It was interesting to note the differing perspectives of the future of libraries and library 2.0. I wholeheartedly agree we as librarians cannot be on the caboose yelling to the engine constantly, "But don't forget the books!" This is a mantra going unnoticed in our tech-changing world. I have thought it should be a marriage between the two, the idea of sitting and reading a book with pages and binding, and the world of technospace. I loved the ideas of having book talks sent via voice mail on cell phones and uplinked to a user friendly interface. Or having a "library thing" set up for the school and its students to connect and converse about books read in common. I especially enjoyed the blog from the futurist, Dr, Wendy Schulz, on libraries and her web1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and then to 4.0 the libraries of tomorrow. Her quote, "... the old image of a country house library, and renovates it: from a retreat, a sanctuary, a pampered experience with information—subtle thoughts, fine words, exquisite brandy, smooth coffee, aromatic cigar, smell of leather, rustle of pages—to the dream economy’s library, the LIBRARY: a WiFREE space, a retreat from technohustle, with comfortable chairs, quiet, good light, coffee and single malt. You know, the library." I will add to that and call the library a haven for information and literacy, a stopping point for all of your research needs and aesthetic reading desires.
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