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PART 1 WEBCASTS
PART 1 WEBCASTS
Chapter 1: The Janus Library
Chapter 1: The Janus Library
by Joseph Janes
by Joseph Janes
"Looking to the future is the right orientation, as is looking back every once in a while to some of the reasons why we do things, the way we have done them in the past, or the kinds of things we have done, the services we have provided, and the collections we have maintained, and the organizations we have built. And why? Because there is a reservoir there of professional knowledge and experience."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Up for grabs, more than ever.
Joseph Janes addresses why the library of 2035 will need to align its services to match these expectations; emphasizing that not doing so may be detrimental to the library’s existence.
Chapter 2: Predictions About Future Technology in Libraries and Epistemic Collapse: Laws and Models
Chapter 2: Predictions About Future Technology in Libraries and Epistemic Collapse: Laws and Models
by Jason Griffey
by Jason Griffey
"Information literacy competencies are going to be even more important. Understanding and evaluating information [and] being able to filter misleading or disinformation from fact-based and or reality-based information - those skills are going to get real important over the next ten years, even more so than now."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Fundamental for a healthy, functional society.
Jason Griffey highlights how recent developments are making it challenging for libraries to manage the explosion of generated content today, alluding to the increased complexity libraries will face in managing content and collections in libraries, and 2035 is almost unimaginable.
Chapter 3: We Are Not Alone: Libraries Making a Stronger Impact in a Global Community
Chapter 3: We Are Not Alone: Libraries Making a Stronger Impact in a Global Community
by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
"Understanding the catalyzing effect we can have through our professionalism, through our program development, through the partnerships we seek - even the collections we're developing in the technology we deploy - all can be used, as an opportunity to spark and ignite really good things amongst those that we serve."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
The future is unwritten for libraries.
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich emphasizes the myriad of external forces that threaten the future of libraries such as climate change, natural disasters and economic stressors. However, she notes the important role that libraries are playing as community connectors and as first responders that can bring hope and resiliency to the communities that they serve.
Chapter 4: Teetering on the Edge of Trust Cliff
Chapter 4: Teetering on the Edge of Trust Cliff
by Erin Berman
by Erin Berman
"We need people who are going to be intellectual freedom and privacy champions for our library users. We can and we should be the place where anyone can seek information without fear of reprisal."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Engaged, community-responsive centers of democracy.
Erin Berman highlights the challenge that libraries face in terms of balancing the needs to provide access to information and at the same time protect the privacy of users in their use of that information.
Chapter 5: Stories: At the Heart of It All
Chapter 5: Stories: At the Heart of It All
by Chris Brown
by Chris Brown
"The more awareness we can build, the better we will be in terms of positioning ourselves and having people understand what value we bring to the community."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Stronger storytelling, stronger libraries.
Chris Brown explains the power of storytelling to advocate for the value of libraries and the unique and diverse characteristics of the community they serve.
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