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PART 6 WEBCASTS
PART 6 WEBCASTS
Chapter 22: Come Back Yesterday: Paradoxes of Library Progress
Chapter 22: Come Back Yesterday: Paradoxes of Library Progress
by Joel A. Nichols
by Joel A. Nichols
"Library workers and library staff should invest in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in meaningful and even radical ways that might challenge their norms individually and the norms of their institutions. That is going to hugely benefit librarians and,librarianship as a field going forward."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Change always comes; prepare not repair.
Joel Nichols presents several paradoxes that emphasize the various dilemmas that libraries face, such as the paradox of library Progress, the paradox of library access, the paradox of diversity, equity and inclusion and belonging, and also the paradox of library neutrality.
Chapter 23: Changing Our How, More Than Seeing Clearly Our What
Chapter 23: Changing Our How, More Than Seeing Clearly Our What
by Miguel Figueroa and Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada
by Miguel Figueroa and Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada
Miguel Figueroa and Lessa Kanani’opua Pelayo-Lozada encourage us to think beyond “predictions” and instead incorporate new strategies – such as foresight thinking and futures thinking – to envision a more dynamic future for libraries and communities. These strategies go beyond informing library staff about what the future will hold by including them in the dialogue and valuing the perspectives they bring from their own place in the library.
There is no webcast for Chapter 23.
Chapter 24: Immersive and Virtual Technology: The Future of Libraries
Chapter 24: Immersive and Virtual Technology: The Future of Libraries
by Susan W. Alman
by Susan W. Alman
"With effective leadership, libraries can be at the forefront of all different kinds of possibilities. This is a profession that can make profound changes to advance technology and to be strong advocates for the freedom to read, to think, and to learn."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Leadership's technical strategies will benefit society.
Susan W. Alman highlights her vision of the future and emphasizes the dynamic changes that technology and virtual services will have on that future.
Chapter 25: The Way Forward for Libraries
Chapter 25: The Way Forward for Libraries
by Sandra Hirsh
by Sandra Hirsh
"Generative AI is a good example of how we need to continually learn new things so we can harness the potential of new technologies to improve our services and the way we support our communities."
My Vision of Library 2035 in Six Words (or less)
Libraries are essential for thriving communities.
Sandra Hirsh summarizes the key themes throughout the book and echoes the focus that several authors placed on a future for libraries where they will be more resilient, responsive to, and collaborative with their communities. While the future will certainly present both opportunities and challenges, Hirsh notes that libraries that thrive in 2035 will have built a foundation of strategic insight, technological adaptability, community responsiveness, collaboration and partnerships, and the ability to consistently advocate their value.
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