by R. David Lankes, iSchool, Syracuse University
Why “what is the future of libraries” is a bad question, and a way to start an agenda.
Future Ready from R. David Lankes on Vimeo.
R. David Lankes is an associate professor at the iSchool as well as director of the Information Institute of Syracuse (IIS) which houses several high-profile research efforts, including the Educator’s Reference Desk and projects for NSF’s National Science Digital Library. Dr. Lankes co-founded the AskERIC project in 1992 and also founded the Virtual Reference Desk project and was the first fellow of the American Library Association’s Office for Information Technology Policy.
You are absolutely correct. Thanks.
“What should the future of libraries be” is a great question–it puts us in the driver’s seat.
WOw – I’ve jumped into the deep end of the David Lankes pool on Vimeo and invested a few hours when I previewed this a week ago: Two favorites (yes they are worth the time)
The Librarian Militant, The Librarian Triumphant
Future of Libraries
Cheers,
CG