website.
It is really rad to [...]
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