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: But, if online catalogs, CD-ROMs, and other : wonders of the electronic library pose a challenge, if not : a threat to librarians, what about the Internet. Once the : masses learn to log on to it, will we be needed? : I am reminded of a rather flip (but accurate) response I once heard when a : teacher expressed the concern he would be "replaced by a computer." The : reply was, "If you *can* be replaced by a computer, you should be." : What do we as information specialists do that computers can't? Guide, : support, evaluate, interpret, hand-hold, encourage .... I personally see a : bright future for anyone who can provide a human interface with technology. : Doug : Doug Johnson, District Media Supervisor | People are divided into two groups - : Mankato Public Schools, ISD77, | the righteous and the unrighteous : Box 8741, Mankato MN 56001-8741 | - and the righteous do the dividing. : 507-387-3461 | : palsdaj@vax1.mankato.msus.edu | -- Jim Monti Computer Specialist/Consultant *Technology is cool. West Warwick School Department *Teachers are cooler. Internet wwjht001@llwsbe.wsbe.org *TSP