Libraries are definitely at the forefront of an ever changing technological world. It is our job as librarians to make available a world of technologies and digital devices for research and information purposes, but as a teacher librarian we must lead others into this world with our knowledge and expertise.
Frey (2007) explains it perfectly when he talks about 'evaluating the library experience' and 'embracing new information technologies'. We must be constantly evaluating the library as a whole and the space it provides for a community. It needs to be the hub of that community and must be adaptable to the changing technological world.
The implications of this changing information and library landscape are that it will never slow down. Libraries will continue to press on and adapt and there should always be someone there to lead this change.
Frey, Thomas. (2007). The future of libraries. Beginning the great transition. Da Vinci Institute. Louisville, CO: http://www.davinciinstitute.com/papers/the-future-of-libraries/
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