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Hi, this was sent to me by one of my SUNY Plattsburgh's Feinberg Library colleagues, Nancy Hoshlyk It's rather thought-provoking, Sara Johns * * * * * * * * The Future of Libraries: Beginning the Great Transformation By Thomas Frey, Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute summary: The top trends affecting libraries, and four suggestions on what to do In the report The Future of Libraries: Beginning the Great Transformation, the DaVinci Institute, a nonprofit futurist think tank, has put together 10 key trends that are affecting the development of the next generation library. They are: Time compression is changing the lifestyle of library users Libraries are transitioning from a center of information to a center of culture We are transitioning from a product-based to an experience- based economy The stage is being set for a new era of global systems The demand for global information is growing exponentially Over time, we will be transitioning to a verbal society Search technology will become increasingly more complicated We haven’t yet reached the ultimate small particle for storage, but will soon All technology ends and all technologies commonly used today will be replaced by something new Communication systems are continually changing the way people access information Their recommendations: Evaluate the library experience Preserve the memories of your own communities Embrace new information technologies Experiment with creative spaces so the future role of the library can define itself the complete version of this article is available at: http://www.davinciinstitute.com/page.php?ID=120 Lake Placid Middle/Senior HS LMC 34 School Street Lake Placid, NY 12946 518-523-2474, ext. 4132 FAX: 518-523-4861 johns@northnet.org SaraKJohns@aol.com "Information is the currency of democracy." -- Thomas Jefferson -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------